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Childcare Focus Group AGM 2011
Dublin City Childcare Focus Group AGM and annual Parents and Providers event took place on Wednesday, 23rd November in the Wood Quay Venue’s City Wall Space. It is also notable that the Childcare Focus Group was celebrating its 10th birthday.
Childcare Focus Group members (AGM 2011): L-R: Myrtle Thompson, Geraldine Kelly, Sheila Caroll, Bernie O'Donoghue-Hynes, Teresa Quigley (Chairperson) and Patricia Kelly. Missing from the photo: Betsy Burdis, Sharon Byrne, Monica Cassidy and Michelle Reilly.
Nuala Harmey was the guest speaker for the evening and the topic was Supporting Children through Grief and Loss . Nuala is a social worker now working as bereavement coordinator in the Children’s University Hospital in Temple Street and also works with bereaved children and their families. The presentation looked at issues that arise for children experiencing loss and how they can be supported and helped. Many of those present have had at least some degree of responsibility for children experiencing loss and the question and answer session was a wonderful opportunity to check things out. Many thanks to Nuala for taking some of the fear out of dealing with these issues.
Speaker Nuala Harmey at the Supporting Children through Grief and Loss information evening for parents and childcare providers
The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all and finished up with everyone heading home with a piece of the 10th birthday cake.
In addition to the presentation, Nuala Harmey and Bernie O’Donoghue (Vice Chairperson) recorded an interview with Joseph Keegan from NearFM for their regular health and lifestyle programme, which airs weekdays from 9.30am -11.00am.
AGM 2011
The AGM of the Dublin City Community Forum took place on Wednesday, 12th October 2011.
The AGM was followed by an introduction to Dublin City Council's Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs). The Chairs of four of the six SPCs (Cllr Mary Freehill - Economic Development, Planning and International Affairs SPC; Cllr Dermot Lacey - Housing, Social & Community Affairs SPC; Cllr Naoise Ó Muirí - Environment & Engineering SPC; and Cllr Mícheál Mac Donncha - Finance SPC) were present on the night to discuss the SPCs and to answer queries from Forum members. For further information, please contact us on 01 222 3259 or community.forum@dublincity.ie
Dermot Lacey Community Forum Promofrom DCTVon Vimeo.
Dermot Lacey And Ciaran Moore Discussionfrom DCTVon Vimeo.
Dublin City Community Forum EGM - May 2011
The Dublin City Community Forum held an EGM on Wednesday, 25th May 2011, in Dublin City Council's Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8. Following on from last September's AGM, it was agreed to hold an EGM in order to fill the vacant position of Dublin City Community Forum representative on the Dublin City Development Board.
Congratulations to Monica Cassidy, a member of the Childcare Focus Group, who was elected. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the other nominees who went forward for the election
For further information, please contact us on 01 222 3259 or community.forum@dublincity.ie
Childcare Electoral Leaflet - February 2011
The Dublin City Childcare Focus Group, of the Dublin City Community Forum, in discussing the 2011 general elections, compiled a list of issues, which both childcare providers and parents could discuss with their local candidates. To this end they produced a two-sided leaflet that on one side listed issues relevant to providers, and on the other listed issues relevant to parents. The leaflet would have been helpful in discussing issues with candidates in the run-up to the election.
The Childcare Focus Group would like to stress that the aim of this campaign was to make a Childcare a real issue in the run-up to the election.
Download the electoral leaflet below:
Childcare electoral leaflet 2011 pdf | 55KB
"Children Feeling Good" with Dr Tony Humphreys - November 2010
Dublin City Childcare Focus Group hosted an information evening, for both parents and childcare providers, on Children Feeling Good with Dr Tony Humphreys* on Thursday, 25th November 2010.
How children view themselves strongly influences how they are in this world. Parents, childminders and teachers act as the mirror for children and their response to them will determine the image children have of themselves.
In this talk Dr Humphreys explored what is necessary for the holistic development of children and outline where the likely blocks to this development occur.
