Website Links

The following are website links that you may find of interest.

Heads Away Just Say - a Northern Irish website offering mental health support to young people - especially important for boys and young men.

The Male Link    A network of community groups and organisations working with men and boys in Northern Ireland and the Border Counties of the Republic of Ireland.

Changing Ireland    The national newsletter of the Community Development Programme.

Research and Reports

The Position of full-time Carers in Ireland.    A report from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social and Family Affairs. Published November 2003.

A report on the needs of single rural men in North Leitrim.    A report from the North Leitrim Men's Group. Published March 2001.

Men's Health in Ireland    The Men's Health Forum in Ireland's report "Men's Health in Ireland".  This report provides a comprehensive overview of key statistics on men's health on the island of Ireland. It also makes a number of recommendations for improving the health of local men. Published January 2004.

Fathers: The Good, The Bad and The Myths: Is the name of the report on a conference organised by Dads Express in April 2004. This document is now available for free downloading online or can be got in hard copy. For more details contact Colin Fowler from The Men's Project at Tel: Belfast 02890 310891 or email: colin@mensproject.org  
 

Inclusion on these lists does not imply that Community Connections Development Project endorses the work of any of these bodies.


The following publications are available from Community Connections:

'Making Changes - A Guide to Lobbying for Older People and Other Local Groups in Co. Leitrim' (2003) - a mix of practical guidance on campaigning with handy hints and useful contact details for organisations who have a responsibility to work with Older People.  Although initially developed for groups in Co. Leitrim, the practical guidance section may be of interest to community groups generally.  The booklet has an easy to read format with large print.

Monthly Community News Update - Items from previous editions are available on request.

Community Connections Newsletter - Articles from previous editions are available on request.

'Community Connections Annual Report 2003' - A summary of the project's activities during the course of the year in a 'menu' style brochure.

'Community Connections Annual Report 2002' - A summary of the project's activities during the course of the year in a 'menu' style brochure.

Family Carers Information Card - An A5 size information card with details of how to access respite services in the North Leitrim and West Cavan area.  This card was produce in partnership with the North Leitrim and West Cavan Carers' Group and the North western Health Board to help improve access to services (2002).