Tipperary PPN Newsletter September 2019
Sections:
1. PPN News & Members Corner 2. Active Public Consultations/ Notices 3. Funding/ Grant Opportunities 4. Public Service Announcements, Training and Upcoming Local Events
PPN News
New Emails Hope everyone had a lovely summer and enjoyed a well deserved break. Pease note our email addresses in the PPN office have changed. Avril’s email (PPN coordinator) is now coordinator@ppntipperary.ie and Sharon’s email (PPN administrator) is now admin@ppntipperary.ie.
Community Meeting for Thurles, Templemore and Roscrea Following our community meeting held in Tipperary, Cahir & Cashel Municipal District in May to develop a vision for their communities future see vision here. Thurles Municipal District’s community meeting will be held on Wednesday 25th of September in Borrisoleigh Community Centre E41 YH58. Please come along to have your say in how your community looks into the future. To register visit Eventbright.ie PPN Training for Autumn
Active Public Consultations/ Notices
Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities Strategy Minster Ring has announced Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities a five year strategy to support the community and voluntary sector in Ireland 2019 – 2024. The Strategy to Support the Community & Voluntary Sector in Ireland sets out a long-term vision for our communities in Ireland. With actions to be implemented over the next five years, the Strategy sets a general direction of travel for Government policy in relation to community development, local development and the community and voluntary sector for the coming years. It also copper-fastens the renewed relationship and partnership between Government and the community and voluntary sector which has developed during the course of its preparation. The Strategy realises the intent of the 2016 Framework Policy for Local and Community Development (Framework Policy) and fulfils the commitment in the Programme for a Partnership Government to – produce a coherent policy framework and develop a strategy to support the community and voluntary sector and encourage a cooperative approach between public bodies and the community and voluntary sector. It has been co-produced by Government and people from the community development, local development, community and voluntary, and local government sectors. It is an ambitious strategy to support partnership and collaborative effort at all levels and between all stakeholders, comprising high level objectives and associated actions to support communities, their representative organisations, and the community and voluntary sector.
Re(al) Productive Justice Project People with disabilities are often denied the right to make reproductive decisions, including decisions about fertility, contraception, pregnancy, This project will be framed through the lens of ‘reproductive justice’. This is understood to include the right to have, and to choose not to have a child, and to parent one’s children – and to the supports required to give effect to these decisions. It is a concept which embodies the totality of rights. We are interested in talking with people with disabilities who are over 18 who have experienced difficulties on the basis of disability or a mental health diagnosis when seeking the any of the following:
You can share your story with us. For more information or to get involved: http://realproductivejustice.com/oral-history/ or email: realproductivejustice@nuigalway.ie
Funding/ Grant Opportunities
Community Environment Action Fund for 2019
Do you have a project or idea that could increase awareness of environmental issues in your local community or could help your community to become more sustainable? If so, you may qualify for funding from the Local Agenda 21 Community Environment Action Fund 2019. This fund promotes sustainable development by assisting small scale, non-profit environmental projects at local level. Does your project qualify? Projects should focus on environmental awareness and actions which complement national environmental policies such as those on waste, biodiversity, water conservation and climate change. A wide variety of projects have been supported in previous years, such as community gardens, compost schemes, rainwater harvesting, biodiversity projects, educational initiatives, etc. You can view lists of previously funded projects at dccae.gov.ie How to apply Applications must be made to the Environment Section, Tipperary County Council no later than 5pm on 27th September 2019. Further information and application forms are available online at www.dccae.gov.ie or below, or by contacting the Environment Section of Tipperary County Council at 0761 065 000
Public Service Announcements, Training and Upcoming Local Events
Introduction to Committee Skills Course Tipperary Education and Training board (ETB) in collaboration with Tipperary Public Participation Network are delighted to offer PPN members. Starting Tuesday 17th September 2019 from 7 pm – 9.30 pm. Tipperary ETB Training Services, Archerstown Business Park, Thurles, E41 YH58.
This course is designed for Community Education groups or Community or Voluntary Organisations.This course will help groups to establish their goals, purpose and focus, and assist compliance with the requirement of a functioning committee. This is 6 week course and will involve group work, participation, role play situations and self-evaluation.
To book your place on this work shop and for more information visit www.eventbrite.ie Places are limited for this course so booking is essential.
For more information contact PPN office on 0504 61014 or contact or Deborah ETB 067 31845 | 087 1251958
Life Skills programme and Relatives Programme Aware offers a range of positive mental health programmes for individuals struggling with common life challenges, as well programmes for people supporting a loved one through depression or bipolar disorder. These programmes educate and empower people with the skills to cope with the ups and downs which we all meet on our journey through life.
