Work and Access – Working should work for all
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Work and Access is a set of seven supports to help disabled people to get or stay working.
- Workplace Needs Assessment – Available for employers, employees, and self-employed people. If you are working or about to start work, you can apply for funding for a Workplace Needs Assessment. This can identify the adjustments that can be made to the workplace to remove the barriers you experience in carrying out your work or that you experience when you return to work.
- Communication Support – Available for employees, self-employed people, and job candidates. Work and Access offers communication support for job interview preparation, job interviews, job induction and on-going support in work. It also offers communication support during Workplace Needs Assessments and In-work Support. You may get communication support if you:
- are d/Deaf or hard of hearing and need an Irish Sign Language interpreter, lip-speaker, or other deaf interpreter; or
- have a disability or health condition that requires communication support
- In-work Support – Available for employees and self-employed people. You can apply for funding if you need a work coach, specialist, or other support worker to help you carry out your job or take up a new role. A Workplace Needs Assessment may be needed to qualify for some of the following supports.
- Personal Reader – Available for employees and self-employed people. If you are blind or visually impaired, you may get funding to hire a personal reader to help you with your work-related reading.
- Work Equipment – Available for employees and self-employed people. You may get funding for assistive equipment or technology if you need it to work at your business premises, remote working premises or both. You will keep ownership of the equipment unless it becomes part of your employer’s equipment.
- Workplace Adaptations – Available for employers and self-employed people. You may get funding to cover the costs of necessary adaptations to equipment, technology, or a business premises (which is not a person’s home). The employer keeps ownership in all cases where the adaptation has become part of the equipment, technology, or business premises.
- Disability, Equality and Inclusion Training – Available for employers. Employers can apply for funding for Disability, Equality and Inclusion Training for staff. There are three training options:
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- General disability equality and inclusion training for all staff
- Disability-specific training
- Inclusive recruitment and training for managers.
Work and Access may pay for up to 90% of eligible costs, depending on the course certification.
For more information, visit gov.ie/WorkandAccess
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County Tipperary Older Peoples Council AGM
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Join us for the County Tipperary’s Older People’s Council Annual General Meeting on Thursday 29th August 2024 where we’ll discuss important issues for older people in Tipperary
When Thursday 29th August 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where Anner Country House Hotel, Dublin Road, Thurles E41 X789 https://www.annerhotel.ie
Who Our Tipperary Older Peoples Council Executive with potential new members
The Annual General Meeting will re-connect and re-engage with the wider Older People’s Council and find out more about: –
- What is an Older Peoples Council
- Role of the Chair of Tipperary Older Peoples Council
- Role of the Age Friendly Ireland
- Role of the Age Friendly Programme Manager and Tipperary Age Friendly Alliance
- Tipperary Age Friendly Activities in County Tipperary
- Tipperary Age Friendly Action Plan 2024 and the Tipperary Local Economic & Community Plan 2023-2027
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair of Tipperary’s Older Peoples Council
Discover how you can play a part in the Older Peoples’ Council and the Age Friendly Programme in County Tipperary to ensure that voice of older people is heard in planning for the future and help to co-design services for older people, to make County Tipperary a great place to grow old.
To book and register your attendance at the event:- Phone Tipperary County Council Age Friendly Programme on 0818 06 5000 or Email agefriendly@tipperarycoco.ie
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When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked?
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High blood pressure, often called the ‘silent killer’, can sneak up on anyone. Did you know in most cases, high blood pressure has no signs or symptoms?
In fact, in Ireland, two out of three people over the age of 50 have high blood pressure but shockingly, half of them don’t know they have it. But here’s the good news: checking your blood pressure is simple and quick!
We’re encouraging you to get your blood pressure checked by your GP or in your local pharmacy. By catching high blood pressure early, you can prevent a host of serious diseases down the road. It’s a key step in understanding your heart health.
As part of our “Before Damage is Done” campaign the Irish Hearth Foundation has developed a free High Blood Pressure Support Pack that containing resources and tips you can use to help lower your blood pressure with can be found at Irish Heart Blood Pressure – What you need to know – Irish Heart Foundation
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Clann2024 Annual Conference taking place on Thursday 24th October
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Don’t forget to save the date of National Disability Authorities Annual Conference 2024 in your diary! This blended event is taking place on Thursday 24 October 2024 online and in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.
The theme is ‘Promoting the participation of disabled people in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport in Ireland – UNCRPD Article 30’. For more information visit https://nda.ie/news/save-the-date-nda-annual-conference-2024
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Clann Credo Conference 2024 : Building Sustainable Communities through Social Finance
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Clann Credo works at the heart of communities, providing social finance to community organisations, charities and social enterprises. With 115 new community groups securing Clann Credo social finance in 2023, we remain deeply committed to playing our part to support communities throughout Ireland deliver sustainable projects and services in their local community.
This year’s conference “Building Sustainable Communities through Social Finance” will guide your organisation through a series of expert speakers on finance and understanding community needs, along with presentations from community groups and panel discussions with leaders in finance, grant aid and community development
To book you place visit Building Sustainable Communities through Social Finance Tickets, Thu 12th Sep 2024 at 09:30 | Eventbrite
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Childcare Services Manager, North Tipperary
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NTDC invites applications for a Manager who will have responsibility for the day to day management of the Roscrea Little Learners and First Steps Childcare Services. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to manage a well-established and highly regarded service’s which have strong and dedicated staff teams.
