NORTH TIPPERARY CHILDREN’D DISABILITY NETWORK TEAM (CDNT)
North Tipperary Family Network Meetings
North Tipperary CDNT Family Network – What is it?
North Tipperary CDNT Family Network Meeting Flier (dates for 2025) -Flier
North Tipperary CDNT Family Network Family Representative Nominations April-May 2025 – More Information
North Tipperary Family Network Meeting Dates for 2025
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- 12th March at 10am at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh
- 22nd May at 7pm at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh
- 15th September at 10am virtually on MS Teams – Click Here for MS Teams Link
- 13th November at 7pm virtually on MS Teams – Click Here for MS Teams Link
The National Disability Authority (NDA) – Independent Review of the Children’s Disability Network Team Service Model.
The HSE have commissioned the NDA to conduct a review of the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) Service Model. The NDA is the independent statutory body providing evidence-based advice and research to Government on disability policy and practice and promoting Universal Design.
You can find out more information – Here and get a link to the survey – Here
On-going / Planned Events:
In your area:
Autism in Sport
Autism in Sport organised through Tipperary Sports Partnership – for more information – Click Here
Jigsaw Read Mor 2025
Jigsaw Read Mor Young People’s Health in Mind – for more information – Click Here
Children’s Services Awareness Workshop
Tipperary Parenting Hub is running two workshops on Children’s Services Awareness – one in Thurles (8th October) and one in Nenagh (20th October). For more information – Click Here
Executive Functioning Webinar
Tipperary Parenting Hub is running a webinar on Executive Functioning: 25th September online – Click Here
Dyspraxis / DCD Family Day
We are delighted to inform you of our DCD family Day in Limerick Education Together Secondary school in Castletroy Limerick (Limerick ETSS, Towlerton, Groody Road, Castletroy, Limerick V94 32H4) on Friday the 15th of August between 10:30 and 12:30 Ages: 8-13 Cost: Free
Application form and more information HERE
Parents First Aid Training
Free parents first aid courses, one in Thurles and one in Nenagh in September 2025:
Nenagh – Flier
Thurles – Flier
Para-Standing Tennis Programme
Tennis Ireland recently launched their new National Para-Standing Tennis Programme in Castleknock Tennis Club and we are now delighted to invite you to the Munster Launch at Killaloe Ballina Tennis Club, New St, Knockyclovaun, Killaloe, V94 C627 on Sunday August 10th from 2-4pm. Para-Standing Tennis is suitable for people of all ages with a physical disability who wish to play tennis without using a wheelchair. This includes individuals with limb loss, limb deficiencies, cerebral palsy, acquired brain injuries, or people of short stature. Para-Standing Tennis integrates easily with the non-disabled game, as it can be played on any regular tennis court without modifications to tennis rackets or balls. Players are asked to register Here
Webinar: Empowering Yourself: Tips on Using Your Voice to Advocate for Your Child in a Healthcare Setting – More Information
Tipperary Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Supports – Click Here
Family Fun Science Fair
INFANT Research Centre at University College Cork (UCC) is hosting a family fun science fair on Saturday 9th August 2025 between 12-4pm at the Fota Wildlife Park’s Education, Conservation and Research Centre (ECRC) – More Information
If you’re interested in attending, please register in advance here: https://forms.office.com/e/utzxmNMkEG
Special Olympics Ireland Motor Activities Come and Try Event
For individuals with profound intellectual disability and complex support needs – Flyer
Family Carers Ireland Family Carers Week – Flyer
Let’s Get Ready Ireland – Preschool Resouces – Information
Limerick Summer Rowing Camps 2025 – In assosciation with GetGoingGetRowing – Information
Derg AC Inclusive Summer camp – Clare Sports Partnership – Information
Health Passport Information – See HSE Information Page
The Health Passport (HSE) App has now been updated and is available on Google Play and Apple Stores to download. The App has been developed in recognition of the challenges that exist for adults and children with a disability (and their families) accessing healthcare and communicating their needs. The App now includes additional content and functions with sections on Critical Information, Person, Communication, Decision-Making, Medical History, Food & Drink, and Personal Care. There is an edit function where children and their parents can input in the information which can the be accessed easily in hospital, GP practice, dentist etc.
You can access an Easy Read Guidance for Completing the Health Passport (HSE), a video instruction with ISL and more information is all available on the link above.
