Wellbeing

Is a core component across all CLDC programmes.

We help people to improve their lives, and improving wellbeing is an essential part of improving one’s life. In addition to embedding wellbeing within our programmes, CLDC also delivers initiatives aimed specifically at supporting the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

Instead of focusing simply on measurements of “success” or “achievement,” prioritising wellbeing means that we focus also on physical and mental health, cultural identity, environment, and community connections to help individuals and families thrive. 

Our staff try to help the people they work with to improve their lives; not just to get a job, attend a course, or tick a box. 

See below some examples of CLDC programmes and initiatives around wellbeing. You can also browse Our Programmes, or check out what Courses & Events are coming up.

Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP): Wellbeing for Adults

We aim to support key soft skill development such as communication, confidence building, personal development, literacy and numeracy. The end goal is orientated more toward functional life requirements, wellbeing and social inclusion with the hope that beneficiaries are supported to build their personal capacity and lift themselves out of disadvantage.

Wellbeing for Young People and Families (SICAP)

Soft Skills and Well-Being Supports for Children, Young People and Families will provide additional resources, opportunities, training, and therapeutic interventions to this cohort to ensure that they have capacity to participate in education, training and life enhancing initiatives and support their personal development and growth.

Primary Healthcare Programme (PHCP)

The PHCP aims to
improve the health outcomes and quality of life of the Traveller community.

Primary Health Care

Rural Recreation Programme

We want to support people to get outside and into nature! The Rural Recreation Programme aims to make outdoor recreation accessible to more people. It supports the development and maintenance of local community trails, promotes outdoor recreation for locals and visitors, and enhances sustainability through innovative projects.

Rural Recreation

Roma Inclusion Project

The Roma Inclusion Project supports Roma families living in Ennis and Kilrush, with the aim to support:

  • Improved English literacy
  • Improved health, wellbeing and employability
  • Greater integration in community activities, and
  • Stronger intercultural ties between Roma and the wider community