In December 2020, we hosted our first Social Innovation Hackathon bringing together representatives from the community with professionals from business and technology to ‘hack’ the issue of providing education during COVID-19. Our hackers deliberated on their first-hand experiences of their challenges before working together to form creative solutions to these problems. The results of our…
South Dublin County Partnership is delighted to share our 2019 Annual Report. The report was launched Wednesday 2nd December at SDCP’s Board Meeting. We had limited numbers in attendance due to the need for social distancing, but had members join via Zoom. The health and well-being of staff and board is high priority and the…
Inspiring the Future – Social Innovation Hackathon Collaborate – Innovate – Change What is a Social Hackathon? A hackathon is an event where individuals from multiple sectors work together on short-term projects. These events are intended to be intense, engaging and collaborative. The aim is to inspire, enthuse and ignite an innovative style of thinking,…
We are pleased to present SDCP’s 2020 case study which showcases the response of the Community Call from March-July 2020 during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Last weekend 19/9/20 several community groups come together in a collaborative piece of community work at the stretch of the canal between Ninth Lock road and Grange Castle flyover, an area that has been dogged by anti social behavior and drug dealing in recent years. Through attending the South West Community Safety Forum meetings the…
Enterprise and Employment Project Assistant Full time/FTC to 31 December 2021 South Dublin County (SDC) Partnership works with people who are socially excluded or are at risk of becoming so, and promotes social cohesion and labour market participation with a focus on the most disadvantaged communities. This is achieved through the development and delivery…
A vacancy has arisen for a TASP Project Worker in South Dublin County Partnership. South Dublin County Partnership is a Local Development Company primarily funded by the Irish Government to bring together local communities and state agencies to tackle the problems of unemployment and social exclusion. We develop projects and services to support sustainable and…
The South Dublin County Partnership AGM was held yesterday in the alternative setting of South Dublin County Council Chamber to facilitate social distancing, many thanks to Mick Duff for organising this venue. Masks were worn until participants were seated and health and safety protocols were adhered to to ensure the safety and comfort of those…
There is a virtual jobs club coming up on the 14th September. Please see attached here for more details.
Emma Blount – Youth Development Officer with Clondalkin Youth Service have created 2 amazing guides for young people and their parent/guardians to ease the transition into 2nd level education, please see attached guide for young people transitioning from 6th class to 1st year and a second guide for parents/guardians. Both have information, tips, advice and…
SDCP is recruiting two roles: LES Mediator and CE Supervisor. Job specs for LES Mediator and CE Supervisor here. The salary for those positions will be depending on your qualification and experience. Applications by post only Envelope must be clearly marked ‘’Local Employment Service (LES) Mediator” or “CE Supervisor” Three copies of your CV…
A new vacancy has arisen with SDC Partnership. The salary for this position will be depending on your qualification and experience. Anyone interested in applying for these posts please send a cover letter (no more than one A4 sheet) and an up to date CV (no more than 2 pages) To: Administration & Operation…
Healthy Ireland have put together a great guide to minding your long term health condition during this time. Please see more here.
Staff at SDCP and St James pictured working together to provide the Psychiatry of Old Age Service in #SJH with cocooning packs for our mutual clients residing in the community. They will be distributed in the coming days.
Click the image to see a summary of our Community Response during Covid19 so far. A big thank you to all staff, volunteers, collaborators, and to you!
Featured in the Echo: http://www.echo.ie/sport/article/kick-online-programme-proving-a-huge-success?fbclid=IwAR2wtwkqx8kXZnv_UMvs6nOvbr-2xi8VGTvYutmstPga5kybvjrINUJqBQI THE KICK (Kickboxing to Inspire & Challenge Kids) programme has met the challenge of the COVID-19 crises head-on, with their online sessions proving a huge success. The award winning 12 week programme aims to improve at-risk teenagers’ physical and mental well-being by combining kickboxing techniques and challenging youth work activities.…
South Dublin County Partnership are pleased to have received a letter from President Michael D Higgins congratulating staff for their exceptional work during the Covid-19 crisis. Well done all! Read the full letter here..
