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Southside Partnership DLR - New Monthly E-zine
Southside Partnership DLR have recently launched their own new organisational e-zine. Their newsletter will regularly provide updates on work that both the Partnership and their colleagues in hosted project are undertaking. You will also find information on key events and selected SSP training which will be taking place.
Please click here to view the latest edition. You can subscribe to the SSP e-zine by following the link to the latest edition. You can also visit www.southsidepartnership.ie to find out more about the work of Southside Partnership DLR and its hosted projects.
The SCTN newsletter will also continue to provide more detailed information about training organised by Southside Community Training Network, Southside Partnership DLR and other community and educational institutions in the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown area. This second newsletter has a specific focus on education, training and capacity-building in DLR.
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Motivational interviewing - June 6th & 20th 2019
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an approach, drawing from client-centred theory, cognitive theory, systems theory, social psychology and persuasion. As an approach it was developed to enable individuals to reach a decision to change and to commit to this change.
To find out more about the course, check eligibility or to book a place, please contact Lisa Sieger-Jamison of Southside Community Training Network by email at lisa.sieger@sspship.ie or phone 087 737 03 72.
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SafeTALK & ASIST Training
Southside Community Training Network will be organising further suicide alertness & prevention training over the next coming weeks:
The next SafeTALK suicide alertness session will be taking place on May 27th 2019 from 9am-1pm at Shanganagh Park House.
We will also be running another 2-day ASIST training (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills training on June 10th and 11th 2019 at Mounttown Community Facility.
These trainings are run in collaboration with the HSE. If you are interested in any of these courses please contact Lisa Sieger-Jamison by phone 087 737 0372 or email lisa.sieger@sspship.ie.
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Understanding Self-Harm Training
Southside Community Training Network in collaboration with the HSE will be running a 1-day training course on ‘Understanding Self-Harm’ on June 17th 2017 from 9am-4.30 at Shanganagh Park House, Rathsallagh Ave, Shankill, Co. Dublin.
The aim of the programme is to:
- Develop participants’ knowledge and understanding of self-harm and the reasons underlying self-harm behaviour
- Consider the needs of people who self-harm
The training is suitable for people who work with young people such as youth workers, teachers, residential care staff, Gardaí, and people in caring professions and parents, concerned members of the public, people who work in alcohol and addiction services, those who work with homeless people and people who work with those recovering from mental illness.
To find out more about the training and / or to book a place please contact Lisa Sieger-Jamison on 087 737 0372 or email lisa.sieger@sspship.ie. Please click on the flyer above for the full HSE flyer.
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Other Southside Partnership Courses and Events
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Next Youth at Risk Meeting - Peer Relationships
The next Youth at Risk Network Meeting will be taking place on May 23rd 2019 at the Scouts Den in Coolevin, Loughlinstown from 9.15am until 1pm followed by a light lunch.
We will be looking at the theme of peer relationships and how we can best support young people at risk in terms of:
- Maintaining and strengthening a relationship with young people
- Supporting young people’s peer interpersonal skills
- Being able to remain confident in our own abilities and skillset as practitioners
In order to assist the workshop process in terms of resource we have invited BeLonG To (visit their website here) and 3ts - turn the tide of suicide (visit their website here).
The event will be facilitated by Community Action Network (CAN).
This event has been organised by Southside Partnership DLR at Holly House in conjunction with the DLR Drug and Alcohol Task Force (DATF).
Please contact Barry Dempsey, our Youth Prevention Coordinator, at barry.dempsey@sspship.ie or phone 01 272 2020 / 087 361 1019 for more information.
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Courses at Furry Hill Community Centre
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This Spring-Summer term our Furry Hill Community Centre offers ongoing Machine Sewing Classes and Watercolour Painting Classes. The courses have started already, but new participants are still welcome. Please contact Rafika on 087 720 3665 or email rafika.kelly@sspship.ie.
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Jobs Fair Dundrum Town Centre &
Free Draw for 6x €50 Dundrum Centre Vouchers.
This event will be a great opportunity to access:
- A wide variety of job opportunities
- Free employment guidance
- C.V clinic with expert staff
To ensure you are in with a chance for the draw and for further information please contact the Southside Local Employment Service on 01 284 1977 or email les@sspship.ie.
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Enterprise Business Support
Interested in learning how to take the opportunity to start your own business?
For more information contact please contact Esther McGearty on 01 7060100 or email esther.mcgearty@sspship.ie.
