Wexford PPN Bulletins

Bulletin 5th January 2024

Please find below information that may be of interest to the members of your group and we would ask you to share this with them. Information is also regularly provided on our Wexford PPN Facebook page, @countywexfordppn

Consultations

National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has launched a public consultation for the Government’s second National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland.

The main purpose of the consultation is to seek the views of all interested parties on the content of the next National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland.

Submissions can be made before 31st January 2024 and further details can be found Here

Events

Meet Your Neighbour – EOI for 2024 Events

Following the success of the Meet Your Neighbour initiative in 2023, expressions of interest are now sought by Healthy Wexford from Community Groups to run events during January-March 2024.

Healthy Wexford would support the group to run and manage the event, which is designed to encourage local social connection. The events are an opportunity for local communities to find out about and connect with their own local groups and activities, and to meet new people and old friends over a cuppa. Send us an email to express an interest by 12th January: annette.dupuy@wexfordcoco.ie

Workshops

Think Brain Health webinar

In this exciting webinar you can Discover how healthy behaviours support your incredible brain. Sarah Mc Cormack, Healthy Ireland Lead, Health & Wellbeing, HSE and Dr Sean O’Dowd, Consultant Neurologist, Tallaght University Hospital; and Clinical Lead, National Dementia Services are joined by a fantastic panel to talk about our brain and the things we can do to look after it.

The conference talks place on Jan 24th from 11am – 12pm, you can register Here

Sustainable Development Goals – Free Training Course

In September 2015, the world’s leaders signed on to this new agenda, answering the call for a global vision of important social, economic and environmental needs to support the planet and its people in long-term prosperity and survival. The goals include a set of key areas of focus, as well as detailed targets to put our planet on track for this continuing sustainability through 2030 and beyond.

This is a great free training course that you can complete in your own time.

More info Here

PPN Stakeholder Training

The online only self-paced training videos programme for PPN stakeholders has been developed with SJI. Registrations for the online only training is now open. Social Justice Ireland is providing this training on behalf of the Department.

The online only training covers the following:

  • An Introduction to the PPNs (2 Modules)
  • Local Government Budgets
  • PPNs and Local Government
  • Effective Participation in Consultations
  • Effective Facilitation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Measuring Outcomes and Impacts

 

This is online only and is intended for self-directed learning at the learner’s own pace. Social Justice Ireland will provide some support via the webform on each Module page. There are no scheduled classes as part of this training.

To register, please complete the Registration Form at the following link: : Register for Training | Social Justice Ireland

Supports

Community Climate Action Programme – NOW OPEN!
The Community Climate Action Programme is now open and will close for applications on 6th March 2024. Now is the time to start planning for making an application so please contact Clinton Donovan, Community Climate Action Officer at 087-2139870 or email climateaction@wexfordcoco.ie

Funding of up to 100% of the cost of a climate action project is available through this scheme, up to a maximum of €100,000. Project examples could be insulation of community buildings, solar panels, bicycle parking, rainwater harvesting, community gardens / allotments, etc.

Further information on the programme is available Here

For inclusion on the Climate Action Mailing List click Here

Seniors Alert Scheme (SAS)

The scheme provides free personal alarm equipment to persons aged 65 years or older who meet the eligibility criteria. The cost of the monitoring service for the first year is also covered by the scheme.

Applications can be made via 640+ SAS registered organisations – these are local voluntary and community-based organisations across the country.

Pobal manages the scheme and further details (including community groups info) can be found Here

 

LGBT+ Helpline

The LGBT+ Helpline (Freephone 1800 929 539) is available 7 days a week with trained volunteers ready to listen. Our Helpline is available: Monday to Thursday: 6:30pm to 10:00pm, Fridays: 4:00pm to 10:00pm and Weekends: 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

 

PPN Representatives

Current PPN Representative’s details can be found Here.

If you have any issues or want to discuss something, please feel free to get in contact.

If any member groups are hosting training, events, workshops, or consultations that would be suitable and open to other PPN members please do let us know so that we can share it for you in our bulletins and on our Social Media channels.

 

Kind Regards,

Ian & Sue

Líonra Rannpháirtíochta Pobail Loch Garman
Wexford Public Participation Network
Wexford County Hall, Carricklawn, Wexford, Y35 WY93
Tel : 053 919 6553 / 087 139 7559

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