Is your child starting Primary School soon? Don't forget to pick up your 'My Little Library Book' bag at your local Library! 📚🎒 librariesireland.ie/my-little-libr…

Playful Families Check out our cool Playful Families Play Packs provided by our friends in Scotland: gov.ie/en/publication… #first5

DCEDIY is inviting applications from organisations who work with young people to apply for funding under Youth Services Grant Scheme (YSGS). A total of up to €1.25million is being made available. Read the full press release: bit.ly/46RxmIA

HSE #Sligo #Leitrim Solid Start Classes Aug. to Sept. parenthubslwc.ie/solid-start-cl… HSE Nurses are providing advice and information to parents on the introduction of solids to your baby. Baby is welcome to this FREE 1 hour Session. See Web Link above. #HSE #SupportingParentsIre

Announcement of the first phase of Special Schools included in enhanced in-school therapy supports pilot. Full PR Here: tinyurl.com/mrxb6rbc

The public consultation on the new National Strategy for Women and Girls is open until September 30 and your insights will be vital in its design. To share your thoughts please visit: bit.ly/3YPt8zd

Min Anne Rabbitte TD has today announced that 14 innovative projects will receive funding under the Disability and Participation Awareness Fund A total of €2.4 mil was made available in an open call for funding, with awards ranging from €55,600 - €205,600 gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Summer Stars Get in and get reading! 📖🌞 Summer Stars is running until the 31st of August! Head on down to your local library and let your imaginations take flight! Details Here: tinyurl.com/25fcd8xw #SupportingParentsIre #first5

DCEDIY is inviting applications from organisations who work with young people to apply for funding under the LGBTI+ Youth Fund 2024. A total of up to €400,000 is available in grants. Read the full press release at: bit.ly/3AwjC9T

Creativity for Wellbeing for Down Syndrome is happening at Ballymote Family Resource Centre during August. #Sligo Details Here: parenthubslwc.ie/creativity-for… This event is open to Adult members of Down Syndrome Sligo #SupportingParentsIre #creativeireland

Starting school or pre-school can be a big step for young children and their parents. To support you and your children in this transition, see our helpful resources here: gov.ie/letsgetready #First5 #LetsGetReady #ReadyforSchool #ReadyforPreschool #ReadywithResources

An Taoiseach Simon Harris TD, Minister Roderic O’Gorman TD and Minister of State Anne Rabbitte TD have today announced the publication of the Autism Innovation Strategy. Read the full press release at: bit.ly/4dCOKTY

Is your child starting pre-school or primary school? Let’s Get Ready is an annual government-led campaign designed to give helpful resources for starting the school year. Visit gov.ie/letsgetready for more information. #SupportingParentsIre

Looking for tips on getting your child ready for being back to school? Listen to Dr Abigail Collins’ expert advice on the HSE Health and Wellbeing Podcast here: hsepodcasts.podbean.com/e/65-back-to-s…

📣Minister Roderic O’Gorman TD today welcomed the introduction of new subsidy rates under the National Childcare Scheme (NCS), 📰Read the full press release here: brnw.ch/21wMb0w

Good news! From this week, the minimum NCS subsidy rate will increase to €2.14 per hour. If you already have an NCS award, this will automatically be updated for you. If not, and you would like to apply for a subsidy, please visit ncs.gov.ie for more information!

RSV is a common virus that causes respiratory infection in children and adults. You will be offered free RSV immunisation for your baby, born between September 2024 - February 2025. This More information at brnw.ch/21wMkOP #SupportingParentsIre

Learn how to protect yourself and your family’s skin from the sun and reduce your risk of skin cancer in Ireland, at the SunSmart hub at brnw.ch/21wMpfb. Check out #SunSmart across social media for more info. #SupportingParentsIre

Looking to find a new early learning and childcare provider but unsure where to start? Use our Childcare Search Function to view a provider’s fees for NCS and ECCE! 🔍ncs.gov.ie/en/childcare-s… Watch this video for help using our Childcare Search ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=EjZcw5…

We are developing the next National Strategy for Women and Girls. This new strategy will expand on the progress made by the last strategy and help advance the rights of women and girls. Access the survey here: brnw.ch/21wMtLG Deadline is October 14th.