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Please see below ITM weekly update 5th March 2010.
1. Affiliation to the ITM and notice of ITM AGM 2010
Please find attached the affiliation form to join the ITM for 2010. As an ITM member you will receive weekly updates, newsletters, access to the website as well as participation in ITM working groups, regional networks and the annual general meeting.
If you have any queries on membership, please contact the Membership Worker in your area:
North-West Region:
Galway, Mayo, Leitrim, Longford, Rosommon, Sligo, Donegal, Westmeath
Rose Marie Maughan rosenorthwestitm@gmail.com
Southern Region:
Cork, Kerry, Clare, Limerick, North Tipperary
Brigid Quilligan brigidquilligan@gmail.com
South East Region
Wicklow, Carlow, Kilkenny, Kildare, Offaly
Margaret O’Leary loughmartin@gmail.com
Laois, South Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford
Thomas Erbsloh itmmembership@gmail.com
East/ North East Region
Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, Monaghan
Damien Walshe dwalsheitm@gmail.com
2. Advance notice of dates for ITM AGM 2010
The Irish Traveller Movement AGM & Conference will take place on 16th and 17th of June in Dublin (venue to be confirmed). As it is the 20th Anniversary of the Movement we will be looking to generate discussion on possible themes, workshops and format for the 2 days. Membership workers will be in touch in relation to this in the Regional Networks, but if you have any suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us. But keep those dates in your diary! Relevant forms for registering, nominating members to the Central Group and for resolutions to the AGM will be sent out in due course.
3. ITM Upcoming dates for your Diary!
Please Note the following dates for your Diary:
The ITM Accommodation Working Group - 10th March Pavee Point
ITM Accommodation Working Group - 28th April – (most likely to be a site visit)
ITM Accommodation Working Group - 9th June - venue to be confirmed for Dublin
For more details on the above, please contact Collette Spears or Biddy Connors on itmaccommodation@gmail.com or 01-6796577
ITM Eastern Regional Network 12th April (Venue TBC) 11am to 2pm
This will be a training seminar aimed to support members around issues of finances, governance and how members need to be supported in relation to changes in the sector, including the LCDP and the Charities Legislation.
For more details on the above, please contact Damien Walshe on 087 2858485 or email dwalsheitm@gmail.com for information
ITM Northwest Regional Network 25th of March in the Northside CDP at 11am-1pm.
For more details on the above, please contact Rose Marie Maughan on 0876239792 or email rosenorthwestitm@gmail.com for information
ITM Youth Working Group 11th March Sligo (Clarion Hotel)
The next Youth Working Group Meeting will take place on the 11th of March from 12 to 4m in Sligo. For further information and or to confirm attendance contact Paula Madden at itmyouth@gmail.com or 0872410258.
4. ITM Law Centre Successfully Settles Equality Case Against Local Authority in relation to Married 17 year olds
The ITM Law Centre recently settled a case taken against a Local Authority who refused to assess for housing a legally married couple both aged 17 years. Most Local Authority housing policies state that you must be 18 years of age to be assessed for housing. This policy is out of sync with the law on the age of majority (The Age of Majority Act 1985), which states that you become an adult once (a) you reach the age of 18 years or (b) once you legally marry, whichever comes first.
The married couple were forced to live in cramped conditions on a crowded bay on a halting site with the parents of the husband, as the Local Authority believed they still needed legal guardians. The Law Centre filed a complaint with the Equality Tribunal on the grounds of indirect discrimination claiming that the policy disproportionately affects Travellers as they are statistically more likely to marry while under the age of 18. The matter was expedited due to the urgent housing needs of the young couple. The matter was settled before it reached the Tribunal. The couple are now on the housing list (with medical priority), their housing application has been back-dated to the date it was originally legitimately made and they are now entitled to Rent Supplement and social welfare allowance by virtue of an agreement with the Community Welfare and Social Welfare Offices.
5. ITM newsletter- call for submissions!
The ITM Spring 2010 newsletter will be produced shortly. If you or your organisation would like to use the ITM newsletter to highlight achievements or local issues, contact Rose Marie Maughan on rosenorthwestitm@gmail.com
Deadline for accepting information has been extended to March 12th.
6. Longford Traveller Movement recruiting for 3 positions
Longford Traveller Movement are in the process of recruiting for the following three part time positions which are funded by the HSE:
• Project Coordinator
• Community Development Worker
• Community Development Health Worker
Application forms, job descriptions and job specifications are available from the LTM office 043-3349772 (between 10am-1pm) or e mail longfordtravellers@gmail.com
Closing date for applications is the March 19th 5pm.
LTM: Project Co-ordinator (part-time)
To implement the work plan of the Longford Traveller Movement
Work with Travellers, the staff and management committee of LTM to develop and agree realistic quarterly work plans and budgets to progress work with Longford Travellers in the following areas:
Travellers Health
Travellers Accommodation
Travellers Education
Discrimination against Travellers
Work with young Travellers
Employment and Enterprise amongst Travellers
The overall development of the Longford Travellers Movement within the County.
