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- Written by Ronan Dillon
AHPI welcomed the publication earlier in the week of the new National Mental Health Policy – ‘Sharing the Vision – A Mental Health Policy for all’. This provides a valuable roadmap for the provision of mental health services in Ireland over the next 10 years.
The new policy focuses on mental health promotion, recovery, the prevention of mental ill health and early intervention. We specifically welcome the recognition of the various components, personal and societal that influence mental health through the ‘Determinants of Health’ model. The policy also recognises the need for a whole of population, whole of government approach to the success and delivery of mental health services.
The policy highlights many of our Health Promotion Competencies we as practitioner align our work to, with specific focus on the Implementation of policy level action across the lifetime.
We wish all our colleagues every success in applying and delivering on this new policy over the next 10 years.
Link to Policy - https://www.gov.ie/en/
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- Written by Patricia Heavey
These include three Youth Mental Health Promotion roles as follows:
· Youth Mental Health Promotion Coordinator | Education Settings (Full-time, fixed term, 3 years)
· Youth Mental Health Promotion Coordinator | Community Settings (Full-time, fixed purpose, 8 months)
· eLearning Design Officer (Full-time, permanent)
There is also a vacancy for a Youth Participation Manager (full-time, permanent).
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Implementing Sexuality Education in Irish Schools:Towards research-informed policy and practice
This new policy brief on RSE Implementation, is based on the PhD work of Christina Murphy under the supervision of Professor Saoirse Nic Gabhainn, Discipline of Health Promotion,NUI Galway.
Click here to read the policy brief in full.
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- Written by Patricia Heavey

TITLE: Support Services Coordinator / Prevention & Education
REPORTING TO: The CEO- Details
- Written by Patricia Heavey
Title: Sustainable Travel Facilitator
Role: Project & Event Coordinator
Duration: To June 2020, with a 6 month probationary period.
The position available is for an independent contractor. The successful candidate will work as part of the Smarter Travel programme which is delivered by Green Workplaces for a national authority. The Smarter Travel programme works with large workplaces and third level campuses promoting sustainable modes of transport, i.e. walking, cycling, public transport and carpooling. The link between active travel and health/wellbeing is a motivating factor for many workplace and campus partners.
Focus of work will be in the following areas:
• Workplace & Campus Travel Plans (experience an advantage)
• Event coordinator (5+ years’ experience required)
• Project coordination (5+ years’ experience required)
• Client Relationship Management (5+ years’ experience required)
Requirements:
• Outgoing person with strong inter-personal skills - ability to communicate with working professionals and third level students
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Strong organisational skills and ability to hit the ground running
• Strong analytical skills – ability to analyse data and present comprehensive results and reports
• Ability to take direction and work as a team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel)
• An interest in active commuting, sustainable transport and development is desirable.
An undergraduate degree in a related field is desirable.
This is a full time role and the successful candidate will be located at offices in the Harcourt St. area in Dublin. There is no on-site parking available at the office location nor will parking be provided. Travel within Ireland will be required approximately 20% of the time. The candidate must have a full clean driver’s license and access to a vehicle. Applications accepted by close of business on February 18th . Interested candidates should email a copy of their CV to info@greenworkplaces.ie