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SUMMARY:Peer support for Advocacy Leaders: Making a strong start in autumn
DESCRIPTION:In this peer support session\, we’ll explore strategies to navigate leadership challenges as we step into autumn season. \nThe session will begin with a short (10 minutes or less) presentation from our facilitator\, Joette Thomas\, introducing key aspects of the topic. From there\, we’ll open the floor for discussion\, offering space for participants to share insights\, ask questions\, and reflect on their experiences. \nThis peer support session is hosted on Teams and is open to anyone in a leadership position – managers\, team leaders\, chief officers – within SIAA member organisations. \nClick the link below to register for the upcoming session: \nhttps://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c6e249ff-70d0-44a0-9e68-b14b39dab154@612a10a7-495a-4536-ae3a-adb2b8051f65
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-for-advocacy-leaders-making-a-strong-start-in-autumn/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T120000
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SUMMARY:Peer support: Citizen advocacy
DESCRIPTION:In this peer support session\, we’ll focus on engaging local MPs and MSPs to support citizen advocacy in Fife. \nThis peer support session is intended for development managers\, citizen advocates and any other staff involved in citizen advocacy. \nYou can access notes and resources shared at previous sessions ⁠in this collaborative document\, which is updated after every meeting. \nClick the link below to register for the upcoming session: \nhttps://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a0b24e80-32fb-4bbc-93de-0ac7a86595f7@612a10a7-495a-4536-ae3a-adb2b8051f65 \nPeer supports are regular sessions for SIAA members. The main goal of peer supports is to provide space for exchange of ideas and experiences among peers. The idea is that\, despite differences in independent advocacy practice throughout Scotland\, independent advocacy workers do face similar challenges and benefit from mutual support\, encouragement\, and assistance that these sessions can provide. It’s also a way for SIAA to support and encourage reflective practice\, and keep in touch with what is happening in the sector\, while enabling pooling of resources and expertise in a safe\, confidential space.
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-citizen-advocacy-6/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T150000
DTSTAMP:20250424T175542Z
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UID:9524-1752156000-1752159600@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Non-instructed advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This peer support session is intended for all independent advocates\, managers\, and anyone else involved in supporting advocacy partners – adults and children – in a non-instructed setting. \nIt’s a space to ask questions\, receive support from peers and share your own insights and expertise. We will base the discussion on the challenges and questions attendees bring on the day. You can also suggest a topic in advance by emailing events@siaa.org.uk. \nYou can access notes and resources shared at previous sessions in this ⁠collaborative document\, which is updated after every meeting. \nClick the link below to register for the upcoming session: \nhttps://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fc0f2718-2a9a-4ce7-b98a-58f58e431414@612a10a7-495a-4536-ae3a-adb2b8051f65 \nPeer supports are regular sessions for SIAA members. The main goal of peer supports is to provide space for exchange of ideas and experiences among peers. The idea is that\, despite differences in independent advocacy practice throughout Scotland\, independent advocacy workers do face similar challenges and benefit from mutual support\, encouragement\, and assistance that these sessions can provide. It’s also a way for SIAA to support and encourage reflective practice\, and keep in touch with what is happening in the sector\, while enabling pooling of resources and expertise in a safe\, confidential space.
