Author Archives: StevenJoyce

The Real Cost of the Sale of Alcohol Bill: Report Launch & Briefing with global expert, Professor Tom Babor

  9th May 10-11am, Wood Quay Venue, Dublin 8 To book https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-real-cost-of-the-sale-of-alcohol-bill-report-launch-briefing-tickets-611532258447 Join the Irish Community Action on Alcohol Network, Alcohol Action Ireland and Alcohol Forum Ireland for this important campaign event and media briefing.    All three organisations have campaigned against key provisions of the Sale of Alcohol Bill (2022), have made submissions to the Department of…

Family Support Worker Part-time

  The South Western Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force Clg. (SWRDATF) brings together a wide range of representatives who collectively have developed an integrated holistic strategy to address the substance use and its associated problems in the Kildare, West Wicklow and South West Dublin areas. The Task Force are currently developing its team therefore…

Recovery In Action

A great event in Newbridge Town Hall this morning promoting recovery from addiction. It was a great example of social inclusion with some powerful speakers sharing their personal stories alongside a host of support services from the region collaborating to reduce the stigma of addiction.

Newbridge Community Addiction Studies

Community Addiction Studies Course Expression of Interest here  Aim of Programme The purpose of the Community Addiction Studies Course is to enable people to: Learn about drugs and their effects Develop an understanding of addiction Explore how addiction impacts individuals and families Examine their own attitudes Become more effective in their personal responses Develop the…

Celbridge Group: Nitrous Oxide a Growing Concern

Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) a Growing Issue Signs that the continued use of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) in our community is highlighted through a trend of larger canisters discarded in Celbridge and across Kildare. The initial signs of wasted small silver bullet like canisters known as whippets, are now dwarfed by the current larger canisters,…

Family Support Worker Part-time

The South Western Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force (SWRDATF) brings together a wide range of representatives who collectively have developed an integrated holistic strategy to address the drug use and its associated problems in the South West Dublin, West Wicklow and Kildare areas. The Task Force are currently developing its team therefore wish to…

Administrative Support Worker – Part-time

The South Western Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force (SWRDATF) brings together a wide range of representatives who collectively have developed an integrated holistic strategy to address the drug use and its associated problems in the South West Dublin, West Wicklow and Kildare areas. The Task Force are currently developing its team therefore wish to…

Low R No Alcohol Challenge

Register for the Low R No Alcohol Challenge Mick Mulcahy fitness is teaming up with the SAFER Clubs Low R No Alcohol Challenge. This partnership is part of a commitment to reducing alcohol related harm and contributing to SAFER Communities. The SAFER Communities accreditation system is a new initiative looking for sports clubs to get…

Call for regulation on drink deliveries

Have a look at our short video highlighting the need for regulation on drink deliveries, this is part of a suite of videos developed in conjunction with our partners @ICAANnetwork #RegulateDrinkDeliveries

Sober for October

The SAFER Club’s Hello Sunday Morning Sober October program is a fun alcohol free challenge for sport club members across Kildare Town. This challenge integrates elements from a number of popular alcohol free programs to offer participants a SAFER Alcohol Free Challenge which is sure to be fun, rewarding, while at times tough with plenty…