Traveller COVID-19 Resources
Click on the link below for resources developed Nationally and by the Traveller Health Units (THUs) and Traveller groups in response to Covid-19 (Coronavirus).
World Children’s Day – ‘Child Talks 2020 – A Day in my Life.’
Our Ombudsman for Children presents ‘Child Talks 2020 – A Day in my Life.’
From the environment to mental health, Child Talks 2020 will hear from children & young people on the issues that matter to them in their daily lives.
Child Talks is an annual event marking World Children’s Day that features a number of children and young people, up to 18 years, sharing important stories about their lives, which highlight an issue that’s important to them and children’s rights.
Head over to the Ombudsman for Children on World Children’s Day this November 20th at 11am to watch the show A Day In My Life
COVID-19 and Your Mental Health
Click on the poster below for details of some available Mental Health Helplines.
Trim’s volunteer group helping to apply for retrofits
There is a new initiative in the Trim urban and rural area that will support home owners (including social housing) and community organisations/ businesses to apply for a retrofitting of the buildings to meet B2 BER standard.
The initiative is organised by a volunteer led group Trim SEC Sustainable Energy Community who are available to help out with filing an interest form.
Check the links below if you are interested in getting your property more energy efficient and reducing your energy bills.
Children’s Rights, Alcohol & Other Drugs – 2 Free Webinars
On Nov 18th and November 25th there will be two webinars on Children’s Rights, Alcohol and other drugs. Click on the Flyers for further information.
There is a really great line up of panellists on both, with a mix of academics, clinical experts, local groups and experts by experience.
Links to register for both are below:
November 18th, Alcohol & The Rights of the Child’ – Webinar 1
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z6lglurBSZGyIc3Nt8bpQw
Nov 25, 02:00 PM
Alcohol & The Rights of the Child – Webinar 2
Register in advance for this webinar:
Yoga for Children – Meath Libraries
Meath Libraries in partnership with Deirdre Kilrane, as part of the Healthy Ireland at your Library initiative, presents Yoga for Children this November on the Meath Libraries YouTube channel. Click on the poster below for information on dates and times.
Covid -19 Emergency Fund: Closing date Thursday 12th November 2020
The Department of Rural and Community Development has put in place a COVID-19 Emergency Fund to support community and voluntary groups involved in the delivery of COVID-19 community response efforts. The scheme is for capital expenditure and operational costs related to the COVID-19 response work. Costs could relate to COVID-19 signage, protective screening i.e. perspex, cleaning/sanitizing equipment and materials i.e. steamers, sprays, hand sanitizers, etc.
The fund is being administered by Meath County Council and operated on a closed call basis with only groups who have registered with MeathPPN invited to submit an application. This email is being sent to you as you are the nominated contact for your community or voluntary group.
Please find enclosed the fund application form and guidelines.
Covid-19-Emergency-Fund-ApplicationGuidelines2020_Oct-2 – WORD
Covid-19-Emergency-Fund-ApplicationForm2020_Oct-2 – WORD
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 5pm Thursday 12th November 2020.
Application forms can be returned by email to [email protected] or by post to Meath County Council, Community Section, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath C15 Y291.
Please direct any queries to [email protected] or by phone to 046 9097400.
Importance of Self Care for Parents – Free Online Talk
Parenting Cavan and Partners are hosting a Free Online Talk from Allen O’Donoghue from 7:30pm to 8:30pm on Thursday 12th November, 2020. Please click on the poster below for details on how to register.
FREE Parent Information and Awareness Sessions by ZOOM
The changing lives initiative are hosting FREE Parent Information and Awareness Sessions by ZOOM.
The aim of the sessions are to help parents learn more about ADHD, to look at what behaviours are consistent with it and get some tips and parenting strategies.
These FREE Parent Information and Awareness Sessions take place on:
- 19th November 2020 @ 6pm – 8pm
- 20th November 2020 @ 10am – 12pm
The sessions are facilitated by Psychologist, Clare Mc Gready.
Please click on the attached information leaflet below for more information.
To reserve your place email: [email protected]
Engage Programme – SICAP & Meath Partnership
Do you have a child who is between the age of 15 and 17 at risk of falling out of education or would like to return to education? If you would like support, contact Eddie Kieran, Engage Education Officer, Meath Partnership. Please click on the link below for contact details and further information.