Other areas of work
• Link with agencies and organisations which develop policy in relation to Travellers (eg, National Traveller organisations and other community organisation, statutory agencies).
• Respond to the needs of Travellers in the absence of other LTM staff.
Building the relationship between the Longford Traveller Movement, the wider Community and Voluntary Sector and Statutory agencies.
The project coordinator will be responsible for building the relationship between the Longford Traveller Movement, the wider Community and Voluntary sector and statutory agencies such as local authorities, HSE, VEC and the police.
Reporting To:
The Project Co-ordinator will report to the Management Committee of the Longford Traveller Movement who will be responsible for the overall management of the post and the project.
LTM: Community Development Worker (part-time)
The Community Development Worker will work with the Project coordinator to ensure the co-ordination of all aspects of the work of the Longford Traveller Movement. The Community Development Worker is responsible for the following areas in collaboration with the project coordinator.
To carryout outreach and capacity building with Travellers in County Longford
Create opportunities for Travellers to link in with LTM and expand the active membership base of the Longford Travellers Movement, particularly outside Longford town by:
• Working directly with Travellers in County Longford on areas such as accommodation, discrimination, and education.
• Bringing Travellers together to identify their needs and possible ways of addressing those needs.
• Linking Travellers into existing services, training and education opportunities.
• Case work – to deal with clients enquiries, in the office or their homes, about issues with which they need support
• Support Traveller participation within all levels of LTM.
Building the relationship between the Longford Traveller Movement, the wider Community and Voluntary Sector and Statutory agencies.The Community Development Worker will work with the project coordinator to build the relationship between the Longford Traveller Movement, the wider Community and Voluntary sector and statutory agencies such as local authorities, HSE, VEC and the police.
Public Relations
The Community Development worker will act as the representative of Longford Traveller Movement in relevant policy fora and the media.
Support Travellers to participate in relevant policy fora and the media.
Other Duties
The Community Development Worker will be required to carry out any other reasonable duties that are in line with the position as are required by the Project coordinator in pursuance of the aims and objectives of LTM.
They will also respond to the needs of Travellers in the absence of other LTM staff.
Fund raising: encourage Travellers to participate in fund raising activities for LTM and also other groups
Support the work of the Community Development Health Worker of LTM.
Reporting To:
The Community Development Worker will report to and be line managed by the Project Co-ordinator of the Longford Traveller Movement who will be responsible for reporting to the Management Committee.
Job Description for the Community Development Health Worker
with Longford Traveller Movement (LTM)
Overall Responsibility
To work directly with Travellers in County Longford in the area of community development with a particular focus on outreach with a view to engaging Travellers in issues which impact on their health.
Main Areas of Work
To support Traveller involvement in local, regional and national meetings
To support Traveller actions in areas related to Community Development
Other areas of work
7. SAAT Safe and Well Project (re-advertisement)
Southern Area Action with Travellers and Craigavon Travellers Support Committee wish to recruit the following posts to work with the Traveller Community in the Southern Health and Social Services Trust Area to take forward the SAAT Safe and Well Project.
1 x Health Worker, 1 x Community Development Worker and 1 x Youth Worker
Salary £20858.00 per annum Scale 5 pt 24
Full time 35 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract until 31st October 2014
Essential skills and experience required for these posts:
• Hold a third level qualification in a related field (health, education, social care, community development, youth work)
• OR 3 years experience in an operational role which includes youth work/ community development and interagency/multi sectoral working
• Recent experience and knowledge of Travellers, BME groups and/or marginalised groups
• The post holder will be required to have access to and the use of a car and a full current driving licence or be able to demonstrate how they can meet the Travel requirements of this post
Applicants must show on their application form how they meet the requirements of this post. Please note that the above criteria may be enhanced to facilitate short listing.
These posts are funded by the Big Lottery Fund.
For a full job description and application pack, please apply in writing to;
SAAT Safe & Well Project, Room 210, Tower Hill, Armagh BT61 9DR
The closing date for returning applications for the full time positions is
26th March @ 4.00pm
Previous applicants may re-apply
CTSC is an equal opportunities employer and would welcome applications from all communities and particularly welcome applicants from members of the Traveller community
8. Minceirs Whiden Launch of Policy Documents 8th April- date for diary
Minceirs Whiden will launch their policy documents on Thursday 8th April as part of International Roma Day. The launch will take place in Dublin, with venue to be confirmed. Please keep this date free, inform Travellers of this date and support Travellers to attend. More details on this launch will be made shortly.
9. Rooms to let for meetings etc. contact Kildare Traveller Action
Kildare Traveller Action has rooms available that can be hired out for training programmes, meetings, etc. The facility is centrally located in the M7 Business Park, Naas (just off Exit 10 of the M7 motorway).
There are two rooms available - one larger, one smaller. The larger room can accommodate about 18 people. There is also a small kitchen and canteen facility. The larger room is available most afternoons and evenings, while the smaller room is also available some mornings. There is ample parking.