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-non-instructed-advocacy-7/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T150000
DTSTAMP:20250422T162833Z
CREATED:20250422T162508Z
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SUMMARY:Peer support: Thinking about MY wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:This is the first session in our wellbeing-focused peer support series. In this session\, we will begin by thinking about our own individual wellbeing. \nThis is time out for people working in independent advocacy to have an opportunity to share their experience and learn some practical ways of supporting wellbeing at work. The session is open to everyone: individual and collective advocates\, administration & support staff\, managers\, chief executives\, volunteers\, and any other worker at SIAA member organisation. \nIf you’re reading this\, you’re invited! \nThe three wellbeing-focused sessions are intended as a ‘package’\, though you are welcome to attend any single one\, as each will be useful on its own. In the second session we will focus on how teams can work in ways that support wellbeing more directly\, and the group will decide what we focus on for the final session. \nEach session will include a short (10 minutes or less) presentation by our facilitator\, Joette Thomas\, and lots of opportunity for small and large group discussion. \nClick the link below to register for the upcoming session: \nhttps://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/643c3f42-0b58-4001-a4be-c0e35ce31f2b@612a10a7-495a-4536-ae3a-adb2b8051f65
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-thinking-about-my-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T150000
DTSTAMP:20250603T103802Z
CREATED:20250428T172507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T103802Z
UID:9536-1749564000-1749567600@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Webinar: Influencing for Independent Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This session is open to everyone in SIAA member organisation\, including trustees and volunteers\, who has an interest in how lobbying and influencing work. \nWe’ll explore proven tools and strategies used by SIAA and our members to influence local and national policy and decision-making around independent advocacy. Through practical examples\, we’ll highlight effective influencing techniques and discuss how SIAA can support Members in strengthening their local influencing efforts. \nKey topics include: \n\nRegulated lobbying and relationship-based influencing\nCrafting effective asks\nIdentifying decision-makers and gatekeepers\nBuilding visibility and awareness\nCampaigning\n\nTogether\, we will explore existing barriers and opportunities for influencing\, encouraging participants to leave the session with practical ideas for applying these strategies in their local contexts. \nTo attend this Teams webinar\, please register using the link below: \nhttps://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/77a059b0-682c-459e-9230-307f27ca806d@612a10a7-495a-4536-ae3a-adb2b8051f65 \nPlease reach out to Marta (marta@siaa.org.uk) with questions about this session.
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/webinar-influencing-for-independent-advocacy/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T150000
DTSTAMP:20250422T160805Z
CREATED:20250422T160410Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support for Advocacy Leaders: Putting my own oxygen max first (Leader resilience)
DESCRIPTION:In this peer support session\, we’ll focus on Leader resilience – the ability to navigate stress\, uncertainty\, and setbacks while maintaining effectiveness and guiding others through these challenges. \nThe session will begin with a short (10 minutes or less) presentation from our facilitator\, Joette Thomas\, introducing key aspects of the topic. From there\, we’ll open the floor for discussion\, offering space for participants to share insights\, ask questions\, and reflect on their experiences. \nThis peer support session is hosted on Teams and open to anyone in a leadership position – managers\, team leaders\, chief officers – within SIAA member organisations. \nClick the link below to register for the upcoming session: \nhttps://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b584a99d-5879-45fe-aaec-beef31656daa@612a10a7-495a-4536-ae3a-adb2b8051f65
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-for-advocacy-leaders-putting-my-own-oxygen-max-first-leader-resilience/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T120000
DTSTAMP:20250422T152833Z
CREATED:20250422T151039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T152833Z
UID:9477-1748430000-1748433600@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Prisons\, forensic settings\, criminal justice
DESCRIPTION:This peer support session is intended for all independent advocates\, managers\, and anyone who supports advocacy partners in prisons\, forensic settings and criminal justice system. \nIt’s a space to ask questions\, receive support from peers and share your own insights and expertise. We will base the discussion on the challenges and questions attendees bring on the day. You can also suggest a topic in advance by emailing events@siaa.org.uk. \nPlease register to attend! \nClick the link below to register for the upcoming session. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. You will receive a reminder a week before the session and on the day as well. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsc-yvqj8pH9QMRNhC73uNurLSeQxAM77k \nYou can access notes and resources shared at previous sessions in this collaborative document\, which is updated after every meeting. \nPeer supports are regular Zoom sessions for SIAA members. The main goal of peer supports is to provide space for exchange of ideas and experiences among peers. The idea is that\, despite differences in independent advocacy practice throughout Scotland\, independent advocacy workers do face similar challenges and benefit from mutual support\, encouragement\, and assistance that these sessions can provide. It’s also a way for SIAA to support and encourage reflective practice\, and keep in touch with what is happening in the sector\, while enabling pooling of resources and expertise in a safe\, confidential space.
