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Taking place on Saturday 5th September 13:00 - 16:00 at DLR Cherrywood All-Weather Pitch

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Job Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer for CARR'S Child & Family Service 

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Job Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer for CARR'S Child & Family Service 

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This Chief Executive Officer role is a senior leadership position responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational management, and day-to-day running of Carr's Child and Family Services (CCAFS).

Place of Work: CCAFS Offices, 5 Northbrook Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 HP28.

Contract Type: Permanent, following successful completion of 6-month probationary period.

Working Hours: Full-time. Some flexibility may be required in respect of working hours to meet the needs of the role.

If you are a values-driven professional looking to take on a rewarding role, please send your CV and cover letter to Orla Dolan, Consultant - Talent, 2into3.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 19th August 2026.

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Dublin Mountains Partnership August Timetable

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Dublin Mountains Partnership August Timetable

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Make the most August with some lovely events coming up with the Dublin Mountains Partnership!

📅 Events will be available to book on our Eventbrite page 7-14 days in advance.
📌 Check out the poster for details and keep an eye out for booking links.
📢 Follow us on Eventbrite to be the first to hear about new events:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/dublin-mountains-partnership-77138102223

Stay up to date with all the latest news and updates at dublinmountains.ie 📰

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For more information and to register please visit https://onefamily.ie/courses/?category=online-courses

If you have any questions please contact emckiernan@onefamily.ie

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if you have any questions please contact emckiernan@onefamily.ie

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Free Entry to OPW Heritage Sites for under 18s in the Month of August 2026

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Free Entry to OPW Heritage Sites for under 18s in the Month of August 2026

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Enjoy free admission for all under-18s from 1–31 August 2026.

This initiative offers young people a fun and memorable way to connect with history, nature and culture over the summer holidays.

Explore castles and historic tower houses, peaceful monasteries, beautiful botanic gardens and military forts.

Pre-booked tickets are required in order to manage capacities at sites for the duration of the pilot scheme, and all children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Free admission to all fee-paying sites with the exception of Kilmainham Gaol and Brú na Boinne

A variety of itineraries are available to plan your visit this August. From day trips to week long excursions to specialised itineraries, there is something for all the family to enjoy at Itineraries | Heritage Ireland.

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Under 18s Go Free for August 2026 | Heritage Ireland

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Under 18s Go Free for August 2026 | Heritage Ireland

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Enjoy free admission for all under-18s from 1–31 August 2026. This initiative offers young people a fun and memorable way to connect with history, nature and

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An Introduction to Autism for Primary Schools establishing their first Autism Class

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An Introduction to Autism for Primary Schools establishing their first Autism Class

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The Autism Inclusion Team is offering a range of opportunities for newly appointed teachers to take part in the NCSE Introduction to Autism training this August and throughout Term 1 of the 2026/27 school year.

Registration for summer courses and August training is now open.

Training will be delivered in a flexible format, with virtual sessions available over Summer 2026 and a blended learning approach in Term 1—supporting teachers at different stages of their journey.

Please see links for primary Autism class teachers New Autism Classes Primary NCSE Teacher Professional Learning by NCSE - Flipsnack

School leaders are encouraged to share this information with newly appointed teachers in Autism classes.

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New Autism Classes Primary NCSE Teacher Professional Learning

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An Introduction to Autism for Post-Primary Schools establishing their first Autism Class

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An Introduction to Autism for Post-Primary Schools establishing their first Autism Class

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The Autism Inclusion Team is offering a range of opportunities for newly appointed teachers to take part in the NCSE Introduction to Autism training this August and throughout Term 1 of the 2026/27 school year.

Registration for summer courses and August training is now open.

Training will be delivered in a flexible format, with virtual sessions available over Summer 2026 and a blended learning approach in Term 1—supporting teachers at different stages of their journey.

Post-primary Autism class teachers New Autism Classes Post-Primary NCSE Teacher Professional Le by NCSE - Flipsnack

School leaders are encouraged to share this information with newly appointed teachers in Autism classes.

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New Autism Classes Post-Primary NCSE Teacher Professional Le

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Exploring and Thinking 2026-27: Early Childhood Arts Residency Awards

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Exploring and Thinking 2026-27: Early Childhood Arts Residency Awards

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The Dublin region Local Authorities and Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC) are working in partnership to support early childhood arts practice and to increase access to quality arts experiences for children experiencing homelessness.