If you wish to to find out more please feel free to contact me (contact details below) or you are welcome to make a booking or visit the premises to see what's on offer.
With best regards,
PJ Dooley
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Kildare Traveller Action Ltd.
Unit A4,
M7 Business Park,
Newhall,
Naas,
Co. Kildare
Mobile 087-2523424
Tel/Fax. 045-866060
10. Call for Support: Midlands Regional Youth Project & Better Ireland Awards
Maureen Ward's Youth Project Needs YOUR HELP!!!!! The project that Maureen Ward (vice-chair of the ITM) works for Midlands Regional Youth Service (Athlone) has been shortlisted for the AIB Better Ireland Grant.
This is decided by voting on line and by text. They would be grateful for your vote,
To vote by TEXT: Text Athlone A to 51303
or visit the website
www.aibgroup.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1165916888815&pagename=CSRPortal/csr_main&c=CSRParent_P
Choose county Westmeath and branch Athlone and then click on Midlands Regional Youth Service Athlone.
They are going to use this money to better the drop in youth service being ran in Church Street, Athlone.
11. National Traveller Suicide Awareness Project strategic planning event 23rd March
Crosscare National Traveller Suicide Awareness Project which is now in its third year would like to invite you to participate in a strategic planning event titled,
What would you like to be celebrating in three years time?
The purpose of the event is to examine work which has been done to date in partnership with stakeholders in relation to Traveller Suicide awareness. It is vital to examine opportunities which exist for stakeholders to get involved in working with Travellers around the issue of Mental Health and Suicide Awareness.
We would like to invite a representative from your organization to participate in this event which will take place on:
Tuesday the 23rd of March 2010
in Clonliffe College
from 11am until 3pm.
Lunch will be provided
The format for the day will include presentations from Traveller projects who have engaged with the project and a round table discussion with focused questions. Your support will be gratefully appreciated, and will help the project to develop a clear direction for future work.
Please confirm your attendance along with any dietary requirements to
Petra Daly by emailing pdaly@crosscare.ie or by phoning 0861729168 before the 15th of March.
12. Irish Youth Foundation Grants
The Irish Youth Foundation is inviting applications for grants of up to €2,000, and not less than €500, from local and community based voluntary groups working directly with vulnerable or marginalised children and young people to help them stay in school. An application form is attached.
IMPORTANT: only groups with an annual income of less than €20,000 should apply for an IYF 2010 small grant and only applications which address the ‘stay in school’ theme will be considered.
Irish Youth Foundation ‘small’ grants are a flexible and immediate response to the needs of children and young people from disadvantaged communities who are experiencing difficulties going to or staying in school. Proposals which demonstrate high impact for the target group will receive particular attention. Grants will not be awarded for fees or travel.
Completed application forms must be received by the Irish Youth Foundation by 4.00pm Friday 12th March 2010. Only emailed and posted applications will be considered. Late applications and/or faxed applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. Successful applicants will be notified in late March.
Sabina Cotter
Irish Youth Foundation
35 Exchequer Street
Dublin 2
Phone: 01-6719009
www.iyf.ie
13. UN INDIGENOUS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
Indigenous Fellowship Programme
The Indigenous Fellowship Programme (IFP) was launched by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in the context of the first International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples (1995/2004).
The aim of the programme is to give indigenous peoples the opportunity to gain knowledge on the UN system and mechanisms dealing with human rights in general and indigenous issues in particular so they can assist their organizations and communities in protecting and promoting the rights of their people. In its first decade, more than 100 indigenous men and women from 46 countries undertook the programme. They provided human rights training to many more in their communities.
The IFP is accessible in four different languages: English, French, Spanish and Russian. The programme -in its four linguistic versions- is held annually. Each language version has developed slightly differently and generally runs from 2 to 4 months. The selected candidates are entitled to a return flight ticket, living expenses and health insurance.
Who can apply?
1. The candidate must be indigenous (non-indigenous persons will not be taken into consideration, even if they have close links with indigenous communities and/or organizations).
2. Age should not be a limitation to participation in the programme, although preference should be given to candidates in the age-bracket 25-35 years.
3. Formal education should not be a limitation to participation in the IFP given the socio-economic barriers confronted by many indigenous peoples that limit access to formal educational institutions.
4. Candidates should agree to train other indigenous persons after the return to their respective communities/organizations.
5. The candidate should be proposed and his/her candidacy supported by his/her indigenous organization and/or community. It is desirable that the sponsoring organization has a firm constituency or membership and that it is representative.
6. The candidate should have a good working knowledge of the language, in which the programme is imparted.
Selection process
The selection of fellows reflects a gender and a regional balance. The general human rights situation in the respective regions/countries is also taken into consideration.
A pre-selection of 15 (first five preferences and 10 alternates) candidates is made by previous indigenous fellows. The final selection of successful candidates is undertaken by an advisory group composed of indigenous persons.
In view of the large number of applications, we regret to inform that only successful candidates will be contacted.