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-prisons-forensic-settings-criminal-justice-7/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T120000
DTSTAMP:20250325T120442Z
CREATED:20250325T120442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T120442Z
UID:9437-1744714800-1744718400@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Work-life balance (Open to everyone)
DESCRIPTION:Together\, in this peer space\, we’ll reflect on and explore what balancing work and life means to us. \n\nWhat does the balance look like for us at the moment?\nWhy is it important? What is the purpose?\nWhat works for you? What barriers are in place?\n\nThe discussion will be guided by these questions\, with plenty of room for sharing practical tips\, insights\, and experiences. \nThis peer support session is open to all: individual and collective advocates\, administration & support staff\, managers\, chief executives\, volunteers\, and any other worker at SIAA member organisation. If you’re reading this\, you’re invited! \nPlease note that we are testing using Microsoft Teams instead of Zoom for peer supports. Your feedback and thoughts on this potential change will be warmly welcomed! \nRegister via this link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7538605a-3912-4e24-aa2f-cf59e06b23fc@612a10a7-495a-4536-ae3a-adb2b8051f65  \nPeer supports are regular Zoom sessions for SIAA members. The main goal of peer supports is to provide space for exchange of ideas and experiences among peers. The idea is that\, despite differences in independent advocacy practice throughout Scotland\, independent advocacy workers do face similar challenges and benefit from mutual support\, encouragement\, and assistance that these sessions can provide. It’s also a way for SIAA to support and encourage reflective practice\, and keep in touch with what is happening in the sector\, while enabling pooling of resources and expertise in a safe\, confidential space.
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-work-life-balance-open-to-everyone/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T150000
DTSTAMP:20250131T085930Z
CREATED:20250131T085930Z
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UID:9372-1744293600-1744297200@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Non-instructed advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual advocates managers\, and any other worker involved in planning or delivering non-instructed advocacy. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 3 months. \nWhat to expect from the session: \n\nWe can discuss your recent work and how it’s been going (feel free to bring specific question or a case you’re working on).\nWe can discuss what is happening in the independent advocacy sector more generally.\nThe session will be interactive and facilitated\, and we’ll encourage active participation.\nAny resources shared by participants will be sent in a follow-up email.\n\nCo-created ground rules will be in place during each meeting. They are available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Ew5uR_72–M7FotkgtaP2Geh1ntFPea0Df7s4-MzeI/edit?usp=sharing  \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodumqrzkvHd2e6BDCbOQ8_Yg5jemBnqhu \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-non-instructed-advocacy-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T120000
DTSTAMP:20250227T132403Z
CREATED:20250128T150851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T132403Z
UID:9358-1744110000-1744113600@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Citizen Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:We will begin this session with some planning: we’ll discuss topics for the sessions\, their frequency and timings for the year ahead. \nAfterwards\, we’ll discuss upcoming changes to the PVG scheme. \nThis Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all citizen advocates\, development managers\, and any other staff member involved in planning or delivering citizen advocacy. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 3 months. \nExamples of topics we discussed so far: \n\nrole of social media\nbest practice for events organising\nrecruitment and retention of volunteers\nmanaging expectations and boundaries\nincrease in complexity of referrals\nCitizen Advocacy as a last resort in crisis\ndealing with partnership breakdown\n\nThe discussion is always grounded in a recent piece of work that one of the participants brings to the session\, or their suggestion for a topic for discussion. \nAny resources shared by participants will be sent in a follow-up email. \nGround rules co-created by the Group will be in place during each meeting. They are available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19V8ugZFQFvz6pUhZGuNwY9YJxMqYARWfvOHsBeYa5sI/edit?usp=sharing   \n \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoce-vqjkiEtepTZjmoCPEIza-aJFjpmmd  \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-citizen-advocacy-5/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T123000
DTSTAMP:20250303T113633Z
CREATED:20241227T121340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T113633Z
UID:9344-1743678000-1743683400@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:SIAA Liaisons: Refresher and plans for next year
