Extern is celebrating the success of a unique cross-border, good relations project which has helped over 120 people who are marginalised and isolated to obtain life-changing qualifications and vocational training. Read more
Extern join with Intercomm and Northern Ireland Alternatives to promote better mental health and reduce the impact of substance and alcohol misuse Read more
Lady Mary Peters has taken part in a short series of powerful new videos by Extern highlighting the impact of suicide on the lives of people who are left behind. Read more
TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Extern’s family respite centre, Savannah House, in Clane, Co. Kildare. Read more
Extern is highlighting the importance of nutrition for people who use alcohol and other drugs with the launch of a new guide today Read more
Extern has launched a new community directory for the Greater Shankill area which contains information on where and how people can access help around a wide range of issues, including poor mental health, problem drug or alcohol use, loneliness, and family breakdown. Read more
The easy to access guide provides details of where people facing mental health difficulties may access support, as well as details of parenting groups, gyms, GP surgeries and places of worship, among others. Read more
Danske Bank staff raise over £75,000 during pandemic to help support vulnerable families and young people Read more
Extern has launched a special ‘12 Days of Christmas’ campaign to help support anyone who may be experiencing issues such as poor mental health, problem drug or alcohol use, loneliness or family breakdown during the Christmas period. Read more
Extern has joined with Women’s Aid ABCLN to sign the White Ribbon Charter making the pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women Read more
Ulster Rugby is inviting rugby and quiz fans alike to take part in its first ever virtual Big Christmas Quiz in support of Extern on Friday 4 December at 7.30pm. Read more
Extern has become the first charity in Northern Ireland to be awarded the Bronze Diversity Mark by awarding body Diversity Mark NI for its commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. Read more
Extern welcome funding extension to our Community Crisis Intervention Service which will enable CCIS to continue to offer its life-saving supports to people across the city Read more
Leading social justice charity Extern has won a major local award for its work in developing future generations of social workers in Northern Ireland. Read more
This month we meet Deirdre Congdon (31), from Dublin, who joined Extern last November as Senior Human Resources Business Partner, and is now working alongside our teams in the Republic. Read more
Junior Ministers Gordon Lyons and Declan Kearney joined singer and actress Bronagh Gallagher and footballing hero Liam Coyle today (Friday, 26th June) to launch a new employability project in Derry-Londonderry. Read more
£32K funding extension to our Community Crisis Intervention Service will enable CCIS to continue to offer its life-saving supports to people across the city Read more
Ballynahinch Rugby Football Club launch limited edition jersey in support of local mental health charities. Read more
Ever thought about serving on a board in the third sector? Read more
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone TD, has announced that youth justice programme is to be expanded to courts in Cork and Limerick, as well as continuing in Dublin. Read more
Extern has launched two simple new online self-help guides aimed at helping people to better manage their mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
Two Door Cinema Club have today unveiled their cover of John Lennon’s ‘Isolation’ in an effort to raise funds for Ireland’s leading social justice charity, Extern. Read more
A new outdoor advertising campaign from local charity Extern NI launched across Northern Ireland this week thanks to the support of Danske Bank Read more
Extern has teamed-up with players and coaches from its official mental health charity partner, Ulster Rugby, to encourage people to look after their mental health during the coronavirus lockdown this April. Read more
A range of skills sets and roles are required, including reception and cleaning staff, as well as specialist supports such as support workers, healthcare workers, and night staff. All positions are paid roles. Read more