The partnership invites applications from artists to develop and deliver early childhood arts residencies within homeless accommodation services across the four local authority administrative areas.

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Le Chéile Mentoring: Youth and Parent Volunteer Mentors

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Le Chéile Mentoring: Youth and Parent Volunteer Mentors

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Le Chéile Mentoring provides a one-to-one mentoring service for young people who are involved in the Justice system and their parents.

You can apply by visiting www.lecheile.ie/volunteer and filling in an application form. All candidates will undergo interview, mentor induction training, reference checks, Garda Vetting and/or Overseas vetting. If you are interested in finding out more, email Mark Turner at markturner@lecheile.ie or call 086 048 8349.

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There are opportunities to join our team of volunteers as either a HUGG Champion or a HUGG Support Group Facilitator.

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Volunteer to Support Suicide Bereavement | HUGG

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Volunteer with HUGG to support those bereaved by suicide. Join us as a Facilitator or Champion and make a meaningful difference today.

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E-cigarettes and other nicotine containing products- information booklet

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E-cigarettes and other nicotine containing products- information booklet

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New Youth Vaping Prevention Campaign:  The HSE has recently launched a new public vaping prevention campaign. Vaping (e-cigarettes) and nicotine pouches (snus) are a relatively new health risk. While most young people don’t vape or use nicotine pouches, the use of these products among young people is increasing and is a public health concern for the HSE

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New Youth Vaping Prevention Campaign – HSE Health and Wellbeing

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Traveller Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service

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Traveller Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service

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Introducing the Traveller Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service – Available Nationwide

Free, confidential emotional support
Rapid response within 24–48 hours
Practical help with services and supports Culturally understanding, Traveller-led support

Contact:
Ciara – 086 1021852 | ciara.mcdonagh@otm.ie
Tracy – 086 1021855 | tracy@otm.ie

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Video created by IBCB and Safe Ireland to highlight the supports available to survivors of gender-based violence within the IBCB member banks, AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB.

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Video created by IBCB and Safe Ireland to highlight the supports available to survivors of gender-based violence within the IBCB member banks, AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB.

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IBCB Providing support for survivors of Gender-Based Violence

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This video provides an overview of the supports available to survivors of Gender-Based Violence within the IBCB member banks, AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB. It is created in collaboration with Safe Ireland.

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Connecting you to the right mental health support in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown

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Welcome to Let's Talk DLR

Connecting you to the right mental health support in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown

Get the facts you need about mental health services and how they can help you!

The LetsTalkDLR website provides the facts about the mental health services in your area, lets you hear about other young people's experiences, and helps you to connect to get the help and support you need!

I NEED HELP NOW

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Providing the facts about the mental health services in Dun Laoghaire - Rathdown and helping young people to connect to get the help and support they need!

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This page is to help make information more available in a way that is accessible and easy to understand. On this page you will find all the webinars that we have created on a range of important topics. They are intended to provide support and guidance to Autistic individuals families, educators, and other professionals.

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As I Am | Ireland’s Autism Charity | Webinars

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Webinars that we have created to provide support and guidance to Autistic individuals, families, educators, and other professionals.

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Webinar: Responding to Child and Adolescent Anxiety - What can parents do? 

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Webinar: Responding to Child and Adolescent Anxiety - What can parents do? 

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Dr Tara Kelly's Webinar

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Webinar: Responding to conflict or aggression

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Webinar: Responding to conflict or aggression

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Dr Tara Kellys Presentation

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Managing Conflict with or aggression from your child or teenager

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Webinar: Responding to School Avoidance Webinar

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Webinar: Responding to School Avoidance Webinar

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Dr Tara Kelly's Presentation

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HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast

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HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast

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Host Fergal Fox speaks with experts Rosemary Kavanagh (Speech and Language Therapist), Niamh Garavin (Occupational Therapist), and Muireann Treacy (Clinical Psychologist) about the intricacies of adolescent development, with a particular focus on anxiety.

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In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox speaks with experts Rosemary Kavanagh (Speech and Language Therapist), Niamh Garavin (Occupational Therapist), and Muireann Treacy (Clinical Psychologist) about the intricacies of adolescent development, with a particular focus on anxiety.