DESCRIPTION:Who is it for?\n\nThis is a session for SIAA Liaisons or members who would like to become SIAA Liaisons in their organisations. It will be especially useful for those who missed last year’s induction\, or would like to know more about what it means and what it takes to be SIAA Liaison. \nWhat can I expect?\nThe session will be interactive\, with plenty of opportunities to contribute to the discussion. We will meet on Zoom\, and use an online tool (Butter Scenes) to engage throughout. While it’s not necessary to keep the camera on\, you will be encouraged to participate actively. Your input will be used to inform the way we work with SIAA Liaisons in 2025/2026. \nAgenda\n\nRetrospective: your last year as the Liaison. What worked? What was missing? What support can we provide?\nKey engagement data: How did Members engage with SIAA? How did we work together?\nPlans for next year (peer supports\, training\, state of the sector survey\, new ideas)\nInduction refresher (role\, key asks\, Liaisons’ Handbook)\n\nPlease note\, the induction refresher will be done in the final 30ish minutes of the meeting\, and is optional. If you’re confident in your role as the Liaison you don’t need to stay! \n \nHow do I join?\nTo join the session\, please register using the Zoom link below. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom which includes a joining link. Please make sure to keep that email! You will be reminded about the session a week before we meet\, and on the day of the session as well. \n\nRegistration is open up until the day of the event. \nRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jIiRMvagQGqe8xtosJAWTQ
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/siaa-liaisons-refresher-and-plans-for-next-year/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T150000
DTSTAMP:20241002T150205Z
CREATED:20241002T150205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T150205Z
UID:9178-1742997600-1743001200@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Prisons\, forensic settings\, criminal justice
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, administration & support staff\, managers\, chief executives\, and any other worker at SIAA member organisation that supports advocacy partners in prisons (including liberated from prison)\, forensic settings\, criminal justice system. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 8 weeks. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for the upcoming sessions. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which of the recurring sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsc-yvqj8pH9QMRNhC73uNurLSeQxAM77k \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-prisons-forensic-settings-criminal-justice-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T120000
DTSTAMP:20250227T122129Z
CREATED:20241002T145523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T122129Z
UID:9172-1742468400-1742472000@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Open to everyone [changed date]
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, administration & support staff\, managers\, chief executives\, and any other worker at SIAA member organisation. If you’re reading this\, you’re invited! \nThis is a recurring meeting that takes place every 6 weeks. \nWhat to expect from the session: \n\nIt’s a drop-in session\, which means that you can join for as long (or short) as you like.\nWe can discuss your recent work and how it’s been going (feel free to bring specific question or a case you’re working on).\nWe can discuss what is happening in the independent advocacy sector more generally.\nThe session will be interactive and facilitated\, and we’ll encourage active participation.\nAny resources shared by participants will be sent in a follow-up email.\n\nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \n \nRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuf-6hpj4sG9YyzHHrz0ZicrT7DCS1di-c 
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-open-to-everyone-drop-in-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T150000
DTSTAMP:20241031T104253Z
CREATED:20241031T104201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T104253Z
UID:9261-1741010400-1741014000@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support for Advocacy Leaders (Team motivation)
DESCRIPTION:In March\, we’ll discuss team motivation. We will explore strategies to inspire and energise teams\, focusing on creative solutions and fostering an environment where every team member feels valued and motivated to contribute their best.  \nBeing a leader in an independent advocacy organisation can be incredibly rewarding\, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you’re facing issues with hybrid working\, feeling overwhelmed by never-ending referrals\, or navigating many stakeholders in a tricky funding landscape\, you’re not alone! \nThat’s why we’re excited to invite you to join our Peer Support for Advocacy Leaders! This group\, replacing previous peer supports for managers\, offers a safe and confidential space for anyone in a leadership role in independent advocacy organisation\, to share experiences and learn from each other. \nThis is a recurring session that takes place every 6 weeks on Zoom\, and is facilitated by Joette Thomas \nTo register\, please visit the link below: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkc-qgrzsuGdEq1PtbMgIdCwXuWnzDUOGQ \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-for-advocacy-leaders-team-motivation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T120000
DTSTAMP:20241002T145407Z
CREATED:20241002T145407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T145407Z
UID:9170-1738753200-1738756800@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Open to everyone (drop-in)
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, administration & support staff\, managers\, chief executives\, and any other worker at SIAA member organisation. If you’re reading this\, you’re invited! \nThis is a recurring meeting that takes place every 6 weeks. \nWhat to expect from the session: \n\nIt’s a drop-in session\, which means that you can join for as long (or short) as you like.\nWe can discuss your recent work and how it’s been going (feel free to bring specific question or a case you’re working on).\nWe can discuss what is happening in the independent advocacy sector more generally.\nThe session will be interactive and facilitated\, and we’ll encourage active participation.\nAny resources shared by participants will be sent in a follow-up email.\n\nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \n \nRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuf-6hpj4sG9YyzHHrz0ZicrT7DCS1di-c 
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-open-to-everyone-drop-in-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T150000
DTSTAMP:20241008T122555Z
CREATED:20241008T122555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T122555Z
