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Older people’s organisationsThere are a number of groups that have a particular interest in older people. Some of these groups are membership organisations that you can join; others are groups that support older people. See below for more details: Age Action Ireland LtdAge Action Ireland is a national non-governmental organisation working as a network of organisations and people providing services for older people and their carers in Ireland and as a development agency promoting better policies and services for them. Age Action Ireland publishes, amongst other things, a Directory of Services for older people as well as a monthly bulletin for members. 30 Lr Camden Street, Dublin 2 Age & OpportunityAge & Opportunity is the national not-for-profit organisation that promotes opportunities for greater participation by older people in society through partnerships and collaborative programmes. Age & Opportunity’s vision is an Ireland where all older people have the opportunity to realise their full potential and participate in an inclusive society. Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9 Active Retirement Ireland (ARI)Active Retirement Ireland (formerly the Federation of Active Retirement Associations) is the umbrella body for Ireland's active retirement movement. There are approximately 375 local active retirement associations around Ireland, with approximately 21,000 members. ARI can put you in touch with your local active retirement association or give you advice on setting up a new group. 124 The Capel Building, Mary’s Abbey, Dublin 7 Carers AssociationThe Carers Association represents the interests of Irish carers in the home. It publishes the quarterly newsletter Take Care!, as well as leaflets and videos, and organises the National Carers of the Year Awards. The association also operates a 24-hour helpline, the National Careline: Freefone 1800 24 07 24. Prior's Orchard, John's Quay, Kilkenny ICTU Retired Workers' CommitteeThe Retired Workers' Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions is a representative group for over 80 Retired Workers' Committees of unions affiliated to the ICTU. 32 Parnell Square, Dublin 1. Irish Association of Older PeopleThe Irish Association of Older People is a voluntary and membership-based organisation that provides information and promotes and encourages activities which improve the lives of older people. It publishes the quarterly Getting On. Room B15, UCD, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 Irish Senior Citizen's ParliamentThe Irish Senior Citizen's Parliament was established in November 1995 to represent the interests of older people, and to lobby the government for change. The ISCP lobbies on everything from pensions to rural transport and health issues. There are some 200 groups of older people affiliated to ISCP which, between them, represent close to 100,000 people. 90 Fairview Strand, Dublin 3 National Federation of Pensioner's AssociationsThe National Federation of Pensioner's Associations is a national representative organisation for pensioner's organisations. The NFPA aims to protect and promote the interests of pensioners and retired persons in regard to social welfare, taxation, health and superannuation. Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 Older Women's Network (OWN) (Ireland)The Older Women's Network (OWN) seeks to bring older women together to share interests and to be a voice for older women, aiming to influence policy-making. OWN's members are made up of individuals and groups from every county in Ireland and most Northern Irish counties. OWN is represented on the National Women's Council of Ireland and in the Irish Senior Citizen's Parliament. Membership is open to women living in Ireland who support OWN's objectives. All Hallows College, Grace Park Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Senior Help Line (tel: 1850 440 444)The Senior Helpline is a voluntary helpline operated by older people for older people who feel lonely or isolated. The helpline is open mornings 10am to 1pm and evenings 7pm to 10pm seven days a week and also on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday afternoons from 1pm to 4pm, three-hundred and sixty-five days a year. You can contact the service for the price of a local call from anywhere in Ireland. Established by the Summerhill Active Retirement Association, Co. Meath, it is now run by 350 older volunteers from 13 centres in throughout Ireland. Third Age Centre, Summerhill, Co. Meath Third Age FoundationThe Third Age Foundation provides services, facilities and opportunities for older people, which focus on; education and life long learning, health, community development, social policy, intergenerational and intercultural activities, social inclusion and volunteering. The foundation has over 150 members, including older people, members of the Traveller community and long stay residents from our local nursing home. The aim of the organisation is to provide information and new ideas that will encourage older people to improve their own lives, and make a positive difference to their communities. Third Age Centre, Summerhill, County Meath |
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Home is a special place for most of us. Older & Bolder’s campaign MAKE HOME WORK highlights the obstacles faced by people – older people, people with chronic illnesses, people with disabilities - who want to live well at home and who need support to do so. 
Minister Ring announces recipients of Go for Life National Grant Scheme, funded by the Irish Sports Council for Age & Opportunity's Go for Life programme. A total of 906 older groups nationwide will share a sports allocation of €300,000.
The HSE, the Irish Sports Council and the Department of Health, with the help of organisations like Go for Life, has just launched the Get Ireland Active website. Use the interactive map on the site to find out where Go for Life sessions are happening across the country. C'mon, let's get Ireland active!
Over 1,000 older volunteers from across Ireland joined Minister Michael Ring TD in the Helix in Dublin to celebrate Go for Life's ten years as a national programme.
Age & Opportunity
Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9, Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)1 805 7709 Email info@ageandopportunity.ie