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Exam Stress Tips: Episode 103 HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

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Exam Stress Tips: Episode 103 HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

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& Wellbeing podcast which focuses on Exam Stress Tips

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Little People, Big Feelings: Episode 104 HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

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Little People, Big Feelings: Episode 104 HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

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Supporting young children to manage their emotions

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#104 Little People, Big Feelings: Helping kids manage their emotions

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In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, host Fergal Fox and guests Melissa Vindigni (Senior Occupational Therapist), Muireann Treacy (Clinical Psychologist) and Rosemary Kavanagh (Speech and Language Therapist) discuss the emotional experiences of young children under the theme "Little People, Big Feelings."

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Managing Parenting Stress: Episode 110 HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

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Managing Parenting Stress: Episode 110 HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

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Managing Parenting Stress - Episode 110 HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

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July, Aug, Sept, Oct

Take the fuss out of fussy eating is a FREE, monthly Zoom webinar delivered by HSE Dietitians from North Dublin

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Eventbrite - HSE Health and Wellbeing presents Take the fuss out of fussy eating - Thursday, 1 June 2023 | Thursday, 5 June 2025 - Find event and ticket information.

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The ‘Learning to Talk’ series is a playlist of over 20 videos for helping all adults to support children’s early communication development. There is also a separate playlist of five bitesize YouTube shorts that are 30 to 50 seconds long.

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'Learning to Talk' series created by Speech and Language Therapists

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'Learning to Talk' series created by Speech and Language Therapists

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Same Rules Apply Better Digital Parenting Webinar

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Same Rules Apply Better Digital Parenting Webinar

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SAME RULES APPLY Better Digital Parenting Event 2025

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Teacher Registration: ‘Mind Me-Mind You’ programme for PRIMARY school teachers

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Teacher Registration: ‘Mind Me-Mind You’ programme for PRIMARY school teachers

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The ‘Mind Me-Mind You’ Programme is free to all primary schools/teachers. Our programme is designed in line with the wellbeing curriculum to support teachers in building the foundations of good mental health education and wellbeing in children.

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Teacher Registration – Mind Me, Mind You – Cycle Against Suicide

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Registered Offices:(ROI) 1st Floor, 6 Lapp’s Quay, Cork, (NI) 385 Springfield Road, Belfast, BT12 7DG.

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These short online sessions highlight the success of Relate in supporting schools and improving student engagement and wellbeing through a regulation-first, trauma-informed approach.
Topics include stressor tools and relational practices. Multiple dates and times are available, with booking links accessible via the link.

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View NCSE1’s Linktree to discover and stream music from top platforms like YouTube, Spotify here. Your next favorite track is just a click away!

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Teacher Registration: Cycle Against Suicide’s evidence-based POST PRIMARY Schools programme HEADSTRONG

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Teacher Registration: Cycle Against Suicide’s evidence-based POST PRIMARY Schools programme HEADSTRONG

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Registration is now open for our evidence-based secondary school programme, HEADSTRONG.  Our programme offers flexible delivery options to suit your school’s needs.

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Teacher Registration – HEADSTRONG – Cycle Against Suicide

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Whether you are a parent, teacher or clinician, this session offers valuable insights to help reframe your understanding of ADHD and better support those who live with it every day.

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ADHD: Reframing Attention and Effort – Cycle Against Suicide

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Registered Offices:(ROI) 1st Floor, 6 Lapp’s Quay, Cork, (NI) 385 Springfield Road, Belfast, BT12 7DG.

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Responsibilities of Organisations under Children First: Information for Parents

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Responsibilities of Organisations under Children First: Information for Parents

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Safe Harbour is an illustrated storybook for children who have been bereaved by suicide.

It has been developed by bereavement experts- including professionals and people with lived experience – to help a child with their grief by encouraging conversation and developing their understanding of death and suicide.

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Foroige - Referral brochure re mentoring

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Foroige - Referral brochure re mentoring

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AsIAm and Down Syndrome Ireland publish the Same Chance Playbook

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AsIAm and Down Syndrome Ireland publish the Same Chance Playbook

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This resource embodies the united vision of both organisations to cultivate a more inclusive and empowering environment for each Autistic person with Down syndrome, or a dual identity.