Cerebral Palsy Foundation – upcoming Family Community Forums – See poster
These forums are for children and adults living with Cerebral Palsy and their families. It will be an opportunity to meet with the foundation and hear expert advice and research in Cerebral Palsy.
Adapted Tricycle Demonstration
The North Tipperary CDNT are holding an Adapted Tricycle Demonstration at the Abbey Court Hotel on 28th May 2025 Time: 10 am to 2 pm – Flier
Puckane and District Tennis Club – Taster Session
Puckane and District Tennis Club are hosting a taster session for tennis, with all types of physical disability welcome – Flier
Jigsaws Mental Health Support for Parents
Neart is a partnership between Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health and the National Educational Psychological Service/Department of Education. Please find attached a flyer with information/link to how you can register to receive their monthly newsletter. Once registered, you will receive a monthly newsletter from them with updates about live webinars and other supports you can avail of in the coming months – Flyer
INFANT Research Centre at UCC leading the Elevate Research Programme
They are currently seeking members to join their National Public and Patient Involvement Panel which will focus on Cerebral Palsy Research. This panel will play a key role in shaping CP research in Ireland over the next five years – Flier
Free Art Workshops in Limerick, Ennis, Nenagh and Online for Children with Lifelong Physical Health Conditions – Flier
Date: Various dates – see link here.
For Summer Camp – see link here.
Mid-West CDNT Family Survey
You can find a report on the results of the Mid-West CDNT Family Forum by Clicking Here
North Tipperary CDNT Newsletter
Spring 2025 North Tipperary CDNT Newsletter – Click Here
Summer 2025 North Tipperary CDNT Newsletter – Click Here
North Tipperary Family Network Meeting March 2025
12.03.2025 – Presentation
North Tipperary Family Network Meeting October 2024
03.10.2024 – Flier
03.10.2024 – Presentation
03.10.2024 – Notes to be added shortly.
North Tipperary Family Network Meeting June 2024
13.06.2024 – Flier
13.06.2024 – Notes
North Tipperary Family Network Meeting April 2024
(16/04/2024) – Notes
North Tipperary Family Network Meeting January 2024
(17/01/2024) – Presentation
(17/01/2024) – Notes
Completed Events:
Primary Care Psychology Department Workshop : Understanding and Supporting Children with Anxiety 13th June 2024 – Flier
Tipperary SportsAbility Day (18th August 2023) – Information / Poster
Tipperary CYPSC Parent Support Programmer – April to June 2019 – Calendar / Info. Sheet
Primary Care Psychology Department Workshop : No Drama Discipline – Flier Date: Thursday 25th July 2024, options 10.00-11.45 or 19.00 – 20.45
Equal Vibes, a night for people with special needs and people that look after people with special needs – Flier Saturday 9th November, The Scouts Hall Nenagh, 7.30 – 10pm
Tipperary Progressive Pathways Fair – Flier Date: Thursday 7th November, Talbot Hotel Clonmel, 10am-1pm
SportsAbility Day, UL Sports Arena – Flier Date: 27th September, 10am – 1pm
Free Online Webinars: Supporting Your Child’s Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing – Click Here Session Dates and Times: 4th/5th/6th/7th February
MidWest Young Adult Disability Team are hosting a workshop for parents and guardians on Strategies to Support Transition HSE Adult Rehabilitation Training or Day Services. – Poster
Paralympics Ireland is excited to announce the first Allianz Next Gen event of 2025, taking place on April 13th at the University of Limerick : Press Release
Raising Resilience Within your Family – Inclusion Ireland is holding a webinar on Thursday 3rd of April 2025 at 7.30pm-8.30pm. Register online here
Cerebral Palsy Foundation is inviting children with CP and their families to a FREE Family Fun Day at The Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Laois. Poster Here
#GoGreenforCerebralPalsy Campaign – Cerebral Palsy Foundation encourage all CP families, participating in our #GoGreenforCerebralPalsy campaign
Teenage Choices – A free informal coffee morning discussion for parents and guardians covering teenage nutrition, wellbeing, substance use and community involvement – Flier
Tipperary Sports Partnership Sports Ability Day 2025 in Thurles on Friday 16th May in the Presentation Secondary School Thurles – Flier
COVID-19
North Tipperary Children’s Services (Covid-19) March 2020 – INFORMATION