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AGE ACTION IRELAND
Main aim: To improve the quality of life of disadvantaged and vulnerable older people. Activities: Information service; Reference library; Publications; Seminars; Research; Charity shops, etc. AGE & OPPORTUNITY
It receives funding from the Dept. of Health and Children and from the Arts Council. Activities: Founded in 1988, the Agency has developed a wide ranging work programme covering: Arts, Education, Health, Publications, Public Libraries, Media and Europe. In the area of Physical Activity, it initiated the Go for Life programme. It organises the Bealtaine festival in May each year promoting "Creativity in Older Age" IRISH ASSOCIATION OLDER PEOPLE Main aim: It is a national voluntary and membership based organisation,of older citizens.It seeks to serve as a voice for older people, to campaign on their behalf and to provide an opportunity for debate and action. Activities:Produces a newsletter "Getting On". Networks with trans-national projects within the European Union. GO FOR LIFE C/o Age & Opportunity Main Aim: Go for Life, on behalf of Age & Opportunity, is responsible for the National Programme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People. Its objective is to increase the involvement of older adults in physical activity, not only participating but also in planning and leading sport in their own groups. Activities: It is supported by, and works with, the Irish Sports Council and is funded by that body. Active Retirement is represented on its Steering Committee. The campaign is promoted through workshops delivered by Physical Activity Leaders (PALS) in co-operation with Health Boards, VEC's and Local Sports Partnerships. The Dept. of Arts, Sport and Tourism is currently awarding over E 300,000 per annum in grant aid and this is administered by the Steering Committee. About 625 groups, including Active Retirement groups, received grants last year.
IRISH SENIOR CITIZEN'S PARLIAMENT 90, Fairview Strand, Dublin 3 Tel. 01- 8561243/8561244 Email: seniors@iol.ie Web: www.seniors.ie Main Aim: To represent the interests of older people and to lobby for change. Activities: Research. Makes pre-Budget submissions. Many age organisations are affiliated to it.
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGEING AND OLDER PEOPLE 22 Clanwilliam Square, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 Tel. 01-6766484 Email: info@ncaop.ie Web: www.ncaop.ie Main Aim: To promote the health, welfare and autonomy of older people and to advise the Dept. of Health on such issues. Activities: The Council is a statutory body. It undertakes various research projects and has produced a wide range of valuable reports.
OLDER WOMEN'S NETWORK (OWN), IRELAND All Hallows College, Grace Park Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 Tel. 01-8844536/7/8 Email: ownireland@eircom.net Web: See www.olderinireland.ie Main Aim: To share interests, be a voice for older women and influence policy- making. Activities: Organises seminars and workshops on various projects, including cross-border activities funded by the Programme for Peace and Reconciliation, also projects funded by the Combat Poverty Agency.
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