How to apply
Fellowship applications will only be taken into consideration if they are fully completed. Both parts I and II must be signed and faxed or sent by regular post at the following address:
Indigenous Peoples and Minorities Unit
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
UNOG-OHCHR
CH-1211 Geneva 10
Switzerland
Telefax number: (+41 22) 917 90 08
Application forms need to be accompanied by an official recommendation letter from the nominating indigenous organization or community.
In view of the high number of applications received, we strongly encourage you to send your form - well before the deadline - by post or by fax. We DO NOT encourage you to send scanned applications by email.
Any questions pertaining to the Indigenous Fellowship Programme can be sent to the address mentioned above or E-mailed to: fellowship@ohchr.org
The deadline to receive applications for the 2011 English speaking Fellowship Programme is: Monday 31 May 2010.
The deadline to receive applications for the 2011 Spanish speaking indigenous fellowship programme is: Wednesday 30 June 2010.
The deadline to receive applications for the 2011 French speaking indigenous fellowship programme is: Friday 1 October 2010.
The deadline to receive applications for the 2011 Russian speaking indigenous fellowship programme is: Friday 29 October 2010.
14. Consultations with Older People and Health Promition
The Minister for Older People and Health Promotion, Áine Brady TD, will hold a series of eight consultation meetings around the country during spring 2010. The aim is to hear at first hand the views of older people on issues that affect them. That means you!
These meetings are part of the Government’s work to develop the National Positive Ageing Strategy which is a long-term plan for making Ireland a better place in which to grow older.
Older & Bolder’s message is that your input is vital to ensure a successful National Positive Ageing Strategy
Older & Bolder is not involved in planning these consultation meetings; the development of the National Positive Ageing Strategy is a Government process, led by the Office for Older People. However, Older and Bolder strongly encourages all older people to participate in these meetings. We believe that your input is vital to ensure a successful strategy and wish to see an extensive, meaningful and inclusive consultation process.
The first meeting is taking place in the Middle Parish Community Centre, Grattan Street, Cork, on Thursday, March 4th from 2pm – 4.15pm [Contact Linda McKernan, Cork City Partnership at 021 430 2310].
There will be a second meeting in Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo on Thursday, March 11th, from 2pm – 4pm [Contact Camilla Smyth, Sligo Leader Partnership at 071 914 1138].
A third meeting will take place in Leisureland, Salthill, Galway on Thursday, March 26th, from 2pm – 4pm [Contact Samantha Kenny, Office for Older People on 01 635 3057].
Subsequent meetings are also planned for Limerick, Wexford, Kildare, Louth and Dublin; details of these meetings are not yet available.
We have prepared a resource leaflet for participants in the forthcoming consultation meetings. Download this leaflet as a PDF on our website.
Please get in touch with Older & Bolder if you would like hard copies of our flyer or to receive details about the later consultation meetings when that information is available. We would also be interested to know about your experience of the consultation meetings.
We hope to hear from you,
Yours sincerely,
Patricia Conboy
Project Director
Older and Bolder
Jervis House
Jervis St.
Dublin 1
Ireland
Telephone : 00353-1-8783623
www.olderandbolder.ie
15. Use the ITM Email update to get your message across!
All ITM members who wish to circulate positions available and upcoming events etc can simply send information to be circulated to the membership. Emails will be sent on Wednesday/ Thursday of every week. Please send details by the Wednesday mornings at the latest to Damien Walshe at dwalsheitm@gmail.com
- Affiliation to the ITM
- Advance notice of dates for ITM AGM 2010
- ITM Upcoming dates- including ITM Regional Network Meetings, Working Groups
- ITM Law Centre Successfully Settles Equality Case Against Local Authority in relation to Married 17 year olds
- ITM newsletter- call for submissions!
- Longford Traveller Movement recruiting for 3 positions
- SAAT and Craigavon Travellers Support Committee positions available (re-advertisement)
- Minceirs Whiden Launch of Policy Documents
- Rooms to let for meetings etc. contact Kildare Traveller Action
- Call for Support: Midlands Regional Youth Project & Better Ireland Awards
- National Traveller Suicide Awareness Project strategic planning event 23rd March
- Irish Youth Foundation Grants
- UN Indigenous Fellowship Programme
- Consultations with Older People and Health Promotion
- Use the ITM Email update to get your message across!
1. Affiliation to the ITM and notice of ITM AGM 2010
Please find attached the affiliation form to join the ITM for 2010. As an ITM member you will receive weekly updates, newsletters, access to the website as well as participation in ITM working groups, regional networks and the annual general meeting.