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As I Am | News | AsIAm and Down Syndrome Ireland publish the Same Chance Playbook

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This resource embodies the united vision of both organisations to cultivate a more inclusive and empowering environment for each Autistic person with Down syndrome, or a dual identity. This guide was co-created to offer actionable strategies and insights for designing accessible and engaging activities that respect the distinct sensory, communication and developmental needs of participants.

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The resource explains that emotional regulation does not mean stopping emotions. It shows that children need support to learn what to do with big feelings such as anger, frustration, sadness, and overwhelm. It clearly describes emotional dysregulation in children, including meltdowns, shouting, aggression, freezing, shutting down, or running away, and explains that this behaviour is a sign of difficulty coping rather than misbehaviour.

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Step Up to Secondary School: Helping students and parents with the move from primary school to secondary school

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Step Up to Secondary School: Helping students and parents with the move from primary school to secondary school

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Each resource page has a number of topics for parents and students to browse through. Some topics have additional information such as advice, videos or extra research – just click the link when you see it. Some of these may be more interesting if you’re a parent.

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Helping students and parents with the move from primary school to secondary school How To Use Each resource page has a number of topics for parents and students to browse through. Some topics have additional information such as advice, videos or extra research – just click the link when you see it. Some of these […]

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AsIAm are delighted to be supporting individuals and families to make communication systems more accessible and provide an alternative pathway for Autistic people who may benefit from AAC. The AAC Support Programme aims to provide high tech communication devices as well as supports, information and guidance on AAC devices to the Autism community and their families.

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AsIAm are delighted to be supporting individuals and families to make communication systems more accessible and provide an alternative pathway for Autistic people who may benefit from AAC. The AAC Support Programme aims to provide high tech communication devices as well as supports, information and guidance on AAC devices to the Autism community and their families.

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It’s Not The End of the World - Help for dealing with Intimate Image Abuse

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It’s Not The End of the World - Help for dealing with Intimate Image Abuse

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"It’s Not The End of the World" campaign focuses on empowering children and young people to understand what intimate image abuse (IIA) is and how to access support, should they or a friend ever need it.

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Traveller counselling service for young people 

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Traveller counselling service for young people 

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Safe Harbour is an illustrated storybook for children who have been bereaved by suicide.

It has been developed by bereavement experts- including professionals and people with lived experience – to help a child with their grief by encouraging conversation and developing their understanding of death and suicide.

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Safe Harbour: A Helpful Guide for Parents and Carers 

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Safe Harbour: A Helpful Guide for Parents and Carers 

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This guide is to accompany Safe Harbour, an illustrated storybook for children who have been bereaved by suicide.

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The vision at ICBN is that all children and young people, together with the adults in their lives, can easily access a choice of high quality local and national information, guidance and support to enable them to manage the impact of death on their lives.

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Irish Hospice Foundation Bereavement Support Line

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Irish Hospice Foundation Bereavement Support Line

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The Bereavement Support Line, set up by Irish Hospice Foundation in partnership with the HSE, is a freephone service available mornings Monday to Friday. It provides a confidential safe space for those who have lost a loved one, friend or colleague, to talk about their loss and grief.

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Bereavement Support Line - Irish Hospice Foundation

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Many people have experienced and will experience the death of someone close during the COVID-19 pandemic. It may have been a COVID-related death or a death

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Want to learn to code? We have a FREE course available in dlr LexIcon. We've teamed up with Coding Ireland to offer a series of online self-guided courses, covering coding, digital art & animation, AI, and computer/internet skills. There are pathways for every age group, and all you need to do is email dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie to register.

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A Guide for Parents and Carers of Bereaved School Age Children and Young People

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A national seminar for migrant parents and youth on wellbeing, inclusion and community resilience

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These short online sessions highlight the success of Relate in supporting schools and improving student engagement and wellbeing through a regulation-first, trauma-informed approach.
Topics include stressor tools and relational practices. Multiple dates and times are available, with booking links accessible via the link.

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View NCSE1’s Linktree to discover and stream music from top platforms like YouTube, Spotify here. Your next favorite track is just a click away!

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Parents Notify – Special Class/Special School Placement

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Parents Notify – Special Class/Special School Placement

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Support families seeking a special class or special school place for September 2027:

Parents and guardians seeking a special class or special school placement for September 2027 should complete the Parents Notify form by 1 September 2026 and submit supporting reports by 15 September 2026.

The NCSE ask schools and professionals to help spread the word to families who may require a special class or special school place for the 2027/28 school year.

