Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities!!Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Circle Voluntary Housing Association reaffirm our commitment to supporting our tenants with disabilities in every way we can.  We work hand-in-hand with local authorities and partner with a range of organisations to ensure that our tenants can live comfortably and… Continue Reading Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities

The Quality in Our Diversity Project (QID) is a dynamic process whereby an Approved Housing Body can achieve a Quality Mark for its work in building sustainable intercultural communities. Circle VHA has partnered with two other AHBs to develop this quality mark system/framework and it now forms part of our Tenant Engagement work.  During the… Continue Reading Language and Accessibility Matters 

Happy International Older Persons Day! Today, we celebrate the wisdom, resilience, and contributions of older adults in our communities. At Circle Voluntary Housing Association, we are committed to supporting the older members of our communities. With this in mind, we eagerly await the upcoming launch of Housing with Supports, Richmond Place, a transformative housing initiative… Continue Reading International older persons day

As we observe world suicide prevention day, we are reminded of our need to support each other. This week serves to raise awareness about mental health and encourage open conversations about the challenges many of us face.   We understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it’s important to know that support is available.   If you or… Continue Reading World Suicide Prevention Day 

What Are Migraines?  Migraines are intense headaches often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound. They can last anywhere from a few hours to several days.   Common Causes of Migraines at work  While the triggers for migraines can vary from person to person, some common causes include:  Stress: Increased levels of stress… Continue Reading Do you suffer with Migraines?

The European drug report 2024 has shown that Ireland has topped the EU table for drug related deaths. Ireland has more than four times the average number of fatalities accounting to 97 deaths per million people, compared to the EU average of 22.5. The theme for this year’s international overdose awareness campaign is, ‘Together We… Continue Reading International Overdose Awareness Day 2024

“Thinking Again” by UCD is an opportunity for women to return to education within a UCD scholarship. For full information on the scholarship you can visit the UCD website here. We have included some information here for you to preview. To be considered for the UCD Think Again Scholarship and applying for a full-time course you must be: CRITERIA FOR… Continue Reading “Thinking Again” about Education?

We are thrilled that the Mother Tongues Festival is taking place once again. This is a festival for all, that celebrates linguistic diversity through the arts in Ireland. This Festival has plenty of opportunities to engage with theatre, dance, music, storytelling and craft. All workshops and Family Day, include 13 different languages, including Polish, Japanese, Swahili,… Continue Reading Mother Tongues Festival 2024!

The Department of Social Protection commenced issuing cost of living bonus payments to eligible customers this week. This was €200 cost of living bonus payment, in addition to customer’s normal weekly social welfare payment. The full €200 cost of living payment was paid, but the Department is aware that in a small number of cases, direct debits… Continue Reading Cost of living bonus payments notice from the Department of Social Protection.