Tipperary PPN July Newsletter 2024
|
|
|
|
|
Although, summer can create great holiday or family event memories, the ups and downs of life still go on. It is the same here at your PPN.
We have many valuable and loyal volunteers that keep the PPN going on so many different levels, as secretariat members or on committees as PPN reps and in the office.
So, when one passes away, it impacts on our work, of course, but mostly, on the hearts of the staff and the PPN voluntary team.
One such very recent loss to us is Mary Ryan, of Currabaha Cross, Borrisoleigh.
Until a year ago, Mary was the Nenagh municipal district (MD) Community & Voluntary rep on the secretariat, representing the Mother Mountain Craft Group. Tipperary PPN was lucky, in that Mary was a consistent attender of the monthly secretariat meetings, doing two full terms on the PPN management board, (one term is for 4 years and a secretariat member can do one consecutive term too) and was very generous in giving time to some of the many sub-groups. Her support in the numerous PPN events was obvious, she was a regular on the event planning subgroup, also giving a lot of her vibrant energy on the day of the event too.
Mary was also, additionally, a long-term core member of the finance sub-group, being a stickler for procedures and having a great head for figures and protocol. Her favourite, I think, was the policy sub-group as there would be interesting discussions and musings on developing and review all the array of PPN policies so that we continue to have good, if not excellent, governance. In fact, she chose to remain on both of these subgroups, when her secretariat terms had expired. We were very grateful to keep her expertise in those important operation areas of the PPN.
Remembering Mary with one of the current secretariat members, Michael Kealy, from the Carrick-on-Suir MD and the social inclusion pillar, he said, “She will always be Minute Mary to me”.
Yes, Mary had many skills, and one was the unpopular job, in any meeting, of minute-taking!
We miss her hugely and we loved her for understanding what Tipperary PPN can achieve for the county voluntary community groups. Mary really saw the PPN.
Tipperary PPN sends sincere condolences to her husband, Tim, children, grandchildren and all extended family.
May Mary Rest in Peace.
Another very respected member of the secretariat, Charles Stanley-Smith, Nenagh MD Social Inclusion rep, has very recently experienced the bereavement of his wife, Judge Elizabeth McGrath. We extend to him, also, sincere condolences and we are thinking of him at this sad time.
|
|
|
Climate Engagement Survey of Ireland – Climate Actions Work Initiative
|
The Department would appreciate your cooperation in completing the climate engagement survey of Ireland. The survey, conducted by Ipsos B&A, captures specific information about your organisation and then asks you to submit examples of key climate-related initiatives that your organisation is engaged in. The survey length will vary depending on the number of initiatives you choose to share (up to five). We would recommend selecting a time slot when you are free and able to dedicate the necessary time as this survey will need to be completed in one session.
In addition to internal analysis by the Department, the survey results will be published as an interactive map, showcasing the breadth and diversity of climate action across Ireland.
The survey can be found here: https://research3.ipsosinteractive.com/mrIWeb/mrIWeb.dll?I.Project=IE2401015101WE
This is an important opportunity to communicate your organisation’s work in climate-related activities alongside others across the country and on behalf of the DECC we appreciate you taking the time to fill out this survey.
If you have queries, please get in touch with Ipsos B&A at IE-PA-ClimateMapping@ipsos-online.com
|
World Suicide Prevention Day(WSPD) Webinar Planning Survey
|
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) takes place the 10th of September 2024. The day creates awareness of this important public health issue and spreads the message that suicide is preventable. The theme for WSPD this year is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” with a call to action to “Start the Conversation”.
This year, to mark WSPD, the HSE Regional Suicide Resource Office and partners will host a series of webinars, to discuss and highlight the areas of suicide prevention, intervention and postvention in keeping with the WSPD theme. We have devised a short survey to help inform these webinars and to gain input from you, our Connecting for Life partners and the wider community. We would like to know what interests you and what you think the areas of focus should be.
To share your thoughts and ideas on what you would like to hear about from these webinars please click the following link WSPD Webinar Survey and respond before 5pm on Tuesday the 23rd of July 2024. It will take less than 5 minutes to complete. Please share the link with your networks and groups.
The survey is brief and anonymous but if you would like to communicate with us further regarding this or other events please respond to this email.
