Developed in partnership with the HSE and supported by Sport Ireland, the aim of the programme is to increase the knowledge and understanding of people with disabilities on the importance and benefits of being physically active, living a healthy lifestyle and the opportunities that are available to participate within their local community. The programme also aims to enhance the engagement between service locations and service users and their local sports partnership connecting them to the local participation opportunities and supports that are available.
What The Programme Includes
The Active Healthy Me programme includes a series of six interactive eLearning modules with embedded resources and exercise video sessions. Each module highlights the benefits, impact and importance of exercise, being active, good nutrition, hydration alongside educating participants on where they can be active in their local community.
What do Services get from ‘Active Healthy Me’?
- Adult day service locations will receive the Active Healthy Me programme which contains unlimited access to 6 interactive eLearning modules with embedded resources and exercise video sessions.
- Staff members from your organisation will be provided with support to become programme leaders and will be given continued support from Active Disability Ireland through our training workshops
- Support from Active Disability Ireland throughout the delivery of the programme via email check ins
- Unlimited access to movement plans and other helpful resources.
What Participants Say About The Programme …
“I enjoyed being able to be with some of my friends and talking about the weekly topic. We also got to participate in some new activities such as boxercise which I really enjoyed.”
“I really liked the exercise sessions in the Active Healthy Me program I liked them because they didn’t require any equipment to do the exercises and this reminded me that you don’t necessarily need any equipment to participate in exercise or physical activity.”
“I learnt how much water I should be drinking and what the portions of food on a plate should look like.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can Active Healthy Me be delivered?
Active Healthy Me can be delivered within your day service location or online. You can deliver Active Healthy Me at a time that suits you and your service users. The programme does not have to be completed within a certain time so work at a pace that suits your service users.
Does our service get equipment?
There is no equipment needed to deliver Active Healthy Me.
Is there a cost?
No – Active Healthy Me is a free programme which can be delivered as many times as you like.
Will there be any training offered?
Yes training will be offered through our Introduction and Skills for Practice sessions. The dates for these sessions will be communicated to those participating in the programme via email.
How To Register
To register your Disability Day Service Location interest to participate in Active Healthy Me, please follow the steps below.
- Complete the ‘Service Expression of Interest’ Form HERE.
- Once you have completed the form a staff member from Active Disability Ireland will be in touch with your account licence details and invite to next online introduction tutorial, please ensure you check your spam folder if you have not received any correspondence.
- Every account must be fully activated and completed the Online Introduction Tutorial within 6 months of set up or else it will automatically be deleted from system
If you have enquiries about requiring a license for Active Healthy Me, please contact Jeraldeen on jerraught@activedisability.ie or Lauren on lwatters@activedisability.ie
Training Workshops
Staff delivering the Active Healthy Me programme within their Day Service location have the opportunity to attend our Active Healthy Me Programme Introduction Tutorial and Skills for Practice Training Workshop. These workshops are facilitated by Active Disability Ireland’s Health & Wellbeing Team and a local HSE Health Promotion & Improvement Officer. These officers are responsible for the delivery of various HSE Health Promotion programmes across their designated CHO region.
Active Healthy Me Online Introduction Tutorial:
- 30 minute online meeting
- Aim of workshop:
- Provide an overview of Active Healthy Me modules and resources
- Guided tutorial of online programme platform
Active Healthy Me Skills to Practice Workshop:
- 2.5 hour in-person workshop
- Aim of workshop
- Build confidence in the delivery of Active Healthy Me
- Learn about how to connect to local physical activity participation opportunities
- Provide an opportunity to network with other organisations in your region
Please be aware that you must attend the online programme tutorial prior to attending the in-person Skills for Practice Workshop
Upcoming workshops:
| Workshop Type | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction Tutorial | 21st January 2025 | 11:00-11:30am | Online |
| Skills For Practice | 22nd January 2025 | 9:30 - 12:00pm | Tanagh Outdoor Education & Training Centre, Monaghan, H16 HC83 |
| Skills For Practice | 29th January 2025 | 10:00 - 12:30pm | Roselawn House, University Business Complex, National Technology Park, Limerick, V94 6K65 |
| Introduction Tutorial | 30th January 2025 | 10:00-10:30am | Online Expression of Interest: Click Here |
| Skills For Practice | 5th February 2025 | 10:00 - 12:30pm | Regional Education Centre, St. Brigid's Complex, Kells Rd, Co. Louth, A92EH94 |
| Skills For Practice | 6th February 2025 | 10:00 - 12:30pm | Carlow Cathedral, College St, Graigue |
| Skills For Practice | 13th February 2025 | 10:00 - 12:30pm | KDYS Youth Centre, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 W0FH |
| Introduction Tutorial | 20th February 2025 | 10:00-10:30am | Online Expression of Interest: Click Here |
| Skills For Practice | 24th February 2025 | 10:00 - 12:30pm | Clonskeagh Conference Centre, Clonskeagh Road, Dublin, D06 V406 |
| Skills For Practice | 26th February 2025 | 9:30 - 12:00pm | The Vestry, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal |
The ‘Active Healthy Me’ programme was developed by Active Disability Ireland in collaboration with the HSE and supported by Sport Ireland.
