- (01) 706 0100
- info@sspship.ie
- (01) 706 0100
- info@sspship.ie
The Integration Team works with New Arrivals in our DLR community. We work with individuals promoting to access employment, education, health and wellbeing, and social inclusion events by offering a safe, welcoming environment that promotes independence and opportunities to thrive in their new community.
Our New Arrivals Support Team provide a range of supports and services to Ukrainians and International Protection applicants living in group settings and host families across the DLR county. We offer one-to-one support to men, women and children to help them integrate into their new community through: Needs assessments, employment supports, educational supports, access to community integration programmes, to mental health and well-being opportunities as well as long-term follow-up and long-term accessibility to the team.
Our Women’s Programme provides essential supports to Migrant and Irish women, as well as women in Ireland under International Protection and Temporary Protection. Our key focus is giving women a voice and empowering them by promoting gender equality, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and helping women reach their full potential through one-to-one support providing them with access to cultural events, education programmes, community education, activities, workshops and courses.
Our Community Link Worker is working with local communities across Ireland to support positive responses to the arrival of International Protection Applicants (IPAs). A part of the Community Connection Project (CCP) and using a community development approach, they engage directly with residents to address concerns, community link workers share accurate information, and build understanding around the international protection system. It is about community resilience, countering misinformation, and promoting inclusion before, during, and after the arrival of IPAs.
Our Women’s Programme provides essential supports to women in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, including those under International and Temporary Protection, as well as migrant and Irish women. Designed to empower, uplift, and equip women with the skills and confidence needed to thrive both personally and professionally, the programme acts as a catalyst for change. As one of the first programmes of its kind in the country, we actively promote gender equality, cross-cultural understanding, and encourage participation in local community initiatives and open conversation.
The New Arrivals Support Team offers essential supports to Ukrainians and International Protection applicants living in accommodation centres and host families across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (DLR). We work closely with individuals and families – men, women, and children, to help them integrate into their new communities and begin building a positive future in Ireland. Through compassionate engagement and practical assistance, we aim to foster resilience, independence, and a strong sense of belonging for all those we support.