If you have any queries on membership, please contact the Membership Worker in your area:
North-West Region:
Galway, Mayo, Leitrim, Longford, Rosommon, Sligo, Donegal, Westmeath
Rose Marie Maughan rosenorthwestitm@gmail.com
Southern Region:
Cork, Kerry, Clare, Limerick, North Tipperary
Brigid Quilligan brigidquilligan@gmail.com
South East Region
Wicklow, Carlow, Kilkenny, Kildare, Offaly
Margaret O’Leary loughmartin@gmail.com
Laois, South Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford
Thomas Erbsloh itmmembership@gmail.com
East/ North East Region
Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, Monaghan
Damien Walshe dwalsheitm@gmail.com
2. Advance notice of dates for ITM AGM 2010
The Irish Traveller Movement AGM & Conference will take place on 16th and 17th of June in Dublin (venue to be confirmed). As it is the 20th Anniversary of the Movement we will be looking to generate discussion on possible themes, workshops and format for the 2 days. Membership workers will be in touch in relation to this in the Regional Networks, but if you have any suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us. But keep those dates in your diary! Relevant forms for registering, nominating members to the Central Group and for resolutions to the AGM will be sent out in due course.
3. ITM Upcoming dates for your Diary!
Please Note the following dates for your Diary:
The ITM Accommodation Working Group - 10th March Pavee Point
ITM Accommodation Working Group - 28th April – (most likely to be a site visit)
ITM Accommodation Working Group - 9th June - venue to be confirmed for Dublin
For more details on the above, please contact Collette Spears or Biddy Connors on itmaccommodation@gmail.com or 01-6796577
ITM Eastern Regional Network 12th April (Venue TBC) 11am to 2pm
This will be a training seminar aimed to support members around issues of finances, governance and how members need to be supported in relation to changes in the sector, including the LCDP and the Charities Legislation.
For more details on the above, please contact Damien Walshe on 087 2858485 or email dwalsheitm@gmail.com for information
ITM Northwest Regional Network 25th of March in the Northside CDP at 11am-1pm.
For more details on the above, please contact Rose Marie Maughan on 0876239792 or email rosenorthwestitm@gmail.com for information
ITM Youth Working Group 11th March Sligo (Clarion Hotel)
The next Youth Working Group Meeting will take place on the 11th of March from 12 to 4m in Sligo. For further information and or to confirm attendance contact Paula Madden at itmyouth@gmail.com or 0872410258.
4. ITM Law Centre Successfully Settles Equality Case Against Local Authority in relation to Married 17 year olds
The ITM Law Centre recently settled a case taken against a Local Authority who refused to assess for housing a legally married couple both aged 17 years. Most Local Authority housing policies state that you must be 18 years of age to be assessed for housing. This policy is out of sync with the law on the age of majority (The Age of Majority Act 1985), which states that you become an adult once (a) you reach the age of 18 years or (b) once you legally marry, whichever comes first.
The married couple were forced to live in cramped conditions on a crowded bay on a halting site with the parents of the husband, as the Local Authority believed they still needed legal guardians. The Law Centre filed a complaint with the Equality Tribunal on the grounds of indirect discrimination claiming that the policy disproportionately affects Travellers as they are statistically more likely to marry while under the age of 18. The matter was expedited due to the urgent housing needs of the young couple. The matter was settled before it reached the Tribunal. The couple are now on the housing list (with medical priority), their housing application has been back-dated to the date it was originally legitimately made and they are now entitled to Rent Supplement and social welfare allowance by virtue of an agreement with the Community Welfare and Social Welfare Offices.
5. ITM newsletter- call for submissions!
The ITM Spring 2010 newsletter will be produced shortly. If you or your organisation would like to use the ITM newsletter to highlight achievements or local issues, contact Rose Marie Maughan on rosenorthwestitm@gmail.com
Deadline for accepting information has been extended to March 12th.
6. Longford Traveller Movement recruiting for 3 positions
Longford Traveller Movement are in the process of recruiting for the following three part time positions which are funded by the HSE:
• Project Coordinator
• Community Development Worker
• Community Development Health Worker
Application forms, job descriptions and job specifications are available from the LTM office 043-3349772 (between 10am-1pm) or e mail longfordtravellers@gmail.com
Closing date for applications is the March 19th 5pm.
LTM: Project Co-ordinator (part-time)
To implement the work plan of the Longford Traveller Movement
Work with Travellers, the staff and management committee of LTM to develop and agree realistic quarterly work plans and budgets to progress work with Longford Travellers in the following areas:
Travellers Health
Travellers Accommodation
Travellers Education
Discrimination against Travellers
Work with young Travellers
Employment and Enterprise amongst Travellers
The overall development of the Longford Travellers Movement within the County.
- Support and supervise the work of staff employed by the project – the Community Health Worker, the Community Development worker– and staff seconded from other organisations – Receptionist (Employment, Development and Information Centre for the Unemployed) and the Administrator (Longford Community Resources). The Project Coordinator will liaise with all staff- this will involve weekly staff meetings and one-to-one support and supervision as needed.
- Report progress and issues arising to the management committee at their regular meetings, prepare monthly diary of upcoming work and preparing a monthly written report
- Advise and assist the Management Committee on the overall financial management of the project.