In the meantime you can “Start the Conversation” by participating in our new online “Let’s Talk About Suicide” training on https://traininghub.nosp.ie
|
|
|
Funding & Grant Opportunities
|
|
|
Community Centre Investment Fund 2024
|
This capital fund of €20 million will provide funding for the improvement and refurbishment of existing community centres in both urban and rural areas.
Funding will be available under 2 Categories, with grants of between €10k and €100K available:
- Category 1: Small scale projects/improvements to facilities – €10,000 to €25,000
- Category 2 Larger scale projects – €25,001 to €100,000
Match funding is required for both Categories: a minimum of 5% for Category 1 and a minimum of 10% for Category 2.
Funding is available for capital works such as: –
- Projects which improve access for all to community facilities
- Works to improve communal facilities such as kitchen and toilet facilities
- Improvements to buildings that improve the usability of the facility e.g. kitchen and toilet upgrades, lighting systems and stage areas
- Improvements that will assist the applicant in providing additional or better services to the community for example additional facilities, repurposing existing space, kitchen upgrades to provide meals for the elderly and youth facilities
- Improvements to facilities which are necessary to meet fire safety and building regulations
- Retrofitting/energy upgrade projects that improve the usability or longevity of the facility and reduce energy bills
- Essential maintenance work
For more information visit https://www.gov.ie/en/service/fec91-community-centres-investment-fund/
Applications for this fund will open on July 29th 2024 and the closing date for applications is August 29th 2024.
|
ESF+ ‘New Solutions’ funding to support Social Innovation across the country
|
Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Joe O’Brien TD, has launched the New Solutions Social Innovation Fund –creating better outcomes.
The overall objective of New Solutions is to enhance the social innovation ecosystem in Ireland and is co-funded through the European Social Fund + 2021-2027 (ESF+), a European initiative aimed at reducing the risk of poverty and social exclusion, with an emphasis on disadvantaged groups.
The Hub’s main objective will be to act as a One Stop Shop for supporting Social Innovations. It will provide a suite of measures to develop the Irish Social Innovations ecosystem including, raising awareness and understanding of Social Innovation, providing a range of bespoke training to build capacity, establishing communities of practice for networking within the sector, while maximising the impact of funding and developing impact measurement methodologies.
As part of their role in supporting the Department of Rural and Community Development in the implementation of the New Solutions Social Innovation Fund.
It is intended that lessons learnt, challenges experienced and the identification of future opportunities will be captured throughout the project in order to influence the national direction, policy formation and practice of social innovation in Ireland.
Deadline to submit applications is 5pm on Friday, 30 August 2024 , and interested parties are invited to apply to the call as a sole applicant, or as part of a consortium.
For more information visit https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/c0c2e-minister-joe-obrien-announces-esf-new-solutions-funding-to-support-social-innovation-across-the-country/
|
Ireland Against Racism Fund 2024
|
Applications can now be made for funding from the Ireland Against Racism Fund. The Ireland Against Racism funding call is an important element in supporting the implementation of the National Action Plan Against Racism. The funding call arises from Action 2.14 of the plan which states: ‘‘Provide funding for national and local initiatives that aim to combat racism and foster racial equality and community cohesion, in order to support the implementation of this plan and the achievement of its objectives’’.
There are two streams of funding
- Scheme A will provide grants, ranging from €50,000 to €100,000, to organisations for national and regional projects.
- Scheme B will provide grants, ranging from €5,000 to €10,000, to organisations for local projects.
All applications must be submitted electronically.
Closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday 7th August.
For more information and to apply visit https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/7e5dd-minister-joe-obrien-announces-the-appointment-of-the-special-rapporteur-for-the-national-action-plan-against-racism/
|
The Circular Economy Innovation Fund 2024
|
Open call for Farmer Health, Safety and Wellbeing Projects
|
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon T.D., today launched an open call for proposals for farmer health, safety and wellbeing projects.
The projects will be funded from the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine’s dedicated farm safety budget. Successful projects under this call should cover one or more of the following themes:
- Farm safety
- Farmers physical health
- Farmer mental health and wellbeing
Applications can be emailed to farmsafetycall@agriculture.gov.ie or sent by registered post to Crop Policy, Evaluation and Certification Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Backweston Administration Building, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. The closing date is Wednesday 7th August 2024.