The appointee will be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the Service and the quality of the supports offered. S/he will be responsible for providing supervision and support for staff in relation to the work and their ongoing professional development.
The successful candidate must meet the criteria of the job specification including:
- Relevant Level 8 professional Qualification in Early Childhood Studies.
- At least 5 years’ experience in Childcare Work.
- At least 3 years’ Childcare/Afterschool Service and Staff Management Experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of childcare development principles and practices.
- Experience of Managing and implementing Government supported Childcare Funding Programmes.
Full-time position – working 37.5 hours per week. The is initially a fixed term contract until 31st December 2026. The continuation of the contract is subject to continued need for the service and continued availability of funding. The NTDC Childcare Services has been in operation since 1997. More details visit here
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience based on a salary scale of €50,423.57 – €65,683. Short-listing of candidates may apply. A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled. Garda/police vetting will apply to this post. Informal enquiries to mmurray@ntdc.ie .
Closing date and time 12:00 noon Wednesday 21st August 2024.
For an application form and job description please visit our web-site: http://www.ntdc.ie/programmes/childcare/ or email: receptionHO@ntdc.ie
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Family Addiction Network and National Family Support Steering Group national conference
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The Family Addiction Network and National Family Support Steering Group are hosting a national conference ‘Trauma in the Community’ on Thursday & Friday 19th & 20th September 2024 in the Carrickdale Hotel, Carrickcarnan, Dundalk, Co. Louth A91 PR63.
This event aims to provide opportunities for shared learning and awareness raising for services and families locally, regionally, nationally and cross-border as well as
- Provide the opportunity for family members/communities to identify how they have been affected by drug related intimidation.
- Explore and develop an understanding of trauma informed practice
- Help identify key safety measures for family members and their communities.
- Identify and collate shared learning and resources from family members, family support groups, community groups
- Create awareness of trauma experienced by communities.
We know that many families and communities are adversely impacted by problem substance misuse and drug related intimidation. We aim to give voice to those affected, create awareness and collectively identify workable solutions.
To register for the conference visit https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/trauma-in-the-community-national-conference-tickets-929190392477
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South East Regional Family Support Network Bereavement Group 2024
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The bereavement support group provides a safe space for family members who have experienced the death of a loved one because of problem substance use or related issues. A place to share their experience of loss and grief amongst peers, and to help them find support for themselves and their family at this difficult time.
It can help to feel you are not alone. The group is facilitated by two trained psychotherapists and will include respite and other opportunities that may be relevant.
This is a free service specific to the South East Regional Family Support Network
Starting Tuesday 27th of August 2024 at 10.30am – 12.00pm and will continue for 8 weeks in here: Millennium Building, Church Rd, Lisduggan, Waterford. X91 FN5V
Contact Riona @ 086 6045805 or Catherine @ 083 0162069 or Email: info@serfsn.org
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Week
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Ireland’s third Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Week is taking place this year from 20 – 29 September. It forms part of
the wider European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW), which runs from 18 September – 8 October 2024. Last year ESDW saw over 5,000 activities taking place across 28 countries, with almost 200 events taking place in Ireland.
The SDGs belong to everyone and SDG Week is open to all – individuals, groups, schools and colleges, businesses and institutions. To take part, organize an event – however big or small – or highlight an activity or project that promotes sustainable development and join the annual week of action for the SDGs.
- Start Now! – Think about how you could promote sustainable development and plan an activity, project or event
to take place during SDG Week
- Register – Upload your idea on the ESDW website:www.esdn.eu/esd
- Act! – Organize and promote your initiative during ESDW – 18 September – 8 October 2024! Explore which events are taking place and participate in activities near you!
For more information on sustainable development, SDG Week and ideas for taking part please visit www.gov.ie/SDGs
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Mental Health Commission Annual Report 2023
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The MHC 2023 Annual Report sets out our work to promote, encourage and foster the establishment and maintenance of high standards and good practices in the delivery of mental health services. The report details how our programmes of registration, inspection, monitoring and enforcement continued to support providers and hold services to account.
The Chief Executive, MHC, John Farrelly, said it was a privilege for the organisation to launch the DSS, and the Director’s first report sets out how this new person-centred, accessible service is delivering for people across all parts of Ireland.
To read the report visit https://www.mhcirl.ie/publications/2023-annual-report
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Get Involved – Culture Night Friday 20th September
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Culture Night invites everyone, everywhere, on one joyful night to discover and celebrate all that our culture is today. The Culture Night experience is across a wide range of sectors – culture, arts, heritage, education, hospitality, tourism, health and commercial and corporate enterprise.
Its diversity is reflected in the scope and range of events and people who participate – and it aims to continue to connect with both engaged audiences as well as extending its reach to those who may not always have access.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Participation for local groups and communities is through your Local Arts Office who oversees the organisation of the programme of events in each county. To find out more and to fill in the Expression of Interest form visit https://culturenight.ie/get-involved/
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