Pictures: Over 27 agencies attend Starfish Wellbeing Fair in Cookstown
More than 27 agencies were represented, and the event was really well supported by the public who had the opportunity to learn more about the support agencies available to them in their local area.
Beginning in August 2020 and funded by the National Lottery, the Starfish project is a follow-on service which supports women who have been through the floating support service within Causeway and Mid Ulster Women’s Aid.
Based in Mid Ulster, it focuses on supporting women to reintegrate into the local community by helping them make connections with organisations, and support services within the area.
A spokesperson said: "It offers opportunities for these women to build on their confidence and self-esteem through activities like coffee mornings, courses and classes, many of which help develop skills which can then lead to training, volunteering or employment opportunities."
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1. Advice on a range of subjects
One of the advisers at the Starfish project in Cookstown. Photo: Contributed
2. Wellbeing event in Cookstown
There was a good turnout for the Wellbeing event in Cookstown. Photo: Contributed
3. Help at hand
The Women's Aid stall at the Starfish project in Cookstown. Photo: Contributed
4. Expert advice
Help available at the Women's Aid stall in Cookstown. Photo: Contributed