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📢The countdown is on! Mitchell McDermott's Charity Cycle 2026 takes place Friday 20 Nov. We're cycling 1,000km to fundraise for Women's Aid Ireland and ISPCC Childline. Thank you Raw Gyms Donnybrook for hosting us again this year! 💟Please help us reach €10,000 by donating what you can. 💟Mitchell McDermott will match all donations made up to the target! 💟To donate, please click on the link or scan the QR code below. Thank you so much for your support! https://lnkd.in/diFVtgQQ #WhenHomeisNotSafe #WomensAid #Childline #ISPCC #Donate #Thankyou #MitchellMcDermott #MMCDCharityCycle

📢 Interested in getting involved in Safer Internet Day 2027? Join our short info session on November 25th to discover what #SID2027 is all about, how to take part, and where to access free resources! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dvDsVGsk #Edchatie #SaferInternetDay ISPCC Irish Internet Hotline National Parents Council

How can we help children and young people navigate harmful online influences? Join ISPCC and five Dublin Children and Young People's Services Committees (CYPSCs) for a FREE online webinar exploring the influence of the manosphere and how parents, carers and practitioners can support young people. Featuring guest speaker Prof. Debbie Ging, the session will offer practical advice on having open, constructive conversations about masculinity influencers, challenging harmful online messaging and helping young people develop critical digital literacy skills. 📅 Tuesday, 10 November 🕖 7pm 💻 Online | Free to attend Together, we can help young people navigate the online world with greater confidence, empathy and understanding. Registration is now open – https://lnkd.in/eWX6efaH #ISPCC #OnlineSafety #Parenting #DigitalLiteracy #ADHDAwareness

A huge thank you to the entire Woodie's team for raising an incredible €160,665.70 for Childline by ISPCC through the Woodie's Heroes Campaign! 💚 This remarkable achievement is a testament to the generosity and dedication of Woodie's colleagues and customers across Ireland. With Childline costing €15,900 a day to operate, the funds raised represent the equivalent of more than ten days and nights of our 24-hour listening service. That's ten days and nights of being there for children and young people across Ireland, providing a listening ear whenever they need someone to talk to. Thank you to everyone who supported the Woodie's Heroes Campaign for helping ensure Childline continues to be there for children and young people, any reason, any time. Together, we can help make childhood better, happier and safer. 💜 #Childline #ISPCC #WoodiesHeroes

€41,175 raised. Thank you, Chemist Warehouse Ireland 💜   Our collaborative Back to School campaign was a true team effort. Trusted suppliers, customers, and retail employees came together for a range of fundraising activities in the month of August, backed by all 18 Chemist Warehouse stores nationwide.   The €41,175 raised will help Childline services to run 24/7/365, making children’s lives better, happier, and safer.   A seamless collaboration from start to finish. Huge thanks to Matthew Childs and the entire Chemist Warehouse team. We can’t wait to see what we achieve together next.

We’re delighted to share that Tozi has been shortlisted for a 2026 Media Literacy Ireland Award - in the Best Media Literacy Initiative for Young People category. 🏆 Developed in collaboration with DCU Anti-Bullying Centre and Childline by ISPCC, Tozi is a free app that helps young people navigate online life safely and confidently. From recognising online risks to protecting their digital wellbeing, Tozi helps young people build the media literacy and resilience they need to make informed choices in today’s digital world. Originally launched in Ireland, Tozi is now supporting young people in Spain, Portugal, Romania and Greece too, extending its positive impact. We’re proud to see Tozi recognised among Ireland’s leading media literacy initiatives, and wish all the shortlisted organisations the very best of luck ahead of the awards on 11 November. 🔗 See the full shortlist: https://lnkd.in/eR_6_VBt #VodafoneFoundation #Tozi #MediaLiteracy #DigitalWellbeing #OnlineSafety #MLIAwards

At ISPCC, we are acutely aware of the need for meaningful Government investment in the area of mental health and we welcome the announcement by Mary Butler TD of an increase of €108m in #Budget 2027.   Anxiety is one of the most common reasons why young people turn to ISPCC for support. Early intervention can make a crucial difference to those children and young people who are struggling with their mental health. It can prevent crisis intervention later on. Therefore, it's imperative to invest early in the mental health of our children.    ISPCC is here for all children and young people, and we want to make meaningful change for them. Children and young people need our voice and support now more than ever. Caroline O’Sullivan, ISPCC Director of Services, says: “I'm proud of the suite of services ISPCC makes available to children and young people - whether they need us early on when something is bothering them, or if they are in crisis and contact us to raise the alarm and want to seek additional, more specialised support. We are here to listen and support for any reason, any time. The fact that our services are free to all who need them ensures equity for families from all socioeconomic backgrounds and areas. We continue to be grateful for the support we get from the HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention and the Health Service Executive to provide these services."   We welcome Minster Butler's ongoing firm commitment to mental health and note her intention to continue investing in prevention and early intervention, making services accessible to children in their communities.     To this end, ISPCC has just launched a new programme aimed at supporting those who have ADHD. It is one of several of its Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing programmes, and our aim is to roll them out nationally over a three-year period. These separate but complimentary programmes are available to parents/carers of anxious children and young peoples and also to teenagers who experience low to moderate levels of anxiety.   For more see: www.ispcc.ie

Thank you so much to Woodie's, their amazing staff and customers who were so generous in fundraising and donating. The money raised is vital in keeping Childine free and available 24/7 for children and young people across Ireland 💜