- Take responsibility for the financial administration of the project including the payment of wages, PRSI, keeping financial records, financial reports to the management committee and funders (with assistance from the Administrator, when available) and the preparation of cheques to be signed by members of the Management Committee.
- To support the development of the Longford Traveller Movement
- Support and resource Traveller participation in the project and all its structures.
- Develop the organisational capacity of the Management Committee of the Longford Traveller Movement.
- Identify and secure long-term funding for Longford Traveller Movement
Other areas of work
• Link with agencies and organisations which develop policy in relation to Travellers (eg, National Traveller organisations and other community organisation, statutory agencies).
• Respond to the needs of Travellers in the absence of other LTM staff.
Building the relationship between the Longford Traveller Movement, the wider Community and Voluntary Sector and Statutory agencies.
The project coordinator will be responsible for building the relationship between the Longford Traveller Movement, the wider Community and Voluntary sector and statutory agencies such as local authorities, HSE, VEC and the police.
Reporting To:
The Project Co-ordinator will report to the Management Committee of the Longford Traveller Movement who will be responsible for the overall management of the post and the project.
LTM: Community Development Worker (part-time)
The Community Development Worker will work with the Project coordinator to ensure the co-ordination of all aspects of the work of the Longford Traveller Movement. The Community Development Worker is responsible for the following areas in collaboration with the project coordinator.
To carryout outreach and capacity building with Travellers in County Longford
Create opportunities for Travellers to link in with LTM and expand the active membership base of the Longford Travellers Movement, particularly outside Longford town by:
• Working directly with Travellers in County Longford on areas such as accommodation, discrimination, and education.
• Bringing Travellers together to identify their needs and possible ways of addressing those needs.
• Linking Travellers into existing services, training and education opportunities.
• Case work – to deal with clients enquiries, in the office or their homes, about issues with which they need support
• Support Traveller participation within all levels of LTM.
Building the relationship between the Longford Traveller Movement, the wider Community and Voluntary Sector and Statutory agencies.The Community Development Worker will work with the project coordinator to build the relationship between the Longford Traveller Movement, the wider Community and Voluntary sector and statutory agencies such as local authorities, HSE, VEC and the police.
Public Relations
The Community Development worker will act as the representative of Longford Traveller Movement in relevant policy fora and the media.
Support Travellers to participate in relevant policy fora and the media.
Other Duties
The Community Development Worker will be required to carry out any other reasonable duties that are in line with the position as are required by the Project coordinator in pursuance of the aims and objectives of LTM.
They will also respond to the needs of Travellers in the absence of other LTM staff.
Fund raising: encourage Travellers to participate in fund raising activities for LTM and also other groups
Support the work of the Community Development Health Worker of LTM.
Reporting To:
The Community Development Worker will report to and be line managed by the Project Co-ordinator of the Longford Traveller Movement who will be responsible for reporting to the Management Committee.
Job Description for the Community Development Health Worker
with Longford Traveller Movement (LTM)
Overall Responsibility
To work directly with Travellers in County Longford in the area of community development with a particular focus on outreach with a view to engaging Travellers in issues which impact on their health.
Main Areas of Work
- To build the capacity of Travellers to participate in all areas of community development.
- Encourage Travellers to be involved in Longford Traveller Movement’s work
- Accompany Travellers to LTM business meetings for support as required
- Accompany Travellers that need support dealing with other organisations and state agencies on their personal business
- Promoting awareness, interest and knowledge of issues that impact on Travellers’ health
- To collect statistical data about the areas on which clients consult LTM
To support Traveller involvement in local, regional and national meetings
- Encourage development of good working relationships between Travellers, other agencies and statutory organisations
- Support the active participation of Travellers in decision making
- Support the active participation of Travellers in the design and delivery of services where possible
- Link local Traveller issues to policy development locally, regionally, and nationally
- Support Travellers to input into the development and delivery of intercultural awareness training on Traveller issues
To support Traveller actions in areas related to Community Development
- Supporting the work of Longford Traveller Movement and the Community Development Worker in areas impacting on Traveller health such as accommodation, discrimination, education, training and employment.
Other areas of work
- Refer clients with health concerns to the Primary Health Care Project or the appropriate HSE dept.
- To liaise and work with other relevant statutory and voluntary organisations
- To represent Longford Traveller Movement on agreed local committees
- To ensure that developments in local policy and initiatives are Traveller proofed.
- Respond to needs of Travellers in absence of other LTM staff.
7. SAAT Safe and Well Project (re-advertisement)
Southern Area Action with Travellers and Craigavon Travellers Support Committee wish to recruit the following posts to work with the Traveller Community in the Southern Health and Social Services Trust Area to take forward the SAAT Safe and Well Project.
1 x Health Worker, 1 x Community Development Worker and 1 x Youth Worker
Salary £20858.00 per annum Scale 5 pt 24
Full time 35 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract until 31st October 2014
Essential skills and experience required for these posts:
• Hold a third level qualification in a related field (health, education, social care, community development, youth work)
• OR 3 years experience in an operational role which includes youth work/ community development and interagency/multi sectoral working
• Recent experience and knowledge of Travellers, BME groups and/or marginalised groups
• The post holder will be required to have access to and the use of a car and a full current driving licence or be able to demonstrate how they can meet the Travel requirements of this post
Applicants must show on their application form how they meet the requirements of this post. Please note that the above criteria may be enhanced to facilitate short listing.
