Launch of a major new DVD resource: “Pavees Whidden”

‘Pavees Whidden’ takes a hard look at the reality of drug misuse within the Traveller community through the telling of personal stories and is the first of its kind in Ireland.  It is made by Travellers for  Travellers.  It tackles the issue head on by breaking the silence, looks at the signs of drug use and where to go for help.  This DVD is essential viewing for all Travellers and Traveller organisations to enable them to tackle this issue before it gets worse. The DVD will officially be launched by Minister of State with responsibility for drugs, Mr John Curran.

This DVD is designed to be used as an educational tool for facilitators to raise awareness of the drugs issue and is accompanied by a facilitator’s booklet.  It was made possible by funding from Bray Local Drugs Task Force and
was a joint venture between Pavee Point Travellers Centre and Bray  Travellers Community Development Group.

Produced by Glasseye Productions
The launch will take place from 11.30am -2pm (with Light lunch served) in the Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street.

Eastern Regional Traveller Health Network

Report of the Traveller Primary Healthcare projects in the region

Gives the context to the eastern regional health network and a report of the work those groups have done in the region in recent years.

Launch of the UCD review of Traveller Primary Healthcare projects

By University College Dublin

Launch of training modules for Primary Healthcare curriculum

Modules for the core curriculum by Pavee Point

Launch of a Traveller Suicide Prevention and awareness leaflet

By Pavee Point

Traveller orgs, Primary Healthcare projects and Health professionals should attend.

  • Contact Fran Keyes 0879500432

The Inaugural Traveller Pride Awards, Liberty Hall, Dublin, 7pm – 10pm

The theme of Traveller Focus Week 2009 is Traveller Pride, and one of the events this year will be the very first Traveller Pride Awards.

The Awards will take place on the 8th December in Dublin’s Liberty Hall, and will celebrate Traveller achievements whilst highlighting some of the obstacles that exist for Travellers in Irish society.  The ultimate aim is to instil pride, increase expectations and celebrate Travellers’ undoubted positive contribution to Irish life – and also the pride and determination one has to have in order to succeed as a Traveller.

There will be winners in six individual categories, from which one will be chosen to receive the overall Traveller Pride Award for 2009.

Categories:

  • Achievement in Education Award
  • Achievement in Arts/Music/Culture Award
  • Community Award
  • Achievement in Enterprise/Labour Award
  • Sports Award
  • Youth Award.

We would ask members to begin considering individuals/groups they may wish to nominate.  The closing date for nominations is FRIDAY, 27 November 2009.  If you need a nomination form, please contact the Irish Traveller Movement on 01-6796577 or email info@tfw.ie

Please post, fax or email the nomination form to reach us by 5pm, Friday, 27 November

post: ITM

4/5 Eustace Street

Dublin 2

Telephone: 01-6796577             Fax: 01-6796578

Kildare Primary Health Care Showcase

Venue: Kildare County Council, Aras Cill Dara, Naas

Dates: Monday 7th to Friday 11th December, 9am to 5pm

Description: exhibition of work of women on Kildare Primary Health Care programme, including display of course-work and arts and crafts. Launch of showcase will take place on Monday 7th at 11am and will include launch of Leaflet on Mental Health produced by the programme and presentation of certificates to the women.

For more information contact: Nicola McEntee on 087-2510958