The TOYAC partners will meet for the first time at this seminar in Dublin and are keen to hear about the issues facing young carers and young adult in Ireland to-day. For further details of the project and the partners involved see Care Alliance Ireland, has undertaken some preliminary investigation around the impact caring has on young adult carers’ participation in third level education. Other project partners have taken on detailed investigation in their own countries on other specific aspects of young adult caring. These focus specifically in the area of siblings with disabilities, interventions by condition-specific NGOs, the role of youth services, the possibilities of social networking for supports, and young carers in employment. A summary of the findings will be presented at the seminar. Our European colleagues are also keen to meet with those in Ireland who are currently working with young carers and or have an interest in the area. Draft Programme 10:00 Registration/Informal Networking with Tea/Coffee and Scones – 10:30: Welcome and Brief Introductions Young Carers in Ireland Liam O’Sullivan, Care Alliance Ireland 10:45: What the Census 2011 Figures are saying; – 11:00: Young Carers in Ireland Outline of The Carers Association’s work with Young Carers Gary Rutherford, – – Young Carers Outreach & Development Coordinator 11.45: Third Level Access Initiatives How such initiatives can support access to, participation and retention in third – level education with particular reference to Young Adult Carers. (Speaker to be Advised) 12:15: Discussion 12:45: Lunch (in local restaurant) 14:00:TOYAC European Partners of Findings from European partners. –Summary 14:45: Some key messages from conversations with Level Access Officers; Liam O’Sullivan, Care Alliance. 15:15: Supporting Young Carers the Youth Sector and Formal Education Sector working together in North Dublin, – Speaker to be confirmed 15:45: Discussion 16:00: Finish Appendix II Irish Attendees at TOYAC Seminar May 14th 2013 – Liam O’Sullivan Care Alliance Ireland Nora Kirrane Crosscare Carer Support
The TOYAC partners will meet for the first time at this seminar in Dublin and are keen to hear about the issues facing young carers and young adult in Ireland to-day. For further details of the project and the partners involved see Care Alliance Ireland, has undertaken some preliminary investigation around the impact caring has on young adult carers’ participation in third level education. Other project partners have taken on detailed investigation in their own countries on other specific aspects of young adult caring. These focus specifically in the area of siblings with disabilities, interventions by condition-specific NGOs, the role of youth services, the possibilities of social networking for supports, and young carers in employment. A summary of the findings will be presented at the seminar. Our European colleagues are also keen to meet with those in Ireland who are currently working with young carers and or have an interest in the area. Draft Programme 10:00 Registration/Informal Networking – with Tea/Coffee and Scones 10:30: Welcome and Brief Introductions 10:45: Young Carers in Ireland – What the Census 2011 Figures are saying; Liam O’Sullivan, Care Alliance Ireland 11:00: Young Carers in Ireland – Outline of The Carers Association’s work with Young Carers – Gary Rutherford, Young Carers Outreach & Development Coordinator 11.45: Third Level Access Initiatives – How such initiatives can support access to, participation and retention in third level education with particular reference to Young Adult Carers. (Speaker to be Advised) 12:15: Discussion 12:45: Lunch (in local restaurant) 14:00:TOYAC European Partners –Summary of Findings from European partners. 14:45: Some key messages from conversations with Level Access Officers; Liam O’Sullivan, Care Alliance. 15:15: Supporting Young Carers – the Youth Sector and Formal Education Sector working together in North Dublin, Speaker to be confirmed 15:45: Discussion 16:00: Finish Appendix II Irish Attendees at TOYAC Seminar – May 14th 2013 Liam O’Sullivan Care Alliance Ireland Nora Kirrane Crosscare Carer Support
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