Key messages to share with your school community:

Apply early: The deadline is 1 September 2026.

Don't wait for reports: Parents should submit the notification form now—supporting documents can follow by 15 September.

Mandatory step: An NCSE Eligibility Letter is required before a school can formally offer a specialist placement.

Once the form and supporting information are received, the local SENO will review the information and provide guidance.

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Parents Notify – Special Class/Special School Placement - NCSE

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Living Well is a FREE group programme for adults living with 1 or more long-term health conditions. These include but are not limited to COPD, asthma, diabetes, stroke, heart conditions, multiple sclerosis (MS), arthritis, cancer, Crohn’s disease, chronic pain and depression.

It takes place over 6 workshops of 2.5 hours, once a week on the following dates:

1. 1st Sept to 6th Oct (Tuesdays) @ 10:30am – 1pm in Wicklow Primary Care

2. 2nd Sept to 14th Oct (Wednesdays) @ 7pm – 9:30pm via ONLINE

3. 3rd Sept to 8th Oct (Thursdays) @ 9:30am – 12pm in Bray Primary Care

4. 13th Oct to 17th Nov (Tuesdays) @ 10am – 12:30pm in Dun Laoghaire Primary Care

5. 21st Oct to 25th Nov (Wednesdays) @ 10:30am – 1pm in Greystones Family Resource Centre

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Festival of Inclusion 2026: Thriving Together/Faoi Bhláth le Chéile

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Festival of Inclusion 2026: Thriving Together/Faoi Bhláth le Chéile

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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (dlr) County Council is delighted to host the annual dlr Festival of Inclusion.  The aim of dlr Festival of Inclusion is to highlight and celebrate social inclusion initiatives and to support and encourage all to actively participate and engage in the community.

The 2026 festival will run from Sunday the 27th September to Saturday the 3rd October and dlr County Council invites all community and voluntary groups, organisations, charities, clubs, associations etc to organise events in your community this year during the festival.

Closing date for receipt of funding applications and details of events for inclusion in the 2026 dlr Festival of Inclusion programme: Friday 7th August 2026.

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Taking place 11th to 13th September

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My Little Library Bag is here for all children starting Junior Infants in September 2026!

Pop into your local dlr Library to collect yours: No appointment. No charge. Just brilliant books!

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Belong To LGBTQ+ Summer Project 2026 - Belong To - LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland

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Join other LGBTQ+ young people from 14 to 17 and 18 to 23 years old this summer for a series of free events and activities throughout July and August. Join Belong To for fun trips, workshops and celebrations in Dublin City Centre. You can attend some events and not others, drop in for one week only. It’s up to you. We recommend (but it’s not essential) coming

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Gemma O'Neill is hosting the below online trainings in August:

1) Understanding and Addressing Autistic Masking in the Classroom on 18 Aug 2026 (19:00 - 20:00).

2) Empowering Autistic Students Through Self-Advocacy on 25 Aug 2026 (19:00 - 20:00).

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Full Day Professional Training Programme All training sessions delivered by Middletown Centre for Autism for professionals are on topics specifically related to the educational needs of autistic children and young people and as such, the training sessions

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Balancing Stress is a free online programme developed by the HSE to help us understand and manage stress. The programme is delivered by Dr Niamh Clarke, HSE principal psychologist. It consists of six 35 minute online sessions. The programme is for adults aged 18 years or older and is

designed to give us tools to identify stress triggers, reduce negative thinking patterns, boost our mood and create a more balanced lifestyle.

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Parent Webinar - with Prof. Bobby Smyth - The Developing Brain and Drug Use: What every parent needs to know.

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Parent Webinar - with Prof. Bobby Smyth - The Developing Brain and Drug Use: What every parent needs to know.

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Webinar – Prof. Bobby Smyth – Cycle Against Suicide

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HSE First Foods Made Easy: Introducing Your Baby to Family Foods

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HSE First Foods Made Easy: Introducing Your Baby to Family Foods

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Our expert-led workshop, delivered in collaboration by Public Health Nurses (PHNs) and Dietitians, covers essential topics to help you navigate the weaning process with confidence.

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HSE First Foods Made Easy: Introducing Your Baby to Family Foods

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Join us for an informative session on introducing your baby to family foods!