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Summer Camp 2019
Places limited Sign up Today
To ensure your child's place or for further information please contact Natalie on 0871833260 or email: natalie.donegan@sspship.ie.
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Social Enterprise Supports
The opportunity to build an enterprise that benefits society & the community is a growing sector. If you are interested in tailored supports please contact Helena O' Neill on 01 706 0100 or email helena.oneill@sspship.ie.
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FREE Pathfinder Training
Southside Partnership's FREE Pathfinder Training helps you to take a fresh look at your potential and the changes you would like to make for the future. We are currently recruiting for the next Pathfinders programme and the course dates will be announced over the next few weeks. For more information and / or to book your place please contact Helena O’Neill in Southside Partnership on 01 70 60 100 / 087 672 8670 or email helena.oneill@sspship.ie.
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Courses & Events offered by other Organisations
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dlr Age Well Expo 2019
The dlr Age Well Expo will take place at the Pavilion in Leopardstown Racecourse on Sunday June 9th 2019 to celebrate and showcase services and products available to older people. Keynote speakers include: Christy Kenneally and Rosemary Smith. The dlr Age Well Expo will also provide an opportunity to connect, engage and hear about topics of interest, particularly around the subjects of participation, health and security. For more info please click here. Southside Partnership DLR is proud to be supporting this event.
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The Healthy Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Plan 2019-2022 was launched on 9th May in Marlay House, Marlay Park.
This plan aims to support Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown in becoming a Healthier County, by promoting and supporting positive health and wellbeing for all the population of the county across the whole lifespan. The Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Local Community and Development Committee (LCDC), in conjunction with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Children and Young People Services Committee (CYPSC) and through collaborating with stakeholders, developed the Plan under Healthy Ireland funding. The development of the Plan was led by the Healthy Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Steering Committee, with representation from key partners and stakeholders, including Southside Partnership DLR.
The Vision set out in the Plan is as follows:
Where the community of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown are supported to access opportunities to achieve good physical health and positive mental health and wellbeing.
The plan identifies eight priorities for a Healthy Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown:
- Healthy County
- Physical Health and Activity
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Children and Young People
- Families
- Disability
- Age Friendly
- Diversity
For more information, or to request a copy of the Plan, please contact brid.o’dwyer@sspship.ie.
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FREE How? Science and Technology Family Event
This weekend join dlr coco for their "HOW? Science and Technology" event at Shanganagh Park, Shankill on May 19th 2019. Please click here for more information.
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Age Friendly Seminar - May 22nd 2019
Wednesday 22nd May 2019, 13.30pm-15.30pm
Taney Parish Centre, Taney Road, Dundrum
Everyone Welcome
Dún Laoghaire-Rathown County Council are seeking the voice of older people in the area to find out what factors are currently affecting them and what can be done to bring about positive change for older people in the Community. At the seminar information will also be provided in relation to supports and services available to older people within the County via the council and various other organisations operating throughout the County. The seminar aims to encourage people to join or indeed create groups to support Older People in the area, and combat issues such as loneliness and isolation.
The afternoon sessions will include presentations from dlr County Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Network for Older People, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Public Participation Network (PPN) followed by a workshop focusing on Issues affecting Older People throughout dlr.
For further details contact email: community@dlrcoco.ie or phone 01-205 4893. Please click here for the event flyer.
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SWAN Programmes, Courses & Events
SWAN NCCWN have released a NEW information leaflet of programmes, courses and events (April to June 2019). Please click here to view the full leaflet.
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The next PRISM meeting will take place on Monday 28th May 2019 (PRISM PDA Ireland support group). To find out more, please go here for more information.
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Living Well with Dementia Event - May 27th 2019
HSE CHO 6 Dublin South Living Well with Dementia (LWwD) will be holding an event on May 27th in the Lexicon, Dún Laoghaire, which may be of interest to you (please click here for the flyer).
This event will see the opening of a special Art Exhibition titled “Can you see what I see” by Caroline Hyland (please click here for the flyer).
Barbara Ann Harkin (Azure programme) will also be on hand to provide information on the Gallery Art tours in the Lexicon.
There will also be an opportunity to try “THE MAGIC TABLE” which is an interactive enjoyable experience using light simulations through a projector.
Some members of staff from Carew House, St Vincent’s Hospital and Primary Care will be available and will include some ideas around activities for people living with dementia.
Please check the flyers mentioned above for more information and contact details.
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Ballyogan Family Resource Centre 20th Anniversary
As part of its 20th Anniversary Celebrations, Ballyogan Family Resource Centre is currently offering a week of events. Please view their Time Table.
