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Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce that over 3,000 projects have been supported through 2020 Community Enhancement Programme Friday, 22 January 2021. DRCD Press Office <press.office@drcd.gov.ie>   Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, have today announced that over 3,000 projects have been supported through the 2020 Community Enhancement Programme (CEP). The Programme, funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, is designed to support community groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, through the provision of small capital grants. Among the projects funded in 2020 include childcare groups and playgrounds, recreational... Read More

National Youth Council of Ireland News Upcoming training, deadlines, and calls Young Voices Meet Decision Makers Jan 21 (full) Vision for Youth Work: NYCI member consultation Jan 26 (full) Research Launch: Mapping Youth Arts Provision in Youth Work Settings Feb 4 Official DCEDIY/NYCI Covid-19 Induction Session for the Youth Sector Ongoing Remember to check out our Covid-19 hub for more resources, training, and advice.   Launch of new research: Mapping Youth Arts Provision in Youth Work Settings Join us to learn more about the shift at policy level and significant financial investment needed in order to advance meaningful and sustainable youth arts provision in Ireland. Our expert panel will look at concrete recommendations to help achieve this and on the day you’ll get... Read More

Dear All You will be aware of the newly reported Brazilian variant of COVID. By way of maximising the communication with people who may have travelled from Brazil in recent weeks, we are requesting Departments to reach out to their agencies and other organisations with which their sectors interact, including through local channels, to facilitate the following information reaching (and, as far as possible, being acted on by) the intended audience:   All passengers who have arrived from Brazil in January are requested to come forward for a COVID-19 PCR test.  This test can be obtained by going to a GP and seeking a referral.  GPs have been alerted and will facilitate this without any charge.   These travellers are also strongly advised to self-isolate for 14 days from the date... Read More

The HSE Minding Your Wellbeing programme is a free series of online video resources to help you learn and practice key elements of mental wellbeing, like resilience and self-care. This is a universal programme which encourages all ages to mind your wellbeing. You can access all of the videos HERE The programme consists of a series of 5 video sessions of around 20 minutes each on the following topics Practicing Self Care Understanding Our Thoughts Exploring Emotions Building Positive Relationships Improving Our Resilience   Source: https://www2.hse.ie/healthy-you/minding-your-wellbeing-programme.html Read More