For more information visit www.gov.ie/farmsafety
|
Funding for European Projects for Adult Education & Community Development
|
The Adult Education team at Léargas is here to support any organisation that is new to European projects. Léargas’s Adult Education funding supports non-formal and informal learning for adults, which covers lots of social inclusion and community development work happening in your communities.
The next Erasmus+ funding applications deadline is Tuesday 1st October 2024.
This funding can support:
- Training and job shadowing opportunities for staff and volunteers in European countries
- International learning experiences for participants in adult learning and community programmes
- Collaboration between organisations in European countries for exchange of practice and shared resource development.
Contact Jemma on jlee@leargas.ie to discuss your work and see what might be possible or visit www.leargas.ie/training-and-events/ to find out about support events happening in the lead-in to the deadline.
|
|
|
Online Suicide Prevention Training from the HSE NOSP
|
‘Let’s Talk About Suicide’ – a new online suicide prevention training programme from the HSE NOSP – has been developed to provide people with the knowledge and confidence to have a conversation if they are concerned that someone may be thinking about suicide. It aims to provide people who access it with a sense of hope and reassurance that suicide prevention is possible.
This introductory programme uses a mix of guided online content, video and interactive questions. Participants can pause and recommence the programme at their own convenience. On average, the programme will take 60 minutes to complete, but participants can work at their own pace.
The programme supports people to:
- Recognise the signs that someone may be thinking about suicide.
- Confidently engage with a person and speak openly about suicide.
- Let the person know what organisations, people can help.
- Practice self-care after having a conversation with a person having thoughts of suicide.
For more information visit https://traininghub.nosp.ie/
|
|
|
Tenth Anniversary Competition!
|
|
|
Here is a quick quiz to test your PPN knowledge!
Would you like to win a €50 voucher for Martin’s Fruit and Veg Shop, Irishtown, Clonmel kindly donated by Tipperary CYPSC
To win simply answer this question
“When was Tipperary PPN established ?
a. 1994 b. 2014 c. 2024″
Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VT6C5RW to enter competition.
Closing date for application is Friday 2nd August 2024 at 6pm
|
|
|
When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked?
|
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
|
Clann2024 Annual Conference taking place on Thursday 24th October
|
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
|
Clann Credo Conference 2024 : Building Sustainable Communities through Social Finance
|
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 12 Sep 2024 at 09:30 | Eventbrite
|
New E-cigarette toolkit for Youth Workers
|
New E-cigarette toolkit for Youth Workers which is available from Tobacco Free Ireland (TFI). This tooltkit can be found at https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/tobaccocontrol/resources/youth-prevention-toolkit-e-cigarettes.pdf. The resource was developed for Youth Workers to support them to talk to young people about vaping and the harms associated with this behaviour.
This resource was developed in partnership with a number of youth organisations and supported by HSE Health Promotion & Improvement team members from CHOs 8 and 9 and the HSE Education and Training Programme.
|
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Plan 2024 – 2027
|
HSE has recently published their heath and wellbeing stakeholder engagement and communications plan. The plan provides a comprehensive overview of the collaborative approach undertaken and communication activities delivered across HSE Health & Wellbeing (HSE H&W). Your engagement with and support for our H&W initiatives is vital to the ongoing HSE Healthy Ireland mission of promoting and supporting healthy living and healthy behaviours for all age groups of our populations and our staff, as part of our core business in the delivery of health and social care services.
I would like to draw your attention to the specific action areas for our National Priority Policy Programmes at the end of the plan and encourage you to look through them. To read this plan visit hse-health-and-wellbeing-communications-plan-2024.pdf
|
Mental Health Commission Annual Report 2023
|
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
|
National Disability Strategy Consultation Event
|
Get Involved – Culture Night Friday 20th September
|
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/
|
|
|
|
|
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast
|
The HSE has launched a podcast call Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast each week a different aspect of health and wellbeing is discussed please see below some of the most recent podcasts
60. Skin Cancer Prevention
61. Focus on Fatherhood
62. Young Social Innovators
63. Mental Health Promotion
All podcast are now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and on the HSE Health and Wellbeing YouTube channel
|
|
|
|
|
Tipperary Together Newsletter
|
Tipperary Heritage Office Newsletter
|
|
|
|
|
Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter
|
|
|
|
PHONE