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Hillview Resource Centre - Upcoming Courses & Workshops
Hillview Resource Centre CLG works as part of the National Programme of Family Resource Centre’s in Ireland. We provide a range of community development and family support activities in the Dublin 16 area.
Course and Workshops include:
- Free Drug and Alcohol Awareness Programme
- Non-Violent Resistance
- Free Creative Writing
- Cake decorating
- Family Wellbeing Programme
To view the full programme at Hillview Resource Centre please click here.
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The latest Issue from Relate
This edition covers:
- GDPR & data protection
- Civil Registration Bill 2019
- Adoption update
The full edition can be read here.
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Age & Opportunity Bealtaine Festival
Bealtaine is Ireland’s national festival which uniquely celebrates the arts and creativity as we age. The festival is run by Age & Opportunity, the national organisation that promotes active and engaged living as we get older.
There are some great events happening as part of this festival. Please visit the Bealtaine Festival website for the full national programme of events. You can also visit the dlr coco website here for information about events in the DLR area.
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The Wheel 2019 Summit
The Wheel will be holding its 2019 Summit on May 23rd 2019 at the Croke Park Conference Centre. Please click here for the full programme and to book a ticket.
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SAOR Screening and Brief Intervention for Problem Alcohol & Substance Use - FREE One-Day Course
VENUE: Education Centre, Phlebotomy Building, St Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire.
DATES: June 20th 2019 or
Sept 10th 2019 or
Nov 14th 2019.
TIME: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Overview: This course aims to prepare professionals to implement SAOR Screening and Brief Interventions (SBI) for problem substance use.
How to Apply: Please contact karen@ndublinrdtf.ie by email only to register, please provide:
- Name
- Organisation
- Job Title
- Email address
- The training date you wish to register for
Places are limited to 18 per training day and you will be contacted by return email to confirm a place is available.
*Please note refreshments/lunch are not provided.
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Show your support buy a green ribbon
The Green Ribbon Campaign, a month long campaign to get people talking about mental health, will be rolled out this May. The campaign aims to challenge the stigma of mental health problems To order your green ribbon please or to find out more please click here.
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Balally FRC Outdoor Adventure Project - Some Places Left...
Balally FRC have a few spots left on their 6-week Adventure Project for 10-13 year olds. Just give them a call on 01 295 2167 to book your place or for more details.
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Carmichael presents its 2019 Dublin May Choral Concert
Please join Carmichael on Saturday 25th May at 8.00pm in St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Will Todd, the Will Todd Trio, the Goethe Choir and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Choir Choristers will perform Will Todd: Mass in Blue under the direction of conductors John Dexter and Stuart Nicholson. They will be joined by Soprano Hilary Cronin and Saxophonist Patrice Brun. Contact us on 01 873 5702 or please click here.
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All Welcome to the Open Day at the Adult Education Service in Dundrum on Thursday 30th May
All are welcome between 10am and 1pm on May 30th 2019 to find out more about our courses .
Please call on 01 298 9283 or go here for full details.
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IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH
PLACES AVAILABLE NOW
The Adult Education Service Dun Laoghaire offers FREE ESOL classes. To enrol for these classes please contact Marie on 01 204 3660.
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Spring into Heritage - Enjoy our Heritage
The Spring into Heritage Programme running from April to May 2019 is a series of free guided tours run by the Heritage Office of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. They are suitable for schools, students, families, historic groups and individuals interested in local history. For full information go to here.
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Social Innovation Fund
The Social Innovation Fund has three funds which are open to those seeking applications for requests for funding. The three funds are
- Ignite Fund
- The Children & Youth Education fund
- The Children & Youth Mental Health Fund
For full funding details and application forms, please click here.
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DLR PPN Newsletter
For the latest edition of the DLR PPN monthly e-zine please click here. The DLR PPN provides information about upcoming events, courses and funding organised or of interest to local community groups in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown.
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DLR PPN releases New "Plain English" Information Booklet.
DLR PPN are pleased to announce after working together with the National Adult Literacy Association (NALA) over a number of months it has produced a booklet which carries the NALA’s ‘Plain English’ mark. This shows that the booklet uses language that is easy to understand and free from jargon. Please click here for the e-version of the booklet.
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CES work with agencies, government departments and service providers throughout the island of Ireland. They are a non-profit organisation with skills and expertise in areas such as education, health, children and young people and social services. Please review their latest e-zine here.
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