UID:9207-1738245600-1738249200@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Non-instructed advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, managers\, and any other worker involved in planning or delivering non-instructed advocacy. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 3 months. \nWhat to expect from the session: \n\nWe can discuss your recent work and how it’s been going (feel free to bring specific question or a case you’re working on).\nWe can discuss what is happening in the independent advocacy sector more generally.\nThe session will be interactive and facilitated\, and we’ll encourage active participation.\nAny resources shared by participants will be sent in a follow-up email.\n\nCo-created ground rules will be in place during each meeting. They are available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Ew5uR_72–M7FotkgtaP2Geh1ntFPea0Df7s4-MzeI/edit?usp=sharing  \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodumqrzkvHd2e6BDCbOQ8_Yg5jemBnqhu \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-non-instructed-advocacy-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T120000
DTSTAMP:20241007T100344Z
CREATED:20241007T100234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T100344Z
UID:9201-1738062000-1738065600@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Citizen Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all citizen advocates\, development managers\, and any other staff member involved in planning or delivering citizen advocacy. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 3 months. \nExamples of topics we discussed so far: \n\nrole of social media\nbest practice for events organising\nrecruitment and retention of volunteers\nmanaging expectations and boundaries\nincrease in complexity of referrals\nCitizen Advocacy as a last resort in crisis\ndealing with partnership breakdown\n\nThe discussion is always grounded in a recent piece of work that one of the participants brings to the session\, or their suggestion for a topic for discussion. \nAny resources shared by participants will be sent in a follow-up email. \nGround rules co-created by the Group will be in place during each meeting. They are available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19V8ugZFQFvz6pUhZGuNwY9YJxMqYARWfvOHsBeYa5sI/edit?usp=sharing   \n \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoce-vqjkiEtepTZjmoCPEIza-aJFjpmmd \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-citizen-advocacy-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T150000
DTSTAMP:20241128T093926Z
CREATED:20241002T150019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T093926Z
UID:9176-1737468000-1737471600@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Prisons\, forensic settings\, criminal justice
DESCRIPTION:In January\, we will be joined by Natalie Beal\, who is currently Divisional Head of Operations Support at Scottish Prison Service. Natalie has worked in Prison Service for 16 years\, and has previous experience as Governor and Deputy Governor. There will be an opportunity to ask questions! \nThis Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, administration & support staff\, managers\, chief executives\, and any other worker at SIAA member organisation that supports advocacy partners in prisons (including liberated from prison)\, forensic settings\, criminal justice system. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 8 weeks. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for the upcoming sessions. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which of the recurring sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsc-yvqj8pH9QMRNhC73uNurLSeQxAM77k \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-prisons-forensic-settings-criminal-justice-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250120T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250120T150000
DTSTAMP:20241031T102303Z
CREATED:20241031T102303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T102303Z
UID:9257-1737381600-1737385200@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support for Advocacy Leaders (Leadership wellbeing)
DESCRIPTION:In January\, we’ll shift our focus back to wellbeing. As the New Year starts\, we’ll set intentions to guide us through the winter and beyond.  \nBeing a leader in an independent advocacy organisation can be incredibly rewarding\, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you’re facing issues with hybrid working\, feeling overwhelmed by never-ending referrals\, or navigating many stakeholders in a tricky funding landscape\, you’re not alone! \nThat’s why we’re excited to invite you to join our Peer Support for Advocacy Leaders! This group\, replacing previous peer supports for managers\, offers a safe and confidential space for anyone in a leadership role in independent advocacy organisation\, to share experiences and learn from each other. \nThis is a recurring session that takes place every 6 weeks on Zoom\, and is facilitated by Joette Thomas \nTo register\, please visit the link below: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rfuusqjMuHNJvKoj9jwpnhRM3erUv8JCx \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-for-advocacy-leaders-leadership-wellbeing-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241217T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241217T173000
DTSTAMP:20241217T082651Z
CREATED:20241029T093104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T082651Z
UID:9240-1734453000-1734456600@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:🎄SIAA Peers Festive Social 🎄