For more information visit www.aware.ie
Parents Plus Adolescent Programme An evidence-based parenting course promoting effective communication and positive relationships in families with adolescents aged 11 to 16 years. 8 week course will be taking place in Clonmel starting Wednesday 25th September 2019 for 6:30 pm to 9 pm. This is available to any parent/carer who is parenting an adolescent and is it free to attend. The course will be facilitated by Barnardos family support project, Clonmel. For more information or to book your place please contact Barnardos on 052 6170665
Child Welfare & Protection in Sport Training Tipperary Sports Partnership is facilitating a Child Welfare & Protection in Sport Basic Awareness training. The course is aimed at sports leaders, children’s officers, parents or anyone working with young people in sport. A central goal for all those involved in sport for young people is to provide a safe, positive and nurturing environment where children can develop and enhance their physical and social skills. Promoting a child-centred environment should go hand in hand with identifying and eliminating practices that impact negatively on safe and enjoyable participation in sport for young people. The next series workshops will be delivered by Sport Ireland tutors on:
To book your place visit www.tipperarysports.ie Cost is €15 plus booking fee. Please book early as places are limited on the workshop. A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded on completion of the course. For further information please contact TSP Clonmel office 0761 06 6201
Tipperary Women’s Mini Marathon 2019 Tipperary Sports Partnership are delighted to announce that the 2019 Tipperary Women’s Mini Marathon will take place in Clonmel on Sunday 29th September at 10.45 am. This year Tipperary Women’s Mini Marathon are delighted to celebrate their tenth anniversary. Special Olympics World Game Medalist Kellie O’Donnell recently launched the 2019 event with representatives from Tipperary Mini Marathon Committee. Registration is now open on www.tippminimarathon.ie and registration is both online and postal. The Mini Marathon aims to provide an opportunity for females to participate in a female only event and is open to walkers, joggers and runners of all abilities over the age of 18. Participants will receive a technical tee-shirt sponsored by LIT Tipperary. All finishers will receive a specially anniversary designed race medallion. Spot prizes will also be distributed on the day. All participants will be chip timed and the event is AAI measured and certified. TSP Clonmel Office, Ballingarrane House Cahir Road Clonmel Co. Tipperary | 0526187080 TSP Nenagh Office, Civic Offices, Limerick Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary | 0761 066888
Free Workshop : Good Governance in your Organisation (South Tipperary) South Tipperary Development Company (STDC) in collaboration with Tipperary Public Participation Network are delighted to offer PPN members
Free Workshop : Good Governance in your Organisation Spafield family resource centre, Old Rd, Waller’s-Lot, Cashel, Co. Tipperary E25 CX31 Thursday 12th September 2019 from 7pm – 9.30pm
Governance has become a significant requirement for all organisations. The Charities Governance Code provides a framework of best practice for all Community and Voluntary organisations even if it formally applies to bodies with charitable status for now. Though the framework is clear, how to apply it in practice is less obvious. This workshop will help identify some practical steps which can be taken by all organisations to apply the code.
The aim of this workshop is to:
Explain how to apply the governance code To book your place on this work shop visit www.eventbrite.ie
For more information contact PPN office on 0504 61014 or Hilary (STDC) on 052 7442652 | 086 825 4024 | info@stdc.ie
South Tipperary Autism Support Group Workshops Transition from Primary school to secondary school and behaviour workshop to be run by: Dee Hogan, Autism Specialist & Ellen Alonso, Speech and Language Therapist.
On Saturday 28th September in Hotel Minella, Clonmel from 10 am to 4 PM Cost: €30
Spaces are limited; a deposit of €10 non-refundable will be required to secure your place.
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Financial Wellbeing workshop with information on Special Needs Trust Planning, Special needs bank accounts and entitlements to be run by Financial Wellbeing.
On Thursday 3rd October in Hotel Minella, Clonmel from 7.30pm Doors open at 6.45pm Cost: Donation to the group if you wish
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact South Tipperary Autism Support Group Office info@southtippautism.ie | 052-6129529 | 085-2320394
Taking Control Workshop The ‘Taking Control’ Workshop is about practical ways to face life challenges, maintaining and taking control of your physical and mental wellbeing.
Monday 16th of September from 9.30am to 3pm in More Support Project (Old Court House), Bank street, Templemore The Aims are as follows;
We have structured our workshop so that each module follows on from and builds on prior learning, scaffolding onto new and existing knowledge and encouraging participants to progress from awareness of issues, through to interpretation and on to active problem solving.
There are 4 modules:
To book your place contact 087 264 2203 or 0505 24168 No Cost, lunch provided
Halloween Festival and Events Seminar This is the first ever Halloween Events Seminar run by AOIFE (Association of Irish Festival and Events) to engage with 110 plus Halloween event organisers in the Country. Saturday 14th September from 10:30 to 17:30 in Enterprise and Technology Centre, Creagh Ballinasloe
AOIFE’s Executive Director and Creative Director with some keynotes from successful pioneering Halloween events will deliver the day long programme targeted for community groups, volunteers and not for profits who wish to use the growing popularity of the Samhain tradition to produce a fun, creative and safe events. The Seminar will deal with:
Participants must register with the AOIFE Secretariat in advance to book a 15 minute consultation The Seminar is Free to AOIFE members and non-members must pay a small fee of €55 which can go towards the costs of purchasing a full AOIFE membership by the year end. A light lunch will be provided. To register please contact Hilary in Membership Officer (090) 964 5831 | info@aoifeonline.com | eventbrite.ie
Introduction To Youth Mental Health Work Shop Do you work with or volunteer with Young People? If yes then you are invited to participate in a one day interactive workshop which has been developed by Jigsaw: The National Centre for Youth Mental health and delivered in collaboration with the Department of Health Promotion and Improvement , Health and Wellbeing Division, HSE. Thursday 12th September 2019 from 9.30am – 4.30pm in Tyrone Community Centre, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
To book please use this link: https://bookwhen.com/ healthpromotionmidwest
If you have any queries please contact Vivien on 061-483218.
To book your place eventbrite.co.uk | www.workitout.info | 086 259 7275| jimmyryanwio@gmail.com
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