* Dr Tony Humphreys is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Author and National and International Speaker. He began his career as a Clinical Psychologist in State Psychiatric and Psychological Services in England and Ireland and since 1990 has been working in private practice in Ireland. He has become Ireland’s most influential psychologist, working with individuals, couples, families, schools, local communities and the business community.
For further information on Dr tony Humphreys, please visit his website www.tonyhumphreys.ie
Reducing the Stigma of Mental Health - November 2010
Dublin City Community Forum in conjunction with See Change, the National Mental Health Stigma Reduction Partnership and Dublin City Council's Social Inclusion Unit, hosted a public meeting, which provided an opportunity to explore ways in which communities can work together to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health. The event took place on Monday, 1st November 2010 @ 6.00pm in the Atrium of Dublin City Council’s Civic Offices. John Moloney T.D, the Minister for Disability and Mental Health spoke at the meeting.
For further information on the See Change Campaign, please visit the following website www.seechange.ie
Dublin City Community Forum AGM - September 2010
The Annual General Meeting of the Dublin City Community Forum took place on Wednesday, 22nd September 2010 in Dublin City Council’s Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8.
Úna Uí Lachtnáin was elected Chairperson for the second consecutive year.
For further information, please contact us on 01 222 3259.
Working Towards Disability Inclusion - May 2010
The Disability Focus Group of the Dublin City Community Forum launched its Disability Inclusion Protocol entitled, Working Towards Disability Inclusion on Wednesday, 19th May 2010 in the Axis Centre in Ballymun.
For a copy of Working Towards Disability Inclusion, please contact the Dublin City Community Forum on 01 222 3259 or community.forum@dublincity.ie, or you can download it below
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Working Towards Disability Inclusion document pdf | 769KB Chart pdf | 430KB Bibliography / References pdf | 778KB |
The Dublin City Guide to Community Gardening 2010
Deputy Lord Mayor, Cllr Kevin Humphreys launched The Dublin City Guide to Community Gardening in the Wood Quay Venue, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 on Tuesday, 23rd February 2010. The Guide heralds the growing volume of community gardens throughout the city and encourages people to get involved in this colourful initiative.
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Deputy Lord Mayor, Cllr Kevin Humphreys with members of the Environmental Focus Group.
The guide includes:
• A list of 43 existing and planned gardens on its map – from independent gardens to educational gardens to gardens backed by Dublin City Council.
• Useful information on the practicalities of setting up a garden, from finding a site to getting public liability insurance.
• Contact details for community gardening groups already in existence.
For a copy of The Dublin City Guide to Community Gardening, please contact the Dublin City Community Forum on 01 222 3259 or community.forum@dublincity.ie, or you can download it below
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Room to Manoeuvre 2009
This short film (20 minutes) was commissioned by the Dublin City Community Forum’s Disability Focus Group to inform planners, designers, and especially policy makers, about issues that arise within the home around the space requirements of wheelchair users. It was produced by DCTV (Dublin Community Television) in conjunction with the Disability Focus Group of the Dublin Community Forum and the input of relevant professionals.
Room to Manouevrefrom DCTVon Vimeo.
The DVD highlights:
· The implications for a family in a situation where the husband / father has developed a significant disability and where their existing home has to be adapted to suit his reduced mobility so that he can continue in his role as both husband and father.
· The clear connection between the health and well-being of both the person with a disability, their family, and having adequate facilities / space within the home.
· The necessity to take advice from an Occupational Therapist.
· The high cost of adaptation and raises the question of how people with disabilities, being among the majority of population on a low or medium income, can afford adaptations essential to their needs.
· The necessity to plan for long-term need when someone has a progressive condition so that he/she can continue to do the ordinary everyday things with ease.
Our hopes are that the DVD will be both useful to and influence planners, designers, architects, and especially those with responsibility for policy.
We hope that the DVD will also inform discussion:
A) Among both public representatives, policy makers, planners and housing providers around how best to meet the housing needs of people with disabilities which will hopefully lead to appropriate decision making and action.
