Background
Newbridge Youth Project originated as a response to the growing
need for support structures for young people in Newbridge......read more
History
The project began in 2000 on Standhouse Road, and then moved to the present premises Lower Eyre Street....read more
Aims of the Project
- Provide a range of clubs and groups to cover the various age groups and needs of the target groups.
- Liaise and work with schools and other agencies in working with young people e.g. provide training support around youth related issues.
- Host a number of activities during the coming three years to inclusively involve the youth of Newbridge town.
- Develop an information outlet supporting Newbridge young people.
- Develop and support at least one club in the Newbridge area.
- Support the development of young parents group.
- Liaise with agencies to develop strategies for support of young mothers
- Advocate and lobby on behalf of and with young people in relation to youth issues in Newbridge
- Support and train community volunteers for the project
- Review and support the area forum to enable further development
Project Group Profile
The project presently works with young people age from 8-18 years of age and......
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Project workers work closely with
- Newbridge Community Development
- Newbridge Family Resource Centre
- FÁS Youth Training and Development Centre in Newbridge
- V.E.C.
- Primary and post primary schools
- Schools completion programme
- Scoil Mhuire Homelinks project
- Health Board
Contact Information
Maura Laffan - Project Leader
Tel. 045-435672
mauranewbridge@kys.ie
Karolyn Phelan - Youth Worker
karolynnewbridge@kys.ie
Background
Newbridge Youth Project originated as a response to the growing need for support structures for young people in Newbridge.
The town has been developing rapidly and the influx of new residents with young children is continuing. The need for a youth project was identified
by Newbridge Community Development and Kildare Youth Services. An application was submitted to the Department of Education and Science under youth affairs.
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History
The project began in 2000 on Standhouse Road, and then moved to the present premises Lower Eyre Street to offer a more youth friendly environment.
The project has grown in strength since 2000 with over 1200 young people having participated in activities and training provided by the project.
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Project Group Profile
The project presently works with young people age from 8-18 years of age and young mothers in the 16 – 25 age bracket.
The issues we deal with include
- Social inclusion
- Racism
- Bullying
- Transition to secondary school
- Drugs and alcohol abuse
- Anger management
- Sexual health issues
- Bi-lateral country exchanges
- Youth information and referral to counselling services
- Supports to youth clubs and adult leadership training programmes.
Young people in the youth project engage in many different projects such as photography, dancing, publishing and sporting activities. This allows
everyone to have a good time while building on skills and confidence and addressing issues of relevance to young people in our community.
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