These posts are funded by the Big Lottery Fund.
For a full job description and application pack, please apply in writing to;
SAAT Safe & Well Project, Room 210, Tower Hill, Armagh BT61 9DR
The closing date for returning applications for the full time positions is
26th March @ 4.00pm
Previous applicants may re-apply
CTSC is an equal opportunities employer and would welcome applications from all communities and particularly welcome applicants from members of the Traveller community
8. Minceirs Whiden Launch of Policy Documents 8th April- date for diary
Minceirs Whiden will launch their policy documents on Thursday 8th April as part of International Roma Day. The launch will take place in Dublin, with venue to be confirmed. Please keep this date free, inform Travellers of this date and support Travellers to attend. More details on this launch will be made shortly.
9. Rooms to let for meetings etc. contact Kildare Traveller Action
Kildare Traveller Action has rooms available that can be hired out for training programmes, meetings, etc. The facility is centrally located in the M7 Business Park, Naas (just off Exit 10 of the M7 motorway).
There are two rooms available - one larger, one smaller. The larger room can accommodate about 18 people. There is also a small kitchen and canteen facility. The larger room is available most afternoons and evenings, while the smaller room is also available some mornings. There is ample parking.
If you wish to to find out more please feel free to contact me (contact details below) or you are welcome to make a booking or visit the premises to see what's on offer.
With best regards,
PJ Dooley
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Kildare Traveller Action Ltd.
Unit A4,
M7 Business Park,
Newhall,
Naas,
Co. Kildare
Mobile 087-2523424
Tel/Fax. 045-866060
10. Call for Support: Midlands Regional Youth Project & Better Ireland Awards
Maureen Ward's Youth Project Needs YOUR HELP!!!!! The project that Maureen Ward (vice-chair of the ITM) works for Midlands Regional Youth Service (Athlone) has been shortlisted for the AIB Better Ireland Grant.
This is decided by voting on line and by text. They would be grateful for your vote,
To vote by TEXT: Text Athlone A to 51303
or visit the website
www.aibgroup.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1165916888815&pagename=CSRPortal/csr_main&c=CSRParent_P
Choose county Westmeath and branch Athlone and then click on Midlands Regional Youth Service Athlone.
They are going to use this money to better the drop in youth service being ran in Church Street, Athlone.
11. National Traveller Suicide Awareness Project strategic planning event 23rd March
Crosscare National Traveller Suicide Awareness Project which is now in its third year would like to invite you to participate in a strategic planning event titled,
What would you like to be celebrating in three years time?
The purpose of the event is to examine work which has been done to date in partnership with stakeholders in relation to Traveller Suicide awareness. It is vital to examine opportunities which exist for stakeholders to get involved in working with Travellers around the issue of Mental Health and Suicide Awareness.
We would like to invite a representative from your organization to participate in this event which will take place on:
Tuesday the 23rd of March 2010
in Clonliffe College
from 11am until 3pm.
Lunch will be provided
The format for the day will include presentations from Traveller projects who have engaged with the project and a round table discussion with focused questions. Your support will be gratefully appreciated, and will help the project to develop a clear direction for future work.
Please confirm your attendance along with any dietary requirements to
Petra Daly by emailing pdaly@crosscare.ie or by phoning 0861729168 before the 15th of March.
12. Irish Youth Foundation Grants
The Irish Youth Foundation is inviting applications for grants of up to €2,000, and not less than €500, from local and community based voluntary groups working directly with vulnerable or marginalised children and young people to help them stay in school. An application form is attached.
IMPORTANT: only groups with an annual income of less than €20,000 should apply for an IYF 2010 small grant and only applications which address the ‘stay in school’ theme will be considered.
Irish Youth Foundation ‘small’ grants are a flexible and immediate response to the needs of children and young people from disadvantaged communities who are experiencing difficulties going to or staying in school. Proposals which demonstrate high impact for the target group will receive particular attention. Grants will not be awarded for fees or travel.
Completed application forms must be received by the Irish Youth Foundation by 4.00pm Friday 12th March 2010. Only emailed and posted applications will be considered. Late applications and/or faxed applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. Successful applicants will be notified in late March.
Sabina Cotter
Irish Youth Foundation
35 Exchequer Street
Dublin 2
Phone: 01-6719009
www.iyf.ie
13. UN INDIGENOUS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
Indigenous Fellowship Programme
The Indigenous Fellowship Programme (IFP) was launched by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in the context of the first International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples (1995/2004).
The aim of the programme is to give indigenous peoples the opportunity to gain knowledge on the UN system and mechanisms dealing with human rights in general and indigenous issues in particular so they can assist their organizations and communities in protecting and promoting the rights of their people. In its first decade, more than 100 indigenous men and women from 46 countries undertook the programme. They provided human rights training to many more in their communities.