B) That takes account of the relative costs of providing the necessary space and facilities when new housing is being built and also the substantial cost of adapting existing houses at a later stage.
For further information contact:
Disability Focus Group
C/o Dublin Community Forum
Block 4, Floor 1
Civic Offices
Wood Quay
Dublin 8
Tel: 01 222 3259
Fax: 01 222 2162
Email: community.forum@dublincity.ie
Parent Information Evenings series 2009
The Childcare Focus Group hosted a series of information evenings with Dr John Sharry aimed at parents. Dr Sharry is a leading child and family psychotherapist. He is also a renowned author and a columnist with the Evening Herald. Dr Sharry is a co-developer of the award-winning Parents Plus Programme. Each of the three information evenings covered a different topic, which were:
Week 1: Forming Quality Relationships with Children for the Busy Family
Week 2: Maintaining a Happy Home - Conflict Resolution
Week 3: Positive Parenting and Positive Discipline
Download an article by Dr John Sharry entitled "Pausing to think about your parenting" below:
Pausing to think about your parenting 1 pdf | 32.7kb
Recalling the City 2009
"Recalling the City" was a project carried out by the Community Media Forum of the Dublin Community Forum, which was produced by DCTV. DCTV conducted a series of interviews with older citizens in two community facilities. These interviews focused on documenting the life of Dublin communities and exploring the richness of local history.
Download further information on the project below:
Recalling the City 1 pdf | 18.3kb
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Housing First Conference 2009
The Homeless Focus Group of the Dublin Community Forum held a conference around homelessness in Dublin City, entitled, Housing First, which took place on Friday, 6th February 2009 in The Mansion House. Renowned Dutch psychiatrist and homeless campaigner, Rokus Loopik, made a presentation via web conferencing. For further information on the conference, download the report below:
Housing First Conference Report pdf | 82kb
your City - your Plan - your Say 2009
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The Resident & Tenant Focus Group has produced a user-friendly booklet to coincide with the launch of the process of preparing the new Dublin City Development Plan. The booklet aims to both introduce and explain to members of the public the various stages in developing the Dublin City Development Plan, and to encourage their participation in this process. Download the booklet below. your City - your Plan - your Say pdf | 921kb |
Speak Out - Speak Easy! public consultation 2008
The Homeless Focus Group of the Dublin Community Forum hosted a public consultation around homelessness in Dublin City, entitled, Speak Out - Speak Easy!, which took place on Sunday, 7th December 2008 in the Atrium in the Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8.
Article on Speak Out - Speak Easy! consultation pdf | 18.7kb
Community Radio Workshop for Immigrants 2008
The Community Media Forum organised a workshop, which was directed at immigrants involved in the different Dublin community radio stations, and those immigrants who were interested in getting involved in community radio. It took place on Saturday, 29th November 2008.
There will be a follow-up workshop in the new year.
Play Therapy - Playing to Get Back on Track 2008
The Childcare Focus Group hosted a seminar entitled, Play Therapy - Playing to Get Back on Track with Anne Brennan (MA MIACP MPlaybody Ireland: The National Association for Play Therapy, MTCI) on Tuesday, 11th November 2008. It took place in the Civic Offices' Atrium and there was a great turnout with over 100 people in attendance.
Download information below:
Anne Brennan - Play Therapy information pdf | 378kb
Anne Brennan - Playing to Get Back on Track presentation pdf | 121kb
Anne Brennan - Feedback Response to Play Therapy Talk pdf | 48kb
The Challenge of Local Democracy 2008
The Dublin Community Forum hosted a dialogue/seminar entitled, The Challenge of Local Democracy on Wednesday, 15th October 2008. The seminar took place as part of European Local Democracy Week.
The Challenge of Local Democracy from DCTV on Vimeo.
Further information:
Tel: 01 222 3259
Email: community.forum@dublincity.ie
