Information for Family Resource Centres

Pavee Point, as a Specialist Support Agency for the Family Resouce Centres, targets its information work to best support the needs of information and support givers. As part of our engagement in 2008 and 2009, we developed an e-bulletin system to ensure FRCs receive timely relevant information and are able to access our training and information in a timely manner.

We recommend that FRCs sign up to our Media Monitor, which tracks information relating to Traveller issues and aggregates them into one blog. A very efficient way to get news on Travellers!

Have a Question about working with Travellers?

Our research in 2008 (which you can download below) showed that, although FRCs are generally comfortable working with Travellers and supporting their needs, there are some areas you could benefit from a steer. Don't delay, and don't be embarrassed. Pavee Point, as a Specialist Support Agency, is here to support you. You should contact our information team by email or by telephone on 018780255 ext 150

Latest Resources:

Pavee Point at Family Support Network conference

Pavee Point's Drugs Programme participated in October 2009's Family Support Network Conference, and co-ordinated a support leaflet on removing barriers on access to services. (PDF, 300KB)

E-bulletins for Family Resource Centres

E-bulletins for FRCs are the easiest way to get detailed, relevant information from Pavee Point about the work we're doing and the resources we offer to Family Resource Centres. We already send the information to all FRCs, but if you'd like to add additional recipients, then please sign up here.

Pavee Beoirs an' Glokes: Emerging voices of older Travellers.

Launched Dec 2008, Revised and published April 2009.

A report on the assessed needs of older Travellers was produced with the support of the Family Support Agency and Age and Opportunity. Whilst the report focused on Travellers in the Blanchardstown area, the findings have resonance across the country.

Download the document in PDF format here

Needs Assessment of Family Resource Centres

Published June 2009.

The report, based on a survey undertaken by the Family Support Agency and Pavee Point as a SSA establishes a number of recommendations for the future development of the role of Family Resource Centres which focus on supporting the ability and capacity of FRCs to best meet the needs of Travellers.

Download the document in PDF format here