NORTH TIPPERARY CHILDREN’D DISABILITY NETWORK TEAM (CDNT) 

 

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:

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

Tipperary Sports Partnership Sports Ability Day 2025

The Annual Sports Ability Day takes place in Thurles on Friday 16^th May in the Presentation Secondary School Thurles – Flier

They have a range of different inclusive sports being showcased on the day by clubs and NGB’s.

Please see below information and attached poster to share with your network.

Session 1: U18’s

Time:     10.30am – 12.00pm

Link to register:  Sports Ability Day 2025 U18’s

Session 2: Over 18’s

Time:     1.00pm – 2.30pm

Link to register:  Sports Ability Day 2025 18+

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

 

Teenage Choices

Teenage Choices – A free informal coffee morning discussion for parents and guardians covering teenage nutrition, wellbeing, substance use and community involvement – Flier

 

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.

 

Srategies to Support Transition HSE Adult Rehabilitation Training or Day Services

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

Paralympics Irelandis excited to announce the first Allianz Next Gen event of 2025, taking place on April 13th at the University of Limerick.

This event is designed for individuals who have begun their Para sport journey and would like to delve into the world of Para Triathlon and Cycling specifically – for more information: Press Release

 

Raising Resilience Within your Family

Inclusion Ireland is holding a webinar on Thursday 3^rd of April 2025 at 7.30pm-8.30pm.

A webinar for families of children with an intellectual disability (up to 18) where a group of parents and professionals will discuss the meaning of resilience and how it may build your strength and that of your family.  At the webinar you will hear from a professional who works with families and with three parents on building resiliency in your own family.

The Panellists:

– Pamela Mansell (Future Solutions)

– Tracy Holmes (Parent)

– Suzanne Bradley (Parent)

– Tracy Carroll (Parent)

Recognising that resilience is relational, messy, requires connection, and is forever building, you will get a real perspective of the journey.  Through storytelling and lived experience you will learn very practical tools/ways of building resilience within your family.  We are holding this webinar because the ‘system’ is complex, exhausting, and emotionally draining. We want to show you that every family needs to find what works best for them. We’ll talk about how to ask the right questions (changing the conversation) and how to build your own voice.  After the webinar you might have some more ideas around how to support your loved one and your family that might work for you.

Register online here

 

Cerebral Palsy Foundation Family Fun Day

Cerebral Palsy Foundation is inviting children with CP and their families to a FREE Family Fun Day at The Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Laois. This event aims to bring CP families together to network, share experiences, and enjoy a fun, relaxed environment. You can find a poster Here and the registration link can be found here: https://cerebralpalsyfoundation.regfox.com/irish-family-fun-day-cerebral-palsy-foundation

 

#GoGreenforCerebralPalsy Campaign

Cerebral Palsy Foundation encourage all CP families, clinicians, carers, and communities to show their support by participating in our #GoGreenforCerebralPalsy campaign. This can be done by sharing and promoting green-themed initiatives on social media using the hashtags:
#keepyourgreen #gogreen4CP #cerebralpalsyawarenessmonth
Alternatively, participants can email their initiatives to us at nicola.welford@yourcpf.org, and we will feature them on their social media channels.

 

 

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

 

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

• • 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

 

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

 

COVID-19

North Tipperary Children’s Services (Covid-19) March 2020 – INFORMATION