The aim of the project is to create a transformative and holistic educational experience for family carers through diversifying course delivery to increase accessibility to third level educational opportunities.

The project supports family carers through providing accredited certificate courses in subject areas that give them the space, knowledge and resources to maintain and enhance their wellbeing and care safely and confidently for their loved ones at home.

For most family carers, funded, part-time, third-level courses provide the only viable option to enter higher level education. Participating in Higher Education through this project enables family carers to meet and provide peer support to one another, thereby reducing social isolation and enhancing their caregiving skills, facilitating engagement in third-level education, and leading to renewed self-confidence. 

To access the dedicated project website which includes details of upcoming courses, please click here. For more information, please email Michelle Collins or Deirdre Geoghegan at training@familycarers.ie.