Genio and the Housing Agency are conducting research to map all paid Lived Experience roles across Ireland. If you employ someone in a Lived Experience role, or know someone who does, we would greatly appreciate hearing from you!

Our aim is to create spaces where community can grow through shared personal stories that are held in an aesthetic space. To playback the stories we use a range of skills: improvised scenes; monologues; abstract movement; and pieces of cloth that become costumes and props and music.

Parenting can be overwhelming, and many parents struggle to find harmony amidst the chaos of daily life. Our program is here to help. It offers practical tools and insights through two well-being courses, each running for four weeks with weekly sessions.

Free 1 Day Health check services. for existing Salesforce charity users. 1 day of free consultation for the new customers who would like to onboard as new Salesforce.org customer. Saleforce.org offers 10 free Salesforce licenses for eligible charity organisations.

Telephone-based counselling service Connect is extending its service opening hours for the coming month – in response to publication of the scoping inquiry into abuse in schools. The service will open from 5-9pm every evening (seven days) until Tuesday October 8th.

MyMind are currently offering six free psychotherapy and counselling sessions to those affected by Defective Concrete Blocks in Donegal, Mayo, Limerick, and Clare. This project aims to support occupants of homes that have been damaged due to the use of defective concrete blocks containing excessive amounts of mica or pyrite.

The Institute of Public Health (IPH) has extended the deadline for entries to the all-island photography competition to coincide with International Day of Older Persons on 1 October. The competition is free to enter, open to residents of Ireland and Northern Ireland over the age of 18.

We know that the return to school period can be a stressful time for LGBTQ+ young people – and we’re here to help. Our youth groups provide a space for LGBTQ+ young people to develop friendships, get support and belong.

By providing a Be Well Workbook The Irish Second-Level Students’ Union and Youth Work Ireland are working to support the wellbeing of young people. This initiative is supported by the RTE Toy Show Appeal. The workbook is a simple guide to managing your stress, worry and anxiety.

Well-known NGO founder and human rights leader Mary Lawlor is the latest guest on the Love and Courage podcast. The Love and Courage podcast is hosted by award-winning social innovator, author, consultant, counsellor, and campaigner Ruairí McKiernan.

Are you living with a chronic illness and looking for a community that understands and supports you? We're excited to announce the launch of a new online support group designed to empower individuals to live well despite the challenges of chronic illness.

No matter what stage you are at in your leadership journey one of the most important things to do is to resource yourself by finding people that can support, advise and guide you to your next stage. If you are a leader in our sector seeking a coach, mentor, facilitator or other support service, why not check out our Leadership Academy Directory.

If you’re planning a conference, awareness campaign or fundraiser, then talk to d2 communications today. d2 communications is an Irish public relations consultancy specialising in the charity sector and offering a range of services, including PR / publicity, strategic communications planning, and media training.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is the statutory body with responsibility for the national blood supply. The IBTS also provides testing and tissue services to hospitals and is responsible for the Irish Unrelated Bone Marrow Registry. The IBTS is committed to the highest standard of service delivery to our donors.