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Webinar Supporting your teen when they are feeling socially isolated & neurodivergent teens experiencing social exclusion 

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Webinar Supporting your teen when they are feeling socially isolated & neurodivergent teens experiencing social exclusion 

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1) Supporting your teen when they are feeling socially excluded:

https://west.planetyouth.ie/videos/supporting-your-teen-when-theyre-feeling-socially-excluded/

2) Supporting neurodivergent teens experiencing social exclusion:

https://west.planetyouth.ie/videos/supporting-neurodivergent-teens-experiencing-social-exclusion/

Please find above links to recordings of two webinars provided by our Planet Youth Partners in the West.  These are suitable for parents, services, and SCP/HSCL workers and mention a lot of resources.

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The Separation Network - Training events

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The Separation Network - Training events

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The Separation Network are delighted to bring a series of Training Events to front-line practitioners.

Including TENI, Intercultural Awareness, Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue

All events can be viewed and booked by clicking this link which leads you to the website: Programme of Activity – Rainbows Ireland

All events are low cost; however, please email geraldine@rainbowsireland.ie if you wish to discuss the fees.

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Barnardos Parental Advocacy & Information Service has been working in collaboration with the Legal Aid Board on a series of informative webinars

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Barnardos Parental Advocacy & Information Service has been working in collaboration with the Legal Aid Board on a series of informative webinars

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The intention of these webinars mirrors the principles of our service – to listen to, inform, and empower parents of children subject to care proceedings. Our previous three webinars have touched on the work of the Legal Aid Board, the role of the solicitor, and the average courtroom experience.

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In Conversation – Barnardos Parental Advocacy & the Legal Aid Board

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Join the Barnardos Parental Advocacy & Information Service Team for this webinar series, exploring and explaining the legal processes at play in childcare ca…

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Music Generation DLR Jam Hub - The Beat Cafe

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Music Generation DLR Jam Hub - The Beat Cafe

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Furry Hill Homework and Afterschool Programme Mondays and Thursdays

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Furry Hill Homework and Afterschool Programme Mondays and Thursdays

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Young Bugs 1.45-2.30

1st-3rd Class 2.45-3.30

4th-6th Class 3.45-4.30

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FH Homework&Afterschool Project new brochure

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The purpose of the Parenting platform is to provide you as parents with a platform where you can easily access videos, webinars, and podcasts on parenting related issues. This will allow you to easily access information, tips and strategies in a timely and relaxed manner and will also provide links to other supports in your area. Welcome to The Parenting Platform: A one stop destination for raising happy, healthy children.

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The purpose of the Parenting platform is to provide you as parents with a platform where you can easily access videos, webinars, and podcasts on parenting related issues. This will allow you to easily access information, tips and strategies in a timely and relaxed manner and will also provide links to other supports in your area.

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AsIAm Child and Family Programme: Registration

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AsIAm Child and Family Programme: Registration

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Changing Futures Website- explain Tusla services to children

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Changing Futures Website- explain Tusla services to children

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Welcome to Changing Futures, a website for young people made by young people with experience of Tusla services.

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Every Tuesday, 3.30pm
Blackrock Library
All welcome

Join library staff for stories and fun every Tuesday afternoon

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Saturdays 10.30am - 12.30pm
Blackrock Library
To book, email blackrocklib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7215
Lego fun for all the family on National Public Libraries Open Day ! Bring your most creative ideas and we’ll provide the Lego.

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Wednesdays, 3.00pm
Shankill Library
Suitable for ages 3-6 yrs with parent or guardian
All welcome, no booking required

Join library staff for stories and fun every week. We have some colouring in of some well-known characters for afterwards to help you keep your little ones busy. Come and visit us.

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Support Pathways for Children with Additional Needs

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Support Pathways for Children with Additional Needs

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Designed as a guide for parents of children with additional needs, Support Pathways for Children with Additional Needs also equips Early Years professionals, educators, and community workers to share clear, reliable information in a language families understand.

Available to download in 6 languages.

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Children with Additional Needs Ukrainian, Urdu, Somali, Georgian and Arabic.

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Support Pathways for Children with Additional Needs translated into Ukrainian, Urdu, Somali, Georgian and Arabic. Information for Parents and Caregivers. These guides arose from a need within the community to support parents and caregivers concerned about their child’s development. It sets out various pathways and supports available for children with additional needs. It brings information from several organisations into one place to help parents and caregivers navigate a complex journey. Parents/caregivers may use this guide to support them at various stages of their journey, and different sections will be relevant at different stages of a child’s life.

