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SUMMARY:Reimagining Housing for Older People in Ireland
DESCRIPTION:With an ageing population\, the need for inclusive\, supportive\, and well-designed housing for older people is more important than ever. Join us for a thought-provoking webinar exploring the future of housing and care for older people in Ireland. \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n1. Setting the scene: An overview of the key issues in older persons housing: \n\n\n\n– Housing design– Community connection and wellbeing– Access to appropriate care and support– Plus\, a review of the Irish government’s plans\, progress to date\, and the challenges that remain. \n\n\n\n2. What do older people want?– Insights from resident engagement— what older people know\, want\, and how providers can respond effectively. \n\n\n\n3. The finance profile– Understanding the costs\, funding models\, and financial risks associated with housing for older people. \n\n\n\n4. The Irish Landscape– What exists today and what we aspire to — exploring a spectrum of provision and the policy and funding “asks” needed to get there. \n\n\n\n5. Sector discussion – next steps– What does the sector need? \n\n\n\nHear from experts\, engage in live Q&As\, and help shape the future of older persons housing in Ireland. \n\n\n\nChair: John O’Connor\, Associate\, Campbell Tickell and Liz Zacharias\, Director Campbell Tickell \n\n\n\nSpeakers confirmed:1. Bruce Moore\, CEO\, Housing 212. Declan Gaffney\, National Technical Programme Manager\, Age Friendly Ireland3. Dr Emer Coveney\, National Programme Manager\, Age Friendly Ireland4. John Hannigan\, CEO\, Circle VHA5. Joe Gallop\, Clann Housing Manager\, Clúid Housing6. Kath Cottier\, CEO\, Fold Housing \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nClick the link at the bottom of the page to register
URL:https://agefriendlyhomes.ie/event/reimagining-housing-for-older-people-in-ireland/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom
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SUMMARY:Age-Friendly Housing: How Housing Policy can Shape Positive Ageing
DESCRIPTION:The late Simon Brooke\, whose memory is in honour of Clúid’s annual policy lecture\, was former Board Member and later Head of Policy with Clúid\, up until his untimely death in November 2019. Simon worked tirelessly to break the stigmas attached to social housing and to ensure that everyone in Ireland had a great place to live.Simon’s willingness to challenge the status quo\, advocating for policy change to improve people’s lives and his drive to collaborate and share knowledge\, has shaped the social housing sector for the better. These are the qualities that led to the creation of the Simon Brooke Lecture. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Simon Brooke Lecture will focus on Age-Friendly Housing in Ireland\, the current issues surrounding funding and design for age-friendly homes\, with an exploration of the challenges and benefits of rightsizing to assist older people to age in their communities. \n\n\n\nThis year’s lecture will include contributions from Age-Friendly Ireland\, Co-Housing Communities Ireland\, Sage Advocacy\, and Clann (Cluid’s age-friendly housing service) for a range of perspectives on this timely issue. \n\n\n\nDate: 9th October 2025Time: Registration and reception from 6.30pm\, seated by 7pmLocation: Royal Convention Centre\, Ship Street Great\, Dublin\, D08 E6PD
URL:https://agefriendlyhomes.ie/event/age-friendly-housing-how-housing-policy-can-shape-positive-ageing/
LOCATION:Royal Convention Centre\,\, Ship Street Great\, Dublin\, Dublin\, D08E6PD\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:National Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:Our Chief Officer\, Catherine McGuigan \, is thrilled to be speaking at the National Health Summit\, which takes place on the 5th of February\, at Croke Park\, Dublin. The Summit will bring together leading experts\, policymakers\, clinicians and healthcare management professionals to discuss and address the most pressing healthcare challenges of our time and how to build a healthier future. \n\n\n\nView the extensive agenda here – https://healthsummit.ie/agenda/2026/ #HealthSummit26
URL:https://agefriendlyhomes.ie/event/national-health-summit/
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SUMMARY:Housing Practitioners’ Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Housing Agency and the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) will host the 2026 Housing Practitioners’ Conference – Working Together to Deliver Ireland’s Housing Ambition\, is taking place in Whites of Wexford\, County Wexford on Thursday 23rd April and Friday 24th April (half day). \n\n\n\nThe conference will involve expert speakers and workshops. The conference Agenda is available to view here – Conference Agenda. \n\n\n\nThe conference is aimed at housing practitioners including local authority staff\, approved housing bodies and Government officials.  \n\n\n\nTo register for the conference please visit the IPA website here – Housing Practitioners’ Conference 2026 – Registration.
URL:https://agefriendlyhomes.ie/event/housing-practitioners-conference-2026/
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