Community
Community development activity of the Partnership is about enabling people to enhance their capacity to play a role in shaping the community they live in. We work with community groups and other agencies to identify needs, and to plan in a strategic way for the development of local area action plans. The list below gives an outline of the work carried out by the Partnership.
This access group is open to disabled people, family members, older people and those with an interest in disability issues. For more information on the access group contact Catherine on 01-8989165.
Community DirectoryThe Community Development Team in partnership with other bodies in the D10 area is in the process producing a Community Directory for the D10 area, the directory will also be available on the associated website:
www.ballyfermot.ie.
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Work with ethnic minority groups
The Community Development team are currently in the pre development stages of work with ethnic minority groups; this will involve retrieving base line data with regard to ethnic communities in the D10 area. We will begin engaging with this community through a series of lunch and learn events over the summer period. We hope that this process will begin to identify the needs of this diverse community and while working closely with them to develop a long term strategy to meet the needs identified.
The following training will be delivered by the Ballyfermot Partnership over the next year
- Childcare training-to be decided
- Child Protection training
- Training for trainers
- Solution Focussed Brief Therapy-Six Steps to Parenting
- Funding workshops
- Senior Citizen Helpline Training
- Training for Individuals working with Senior Citizens
GOAL One : Raising awareness and knowledge in the local community
To raise awareness and knowledge and uptake of a wide range of statutory, voluntary and community services
Develop and sustain strategies and mechanisms for improved access to local services
Develop and sustain strategies and mechanisms to better coordinate local services
GOAL Four: Promote, engage with policy, practice and decision making affecting local communities
Promote dialogue between funders, providers and local communities
Develop and sustain opportunities for communities of place and interest to identify issues and voice concerns
If you are interested in healthy eating then the ‘Healthy Food Made Easy’ course is for you. The project has been running in Ballyfermot for the past 3 years and it has become a great success.
The next 6 week public course will take place in:
The Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre
Every Thursday from 5th may - 9th June
Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm
New Courses in the "Healthy Food Made Easy" Project
The Cool Dude Programme
This programme targets children 10 - 14 years of age and provides good quality practical information on healthy eating.
These courses are free of charge, supported by the Health Service Executive. If you or someone in your family would like to take part in a course, or if you are involved in a community group who would be interested in hosting the course please contact Tracy Quinn on 01-8989168 for more information.