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Mother and Toddler Group - Shankill Library

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Mother and Toddler Group - Shankill Library

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Mondays, 10.30am
Shankill Library
Suitable for ages 0-3 yrs
All welcome, no booking required

A friendly gathering for parents/guardians with their babies and toddlers, with picture books and a small selection of toys for children to enjoy, in a relaxed environment. Meet others and make new friends in a lovely library setting.

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The first Saturday morning of the month 11.00am - 12.00pm
Dalkey Library
Ages 5 yrs+ accompanied by an adult
To book, email dalkeylib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7217

What Lego creation will you build? Come for a free play session in the Library on the first Saturday morning of the month.

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Toddler and Guardian Group - Dalkey Library 

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Toddler and Guardian Group - Dalkey Library 

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Dalkey Library
Booking is required for all dates.
Fridays  10.30 - 11.15am
Join us for a different activity each week, with music mornings, storytimes and play!

To book, email dalkeylib@dlrcoco.ie or tel 01 285 5277

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Cabinteely Library
All welcome, no booking required

Attention budding builders! Exercise your engineering skills. Construct a skyscraper, build a bridge or produce a new pet, with our Magformers, Magnatiles or building blocks.

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Baby & Toddler Group - Cabinteely Library

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Baby & Toddler Group - Cabinteely Library

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Wednesdays 10am
Cabinteely Library
Suitable for 0-3 yrs.
Drop-in, no booking required

Join us for gentle stories, interactive songs and playtime and a chance to meet other parents and carers in your local community.

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Every other Friday afternoon. 3.30 - 4.30pm
Cabinteely Library
Suitable for ages 7 yrs+
All welcome, no booking required

Don't be bored at home! Come and play at our games club in Cabinteely Library. We'll have a selection of board games and PS4 games for kids from ages 7+, so challenge yourself every other Friday afternoon.

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Children & Family Events: Deansgrange Library

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Children & Family Events: Deansgrange Library

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Baby and Carer Group
Mondays, 10.30 - 11.30am
Suitable for ages 0-18 mths
No booking required

Come along and meet other babies and carers in the Children’s Library. Play with the toys and borrow some books!

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Every Tuesday
Cabinteely Library
Suitable for ages 3-6 yrs
All welcome, no booking required

Come and join library staff for gentle stories, interactive songs and playtime and a chance for carers to meet in your local community library.

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Cycle Against Suicide Webinar- Engaging teenagers on managing emotions and making life choices. 

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Cycle Against Suicide Webinar- Engaging teenagers on managing emotions and making life choices. 

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Dr. Michael Sweeney discusses how parents can encourage their teenagers to engage in meaningful conversations about managing emotions and making life choices.

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The Cycle Against Suicide funded PhD HELP programme of research aims to provide the scientific evidence for development of the Cycle Against Suicide state of the art Child and Adolescent Mental Health Reusable Learning Toolkit for Parents (packaged as the Cycle Against Suicide HELP programme).

While myriad psychoeducational resources have been developed, few have followed an evidenced-based framework and available data is not clearcut as to whether materials currently in use are effective. This, Cycle Against Suicide PhD programme of research, aims to address this stark knowledge gap and inform the development of an effective, scalable, reusable mental health learning tool for parents, which, while incorporating global data, is bespoke to an Irish audience.

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The Cycle Against Suicide funded PhD HELP programme of research aims to provide the scientific evidence for development of the Cycle Against Suicide state of the art Child and Adolescent Mental Health Reusable Learning Toolkit for Parents (packaged as the Cycle Against Suicide HELP programme).

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The Dublin CYPSC Hub acts as a directory of services across Dublin City & County, supported by the Children and Young People's Services Committees.

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Every Tuesday from 5.30 - 7.30pm
Cabinteely Library

We want our libraries to be a friendly and inclusive space for everyone in our community. We are aware for some members of our community the noise and sensory overload in many public places, even libraries, can be overwhelming.

On Tuesday evenings in Cabinteely we will have:
•          Reduced lighting
•          Priority queuing for customers dealing with autism as well as extra assistance upon request
•          Self-service machine on silent
•          Phones quiet
•          Autism assistance dogs always welcome.