DESCRIPTION:🎄Join us for SIAA’s first Festive Social! 🎄 \nIt’s an informal afternoon gathering for SIAA Peers – everyone is welcome! All advocacy workers\, managers\, volunteers and Board Members are invited. \nWear your best festive attire\, grab a beverage and join us on Zoom for a fun afternoon. \nPlease note\, the original time of the event was 4PM – 5:30PM – instead\, we’ll meet at 4:30PM and finish at 5:30PM. The Zoom room will be open from 4:15PM – feel free to join early. \nAfternoon agenda: \n\n4:15 Zoom room opens\n4:30 Welcome and check-in\n\n\nFestive quiz\n\nCategories include: SIAA membership\, “the most”\, Christmas-themed songs\, festivities around the world\, geography…\n\n\nComfort break\nQuiz winner announcement\n\nReflecting back on 2024 and looking towards 2025\n\nIn smaller groups\, we’ll discuss the questions:\nWhat stands out about 2024 that I can do differently or improve?\nWhat did I do well in 2024? How did this impact myself and others?\nWhat will I continue to do in 2025? What will I stop doing? How might this impact myself and others?\n\n\n\n\n\nTo join the event\, please register through Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdumgqzgrH9wUrr0UhdDxz_RDZaZR8M5m. \nAfter registration\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. You’ll get an email with a reminder on the day of the event. \nCan’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/%f0%9f%8e%84siaa-peers-christmas-social-%f0%9f%8e%84/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T160000
DTSTAMP:20241105T173046Z
CREATED:20241105T171121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T173046Z
UID:9278-1733322600-1733328000@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:SPSO Information Session
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/spso-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information sharing sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T120000
DTSTAMP:20241025T091415Z
CREATED:20240910T095100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T091415Z
UID:9116-1732701600-1732708800@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting (AGM) [New link - please register to attend!]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual General Meeting! \nThe meeting will take place on Zoom. \nThis year\, we will appoint new Board Members\, and hear a report about SIAA’s work in the last financial year. \nWe will also have an opportunity to learn more about the upcoming learning platform\, with an opportunity to have your say about associated costs and benefits. \nDetailed agenda and papers will be shared closer to the AGM date. We’re looking forward to connecting with our Members then! \nClick the link below to register for the AGM: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAld–uqD4pG918SvTWa2SuuqbuuJ_ukO2m \nAfter registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly.
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/annual-general-meeting-agm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AGM and conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T130000
DTSTAMP:20241009T145322Z
CREATED:20241009T145322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T145322Z
UID:9212-1732190400-1732194000@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Virtual Office Hour
DESCRIPTION:Pop into our virtual office! \nIt’s an opportunity to ask questions\, put forward requests\, and give feedback in an informal setting. We’re keen to connect with our members on a regular basis and hear about the successes and challenges to provide relevant support. \nIf you require any support in joining the meeting\, let us know how we can make it more accessible by emailing events@siaa.org.uk. \nFind Zoom details below: \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83095937544?pwd=YdDe0ITqMJN4ZGbPwrPuX4nvgBMbfe.1https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84001728392?pwd=Y3c2NGEzR3VYUEp6cEhGb0tPdklndz09 \nMeeting ID: 840 0172 8392\nPasscode: 052823 \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/virtual-office-hour-10/
CATEGORIES:Office Hour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T150000
DTSTAMP:20241002T145849Z
CREATED:20241002T145849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T145849Z
UID:9174-1732111200-1732114800@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Prisons\, forensic settings\, criminal justice
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, administration & support staff\, managers\, chief executives\, and any other worker at SIAA member organisation that supports advocacy partners in prisons (including liberated from prison)\, forensic settings\, criminal justice system. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 8 weeks. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for the upcoming sessions. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which of the recurring sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsc-yvqj8pH9QMRNhC73uNurLSeQxAM77k \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-prisons-forensic-settings-criminal-justice-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T150000
DTSTAMP:20241031T123434Z
CREATED:20241008T141112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T123434Z
UID:9209-1731938400-1731942000@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support for Advocacy Leaders (Supporting change)
DESCRIPTION:In November\, we will discuss what it means to support change as leaders. Joette will begin with a short presentation to introduce the group to the topic and kick-start the conversation. \nBeing a leader in an independent advocacy organisation can be incredibly rewarding\, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you’re facing issues with hybrid working\, feeling overwhelmed by never-ending referrals\, or navigating many stakeholders in a tricky funding landscape\, you’re not alone! \nThat’s why we’re excited to invite you to join our Peer Support for Advocacy Leaders! This group\, replacing previous peer supports for managers\, offers a safe and confidential space for anyone in a leadership role in independent advocacy organisation\, to share experiences and learn from each other. \nThis is a recurring session that takes place every 6 weeks on Zoom\, and is facilitated by Joette Thomas. \nTo register\, please visit the link below: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUofuuqpzgqGN2eSaewQEVVwc-aUZG0zwHK  \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-for-advocacy-leaders-supporting-change/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T160000