The IFP is accessible in four different languages: English, French, Spanish and Russian. The programme -in its four linguistic versions- is held annually. Each language version has developed slightly differently and generally runs from 2 to 4 months. The selected candidates are entitled to a return flight ticket, living expenses and health insurance.
Who can apply?
1. The candidate must be indigenous (non-indigenous persons will not be taken into consideration, even if they have close links with indigenous communities and/or organizations).
2. Age should not be a limitation to participation in the programme, although preference should be given to candidates in the age-bracket 25-35 years.
3. Formal education should not be a limitation to participation in the IFP given the socio-economic barriers confronted by many indigenous peoples that limit access to formal educational institutions.
4. Candidates should agree to train other indigenous persons after the return to their respective communities/organizations.
5. The candidate should be proposed and his/her candidacy supported by his/her indigenous organization and/or community. It is desirable that the sponsoring organization has a firm constituency or membership and that it is representative.
6. The candidate should have a good working knowledge of the language, in which the programme is imparted.
Selection process
The selection of fellows reflects a gender and a regional balance. The general human rights situation in the respective regions/countries is also taken into consideration.
A pre-selection of 15 (first five preferences and 10 alternates) candidates is made by previous indigenous fellows. The final selection of successful candidates is undertaken by an advisory group composed of indigenous persons.
In view of the large number of applications, we regret to inform that only successful candidates will be contacted.
How to apply
Fellowship applications will only be taken into consideration if they are fully completed. Both parts I and II must be signed and faxed or sent by regular post at the following address:
Indigenous Peoples and Minorities Unit
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
UNOG-OHCHR
CH-1211 Geneva 10
Switzerland
Telefax number: (+41 22) 917 90 08
Application forms need to be accompanied by an official recommendation letter from the nominating indigenous organization or community.
In view of the high number of applications received, we strongly encourage you to send your form - well before the deadline - by post or by fax. We DO NOT encourage you to send scanned applications by email.
Any questions pertaining to the Indigenous Fellowship Programme can be sent to the address mentioned above or E-mailed to: fellowship@ohchr.org
The deadline to receive applications for the 2011 English speaking Fellowship Programme is: Monday 31 May 2010.
The deadline to receive applications for the 2011 Spanish speaking indigenous fellowship programme is: Wednesday 30 June 2010.
The deadline to receive applications for the 2011 French speaking indigenous fellowship programme is: Friday 1 October 2010.
The deadline to receive applications for the 2011 Russian speaking indigenous fellowship programme is: Friday 29 October 2010.
14. Consultations with Older People and Health Promition
The Minister for Older People and Health Promotion, Áine Brady TD, will hold a series of eight consultation meetings around the country during spring 2010. The aim is to hear at first hand the views of older people on issues that affect them. That means you!
These meetings are part of the Government’s work to develop the National Positive Ageing Strategy which is a long-term plan for making Ireland a better place in which to grow older.
Older & Bolder’s message is that your input is vital to ensure a successful National Positive Ageing Strategy
Older & Bolder is not involved in planning these consultation meetings; the development of the National Positive Ageing Strategy is a Government process, led by the Office for Older People. However, Older and Bolder strongly encourages all older people to participate in these meetings. We believe that your input is vital to ensure a successful strategy and wish to see an extensive, meaningful and inclusive consultation process.
The first meeting is taking place in the Middle Parish Community Centre, Grattan Street, Cork, on Thursday, March 4th from 2pm – 4.15pm [Contact Linda McKernan, Cork City Partnership at 021 430 2310].
There will be a second meeting in Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo on Thursday, March 11th, from 2pm – 4pm [Contact Camilla Smyth, Sligo Leader Partnership at 071 914 1138].
A third meeting will take place in Leisureland, Salthill, Galway on Thursday, March 26th, from 2pm – 4pm [Contact Samantha Kenny, Office for Older People on 01 635 3057].
Subsequent meetings are also planned for Limerick, Wexford, Kildare, Louth and Dublin; details of these meetings are not yet available.
We have prepared a resource leaflet for participants in the forthcoming consultation meetings. Download this leaflet as a PDF on our website.
Please get in touch with Older & Bolder if you would like hard copies of our flyer or to receive details about the later consultation meetings when that information is available. We would also be interested to know about your experience of the consultation meetings.
We hope to hear from you,
Yours sincerely,
Patricia Conboy
Project Director
Older and Bolder
Jervis House
Jervis St.
Dublin 1
Ireland
Telephone : 00353-1-8783623
www.olderandbolder.ie
15. Use the ITM Email update to get your message across!
All ITM members who wish to circulate positions available and upcoming events etc can simply send information to be circulated to the membership. Emails will be sent on Wednesday/ Thursday of every week. Please send details by the Wednesday mornings at the latest to Damien Walshe at dwalsheitm@gmail.com
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