Theme: “Finances and keeping well”

The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) Adult Literacy Learner Day is for you, if you are aged 18 years or over and are developing your reading, writing, maths, or digital skills:

• in an adult literacy centre, or as part of another programme (for example a National Learning Network, Community Training Centre or Youthreach); or
• with NALA’s over the phone Tutoring Service or the Learn with NALA website.

What will happen at the NALA Adult Literacy Learner Day?

You will meet other students, hear speakers and go to two workshops, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. We will have lunch together. There is time for questions and answers.

How do I register or book my place?

Please book your place by 12 noon on Friday 17 April so NALA can give the numbers to the hotel and plan the day.

You can:

• book online or click on “Register now” button at the end of this page; or
• ring Margaret Murray, NALA 087 969 3696 to book your place

Is there a cost to attend?

No, there is no cost to attend. NALA covers the cost for tea, coffee on arrival and a lunch and tea and coffee at lunchtime. Unfortunately, NALA cannot cover transport costs for students.

Where is the Ashling Hotel?

The Ashling Hotel is located at 10-13 Parkgate Street, Dublin 8. Eircode: D08 P38N. Travelling from Dublin city centre, take the Red Luas Line towards Tallaght. Get off at the Museum Stop. The Ashling Hotel is a four-minute walk from the Museum Stop. If you are coming by train to Heuston Station, the hotel is just across the river (three-minute walk).

Agenda

• 9.30am – 10.00    Registration and tea and coffee
• 10.00 – 10.15         Welcome and introduction
• 10.15 – 10.30       Short talks from students
• 10.30 – 11.00       Questions and answers
• 11.15 – 12.45        Morning workshop
• 12.45 – 1.45         Lunch
• 1.45 – 2pm           Group photo* (in the main room)
• 2.00 – 3.30          Second workshop**
• 3.30 pm                Finish

This is the current programme but it is subject to change.

Notes

*Photography: NALA will take photos and may take videos of the event. If you do not want to be in a photo or video, you can let NALA know. We say this to people on the day. We will take a group photo at 1.45pm as well.

**Evaluation form: At 3.15pm the facilitators will go through an evaluation form you can fill in, if you want.

Workshops

Red: Understanding money – Kate Fitzpatrick, Education and Financial Inclusion Executive, Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS), Blanchardstown
In this workshop, Kate will help you understand your money, where it goes and where it should go. You will get to look at how you can make your money work a little bit better for you.

Blue: Talk to NALA – Aoife Crawford, Research and Policy Officer and Margaret Murray, Literacy Student and Development Officer, NALA (morning only)
Chat with Aoife and Margaret from NALA. No preparation needed beforehand but if you have any questions or want to tell us something, super. We want to meet students to hear from you.

Orange: Cookies and other online bits – Deirdre Keating, Tutor, Adult Education Service, Ballymun
Deirdre will help you to identify misinformation in what you see online. She will give you tips to manage information, so that you stay true to what you value.

Green: Keeping well – Catherine Heaney, Project Co-ordinator and Mary Fitzpatrick, Social Prescriber, Dublin City Community Co-op
Mary will tell you what social prescribing is and how it works. Catherine will share some self-care practices that might help you to improve your day-to-day health.

Once you have booked your place, just come along at 9.30am on Thursday 23 April . We look forward to seeing you then.

An adult literacy learner only space

NALA Adult Literacy Learner days are for adult literacy learners only. The only exception to this is tutors facilitating a workshop, people doing stands on the day, or when NALA invites non-student speakers to the day.

How NALA helps students to feel comfortable

• Some students may need extra support. For example, needing a second person with them on the day. If this is the case, do let Margaret Murray know before the day (mmurray@nala.ie).
• NALA will have a Student Subcommittee member, wearing a purple jumper, greet students at the front door.
• We let people know on the day, that they can take part as they see fit. They can take a break at any time. Our Student Subcommittee helps bring people to the workshops too.
• If a student is arriving alone, and would like someone to meet them, please email Margaret Murray before the day. That way Margaret can arrange to have someone meet and help settle the student.

Please book your place as soon as possible and no later than 12 noon Friday 17 April. Once booked in, you just come along on the day. Call Margaret Murray if you have any questions.