DTSTAMP:20241002T145109Z
CREATED:20241002T145109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T145109Z
UID:9168-1731510000-1731513600@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Open to everyone (drop-in)
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all individual and collective advocates\, administration & support staff\, managers\, chief executives\, and any other worker at SIAA member organisation. If you’re reading this\, you’re invited! \nThis is a recurring meeting that takes place every 6 weeks. \nWhat to expect from the session: \n\nIt’s a drop-in session\, which means that you can join for as long (or short) as you like.\nWe can discuss your recent work and how it’s been going (feel free to bring specific question or a case you’re working on).\nWe can discuss what is happening in the independent advocacy sector more generally.\nThe session will be interactive and facilitated\, and we’ll encourage active participation.\nAny resources shared by participants will be sent in a follow-up email.\n\nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \n \nRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuf-6hpj4sG9YyzHHrz0ZicrT7DCS1di-c 
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-open-to-everyone-drop-in/
CATEGORIES:Peer support
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T164500
DTSTAMP:20241029T091355Z
CREATED:20241002T144351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T091355Z
UID:9165-1730995200-1730997900@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer chat: Case Management Systems
DESCRIPTION:Peer chat is a new event format: a 45-minute long\, informal meeting open to all SIAA members. \nParticipants will discuss an emergent topic: in this session\, it’s the good\, the bad\, and the ugly of case management systems. \nThe goal is to consider the current state in your organisation and see what else is possible\, drawing on knowledge and experiences of the colleagues across the sector. \nWe will discuss the following questions: \n– What system do you use at the moment?\n– What do you like about your current system?\n– What are you missing from your current system?\n– What was (is) the impulse to change?\n– What were (are) barriers to change? \nThe session will be held on Zoom. \nPlease register here to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qfuyvqDIpG9WAabGkYmiFyNzySvYz970o \nEmail events@siaa.org.uk with any questions. See you there!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-chat-case-management-systems/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T140000
DTSTAMP:20241002T152504Z
CREATED:20240906T103122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T152504Z
UID:9114-1729688400-1729692000@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Collective Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for collective advocacy workers and their managers working across Scotland. It’s a community of practice\, focusing on ins and outs of working with groups. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 6 weeks. \nExamples of topics we discussed so far: \n\nGroup dynamics and power relations\nRole of visual and tangible tools\nManaging strong emotions and unproductive behaviours\nCreativity\nWork-life balance\nReflective practice and how it helps to go through “catastrophic events”\n\nThe discussion is always grounded in a recent piece of work that one of the participants brings to the session. \nAny resources shared by participants will be sent in a follow-up email. \nGround rules co-created by the Group will be in place during each meeting. They are available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Ew5uR_72–M7FotkgtaP2Geh1ntFPea0Df7s4-MzeI/edit?usp=sharing \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdeyvpzkjHNF11SAbpsWOYUnVIkeeJKDQ   \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-collective-advocacy-4/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T120000
DTSTAMP:20240906T102844Z
CREATED:20240906T102844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T102844Z
UID:9112-1729594800-1729598400@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer support: Citizen Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom session is a chance to connect\, share knowledge\, and exchange experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges. It’s intended for all citizen advocates\, development managers\, and any other staff member involved in planning or delivering citizen advocacy. \nThis is a recurring meeting that will take place every 3 months. \nRegistration is required! \nClick the link below to register for this upcoming session. You only have to register once\, and you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend. After registering\, keep the confirmation email as it includes the link to join the session directly. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoce-vqjkiEtepTZjmoCPEIza-aJFjpmmd \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/peer-support-citizen-advocacy-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T120000
DTSTAMP:20241001T111316Z
CREATED:20241001T111316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T111316Z
UID:9158-1729162800-1729166400@www.siaa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Meet the Board session
DESCRIPTION:SIAA is currently recruiting for Trustees. \nThis session will be held on Zoom to give prospective applicants an opportunity to raise any questions and to chat with current Trustees about their experience of sitting on the SIAA Board before submitting their application. \nIf you are considering applying and wish to join a roundtable\, please indicate which session you will be attending by emailing enquiry@siaa.org.uk before Friday 11 October. \nDial-in details: \nLink: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86334739869?pwd=a7JEbdn80baqaKlkV6j0ose9qX1bVI.1 \nMeeting ID: 863 3473 9869 \nPasscode: 141679 \n 
URL:https://www.siaa.org.uk/event/meet-the-board-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
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