In line with the Return to Work Safely Protocol we have convened a Partnership in the Workplace meeting to discuss and consult on the processes we adopt before and during the return to work; the likely rotation of which offices/locations will reopen and in what order; what members of staff will return and under what…
4 the Family is a series of 4 sessions offering simple tips to families around the areas of Play, Parenting, Health & Technology. These may be useful to some families at this time. Week 1 Play https://youtu.be/Cz2WhSGAaEY Week 2 Parenting https://youtu.be/UyRcNATnhwo Week 3 Health https://youtu.be/H_R7VvuBY2g Week 4 Technology https://youtu.be/JXw36I7YnFs
Just a quick note to wish you and your family a Happy Easter. The emergency of Covid 19 has changed the way we currently live. Many of our colleagues are cocooned for health reasons, all of us are restricted in our activities and normal living has been temporarily altered. But we are flattening the…
On foot of the further restrictions announced on Friday the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection is expecting an influx of people looking for income supports. The Department is concerned with the need to observe public health advice to promote the online channel www.MyWelfare.ie . This is by far the easiest and quickest way…
A message from our CEO: We are delighted to launch a new phone line in partnership with South Dublin County Council. We are managing this helpline and also contacting individuals on our data base to offer assistance. Phone lines will be manned Monday to Friday but will extend to the weekend. We are operating…
Gardening Tips! Today for our wellness post we have some gardening tips! The garden can be a wonderful place for us to unwind mentally, but also when we plant even a few bedding plants the novice Gardner can be filled with joy and surprise. Enjoy watching water the good seeds. Click the link above for…
An important message to teenagers and college students from Michael Darragh McAuley and Kelly Harrington.
Hi All I hope you are in good health and keeping safe. These are indeed extraordinary times with unprecedented challenges for all of us. We are bombarded with information, so much so that it is hard to see the wood from the trees. I want to acknowledge each and every staff member for their…
Hi All We are near the end of week 1 of the crises caused by Covid 19. Well done to all. I want to acknowledge each staff member who is contributing their bit to address the challenges we face- in their own way. Thankfully we don’t have any staff member who is down with the…
COVID-19 Update 13/03/2020 Dear staff, board members and service users. The Senior Management Group met this morning to consider all of the event closures, directives and advisory notices South Dublin County Partnership have received over the last few days from Government Departments, State agencies and National expert groups. As and from this evening the…
A huge thank you to our guest speakers, exhibitors and the representatives from over 60 local businesses across South Dublin County who attended South Dublin Partnership’s networking event Taking Care of Your Business and Yourself on 5 March, this event was run in collaboration with The Local Enterprise Office – South Dublin County Council and…
Today saw the launch of South Dublin County Partnership’s 2020-2024 Social Enterprise Plan. We are delighted to launch in collaboration with the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) South Dublin. Speaking at the event was Larry O’Neill, CEO of SDCP, Jim Fay, Chairperson of SDCP, Tom Rooney, Head of Enterprise, South Dublin County Council and LEO, Andrew…
Recognition for effective governance and management in voluntary organisations South Dublin County Partnership has recently achieved the Trusted Charity Mark award recognising the excellent work it does as a third sector organisation in Ireland. Trusted Charity is part of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and is…
Coffee with Strangers is a NEW eight-week course designed to help adults reflect on their changing identity as Irish Citizens and how these changes are shaping a new Irish society. As Ireland changes in response to a growing diversity in our population, new struggles emerge such as racism, exclusion and discrimination. This course draws on…
Congratulations to staff member Ramona on becoming an Irish citizen. We are delighted with her good news. Congratulations Ramona, agus sláinte.
