Singing groups are critical to communities. Sing Ireland, the national singing development agency and Creative Aging International, are developing Ageing Voices to encourage singing for health and well-being amongst adults, whether they live in the community or in care. Singing is fun, therapeutic,
‘Keep Well’ Campaign
The “Keep Well” campaign is aimed at showing people of all ages how we can mind our own physical and mental health and wellbeing by adding healthy and helpful habits to our daily and weekly routines. It will provide
#BeActive – Older Adult Home Exercise Plan
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership is one of 29 Local Sports Partnerships in the country who have come together to roll-out a 4-week physical activity plan for older adults as part of Positive Aging Week. The resource has been developed by
Understanding and Minding your Mental Health
GROW Mental Health are running a Community Education Programme in conjunction with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Social Prescribing Programme starting this week on the 30th September. This Community Mental Health Programme is free to attend and runs on Zoom over a
Students’ wellbeing and mental health – Support package announced
Minister Harris announces €5 million in student support Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, has today announced a comprehensive financial package of €5 million to support students’ wellbeing and mental health. This significant
The Healthy Ireland CMHF Small Grants Scheme is now open for applications.
This scheme provides funding to Local Community Groups, Voluntary Groups and Sporting Organisations to deliver actions which are in line with the Mental Health Theme of Healthy Ireland Round 3. The following provides a non-exhaustive list of indicative actions that could receive funding under the programme
The Creative Ireland Programme
Creative Ireland Programme is guided by a vision that every person in Ireland will have the opportunity to realise their full creative potential. It is an all-of-government initiative, from 2017 to 2022, to place creativity at the centre of public policy.
DLR Coastal Mobility Interventions
This set of critical mobility interventions is centred on making walking and cycling in DLR safe and enjoyable for all ages and abilities. This is in line with current Government public health advice where people are advised to walk or
Virtual Solo Bike Rides – why not earn rewards while you cycle on your own?
AXA Community Bike Rides are providing an opportunity for you to take part in a solo bike ride within a 5km radius of your home. Members need to click ‘take part’ on any of the advertised bike rides and complete
Getting Started Keep In Touch (KIT)
The Age Action Getting Started Keep In Touch (KIT) is a national learning initiative to help older people improve their digital literacy skills, so they are more connected, informed and supported particularly during periods of social distancing. The Getting Started KIT will