Come and visit us and enjoy your library space

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SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions and is a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems. Parents (and other caregivers) participate in SPACE treatment sessions. In most cases the child or adolescent does not need to attend the treatment sessions.

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Peep Mounttown- Monkstown parent & baby /child group.

PEEP+ Mounttown parent & baby/child group Friday 10am - 11.30 am ( term time only)

Places available please contact Tracey 0871129542 for further information.

Open to all parents or legal guardian. Open to all parents or legal guardian.

Peep + is a free weekly parent & Child group ( 0-2) years to support parents to build a positive healthy relationship with their children through play and other fun learning activities.

Peep supports parents and carers to improve their children’s life chances by:

Developing sensitive and responsive relationships with their babies and children,

Making the most of day-to-day learning opportunities – listening, talking, playing, singing, and sharing books and stories together,

Recognising and building on their own learning potential and achievements,

Babies and children to become confident communicators and learners through play.

Supports Practitioners to develop their work with parents/carers and young children.

Supports Communities to narrow the attainment gap, which appears even before children reach school.

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Child and Family Support Network Co-ordinatorsTusla - Child and Family Agency

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The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is now the dedicated State agency responsible for improving wellbeing and outcomes for children.

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Webinar Watchback: Vaping & Psychoactive Substances, Promoting Mental Health

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Webinar Watchback: Vaping & Psychoactive Substances, Promoting Mental Health

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Vaping Products & Psychoactive Substances: What You Should Know as a Parent

https://hsehealthandwellbeingnews.com/webinar-watchback-vaping-psychoactive-substances-promoting-mental-health/

New Youth Vaping Prevention Campaign:  The HSE has recently launched a new public vaping prevention campaign. Vaping (e-cigarettes) and nicotine pouches (snus) are a relatively new health risk. While most young people don’t vape or use nicotine pouches, the use of these products among young people is increasing and is a public health concern for the HSE

https://hsehealthandwellbeingnews.com/new-hse-vaping-public-information-campaign/

For more from HSE Health and Wellbeing subscribe to the Newsletter below

Subscribe here to get this newsletter

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Guidance for Meitheal Strengths and Needs Form

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Guidance for Meitheal Strengths and Needs Form

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Children's Disability Network Team Referral form

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Children's Disability Network Team Referral form

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If you're worried that your child may have a disability, talk to your GP or public health nurse (PHN) as soon as possible. They can talk to you about what will happen next.

Children who have mild or moderate difficulties may be referred to one or more health professionals in their local primary care services.

Children who have a range of significant difficulties may be referred to a children's disability network team (CDNT). This is a team of professionals with expertise in disability who work closely together.

Referral

A referral can be made by a healthcare professional. Or you can make the referral yourself.

To do this:

1. Complete the Children's Services Referral Form (PDF, 106 KB, 11 pages)

2. Complete an Additional Information Form for your child

The Additional Information Form lets you describe your child and what your concerns are. It will help to refer them to the right service for them.

Complete the Additional Information Form for children aged:

0 to 12 months (PDF, 130 KB, 7 pages)

1 to 3 years old (PDF, 204 KB, 10 pages)

3 to 6 years old (PDF, 221 KB, 12 pages)

6 to 12 years old (PDF, 183 KB, 10 pages)

12 to 18 years old (PDF, 166 KB, 9 pages)

Find the Children's Disability Network Team for your area and where to send the referral
After a referral

When a referral is received, health and social care professionals will look at all the information you've provided. They use this to decide on the most appropriate service for your child.

The service will then contact you and let you know what will happen next. They will provide you with support as soon as possible, but you may have to wait for some services.

If you have to wait for services

Disability services may have a waiting list. How long you wait will vary, depending on the type of support your child needs and the demand for services in your area.

While you wait you can find help in other ways. For example, organisations dedicated to particular disabilities like Down Syndrome Ireland. They can provide information on disabilities and conditions, advice and emotional support.

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referral for services and children with disabilities

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self-referral for services for children with disabilities

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Get a referral for children's disability network team

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If you're worried that your child may have a disability, talk to your GP or public health nurse (PHN) as soon as possible. They can talk to you about what will happen next. Children who have mild or moderate difficulties may be referred to one or more health professionals in their local primary care services.