Ljiljana Matkovic believes in karma. We met on a cloudy afternoon in the Clondalkin Intercultural Centre to chat about her writing, her love of Ireland and her friends in the centre. In Croatia, her life was dedicated to other people. Now in Ireland, it’s her time. Lili is an accomplished writer, a member of a vibrant…
Did you know the 27th of January is International Outer Space Day!? We’re running a kid’s competition. Send us a picture themed outer space by 24/01. The winning image will be displayed on our website and will win a prize! Enter now, send to katie.oneill@sdcpartnership.ie #OuterSpaceDay #Contest
The board members of South Dublin County Partnership and its staff enjoyed the launch of the 2018 Annual Report today in County Hall. Chairperson Jim Fay launched proceedings by congratulating the Board and the Partnership on their hard work. Mayor Vicki Casserly was present to support and congratulate the Partnership and offer her wishes for…
The Intercultural Drop-In Centre Tallaght took part in the Unwrapped project last Friday 15th of November in preparation of the main event: UNWRAPPED ’19 Lantern Parade is on Saturday 7 December. 4.45 pm-6pm. UNWRAPPED’19 is going to be a special event. Our title is Safe Passage – Safe Haven. It takes as its theme the…
We are pleased to present our annual report for 2018. Please click this link to read in full: South Dublin County Partnership Annual Report 2018.
We love these eco Christmas tops from Recycle IT: 1: Turn to Tupperware or any reusable containers. Avoid using tin foil, plastic wrap or wax paper to wrap up your leftovers 2: Make your holiday centerpiece out of natural materials such as pinecones, seasonal flowers and leaves, citrus fruits or holly instead of buying plastic…
Today is International Men’s Day! On this day we celebrate the Men’s Group in Bawnogue. The group is led by Eamon who does excellent work teaching the lads music. Our community Development Worker Valerie does great IT workshops with the group. The guys play pool and other sports and have a great laugh together! Research…
NALA Student Development Fund activities Visit the Dail last October. Local TD John Lahart was contacted to arrange the tour and 25 participants, volunteers and tutor of the Intercultural Drop-in Centre Tallaght were part of the learning experience. Participants had an opportunity to learn about the Houses of the Oireachtas and see an exhibition…
Creativity is such an important tool for communities to have. The women’s art group in Clondalkin Intercultural Centre meet once a week to learn arts and crafts and socialise. Everyone has the ability to create wonderful things – it doesn’t matter how it looks, its about the process and the friends we make. Art can heal.…
As part of the student development fund activities from NALA we had a mix of 37 students and Volunteers for a trip to Christ Church this activity was an exciting learning experience for the students of the intercultural centre organised on the 26/09/2019. The students had an opportunity to learn about the history and cultural…
4 the Family is a new 4 week programme for parents that aims to provide simple tips to improve family life! We have created a short, non-judgemental programme that helps parents with the following 4 aspects of family life: play, parenting, health and technology. All of the content is based on research, evidence based programmes…
“Better Outcomes Brighter Futures” recognises that learning goes far beyond formal schooling to embrace the broad range of life experiences and learning processes that enable children and young people, individually and collectively, to develop their personalities, talents and abilities, and to live a full and satisfying life within society.” Aims: The Summer Musical Project was devised…
Submission Brief In carrying out its role in regards to developing and implementing a locally based substance misuse strategy, TDATF has decided to invite tenders to carry out a review of its current interim funded actions. Purpose Review current funded actions in line with TDATF Strategic Plan 2017 – 2020 To engage in a…
NOTICE GIVEN: “For the attention of all our Local Employment Service / OBAIR clients, please be aware that in accordance with our GDPR regulations, all Curriculum Vitae’s (CV’s) that were typed prior to the year 2018 will be deleted from our system on Monday the 24th of June. If you require a copy of your…
Feedback is a really important way to improve service provision. We would like to hear from you, if you have attended any of our services. Click here to Give us your feedback Click here to Read our customer charter Click here to Read out complaints policy Click here to Download our complaints…
This short programme will provide participants with certified training that may be beneficial to them if seeking further education or employment in the hospitality sector. On completion of the programme support will be provided in CV writing and interview preparation. There may also be an opportunity to take part in work experience with an employer…
