Families Voices Forum

16/07/2026

📢 You might have spotted that we're hiring a Finance and Admin Officer to support the new GROWTH project, but if this is the first you're hearing of it don't worry, we're keeping applications open for one more week (until Tues 21 July). Here's why we think it's such a great role...

Real impact:
You'll be supporting a project that promotes healing, resilience, inclusion and sustainability in two very special places - Greysteel and Creeslough.

Part time and flexible:
At 18 hrs p/w with flexible and hybrid working the hours won't suit everyone, but they might be perfect for someone.

All the details (including the full job description and application form) on our website... https://www.dhcni.com/job-vacancies/finance-and-administration-officer---growth-project

09/07/2026

Applications for Public Health Agency Making Life Better short term funding open today!
- Up to £5,000 for activity that supports mental wellbeing
- Open to community and voluntary groups across Northern Ireland
- Applications close 31 July at 3pm
Full details and eligibility criteria available at https://www.dhcni.com/.../pha-short-term-funding-programme

Applications for Public Health Agency Making Life Better short term funding open today!

- Up to £5,000 for activity that supports mental wellbeing
- Open to community and voluntary groups across Northern Ireland
- Applications close 31 July at 3pm

Full details and eligibility criteria available at https://www.dhcni.com/grant-opportunities/pha-short-term-funding-programme

19/02/2026

Families Voices Forum had the privilege of speaking at the Derry City & Strabane District Council Mayor’s Civic Forum last week, sharing its work directly with MLAs and civic leaders.

Gerard Ryan, Project Coordinator, outlined nearly 20 years of volunteer-led impact influencing Protect Life 2, improving su***de awareness training and strengthening support for those bereaved by su***de.

We highlighted the Forum's Voices of Hope manifesto (link in the comments for anyone who wants to find out why su***de prevention is everybody’s business) and stressed the importance of:

- a properly trained workforce
- sustained funding for community mental health services and stronger early intervention, particularly for young people
- ensuring lived experience continues to shape policy

Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District