Applications sought for Healthy Food Made Easy Peer Leaders for the 
Food and Health Programme 
in Dublin (West & South) & Kildare areas.

The Food and Health Programme consists of a number of initiatives based on providing training courses around making healthy eating and lifestyle choices. One such initiative is the Healthy Food Made Easy (HFME) course, where members of the community are trained to deliver the 6 week course to groups in the local area. HFME is a practical course which helps participants to plan meals, shop, cook and eat in a healthy way. HFME Peer Leaders are paid on a contractual basis for each course delivered.

This project is a joint initiative between the HSE, South Dublin County Partnership, Liffey Partnership, and County Kildare Leader Partnership.

How do I become a Healthy Food Made Easy Peer Leader?

All HFME Peer Leaders receive training in the current HSE guidelines based on the food pyramid and fundamental group facilitation skills. This training will be run by experienced Food and Health Leaders and HSE Health Promotion, and a Community Dietitian.

All training sessions must be attended

Training Venue: Rowlagh Community Centre, Neilstown Road, Clondalkin, D22 VY46

Duration: Training will be over 5 full days

Training Dates: January 13th, 14th, 15th (1 day week of 27th Jan exact date TBC) & February 6th 2025

Time: 10am - 4pm each day

Who should apply? 

Those with an interest in healthy eating who have access to their own transport, who are flexible and available to deliver courses during the day and possibly in the evening. An openness to work with a diverse range of individuals and groups is necessary. 

Interested? 

Application forms & further information are available from 

South Dublin – Clodagh Byrne, Food & Health Coordinator, South Dublin County Partnership, clodagh.byrne@sdcpartnership.ie Phone 01 464 9300

Dublin West - Lauren Corbet Food & Health Co-ordinator Liffey Partnership, lcorbet@liffeypartnership.ie Phone: 01 623 5612

Kildare – Ann Marie O’Toole Food & Health Co-ordinator, County Kildare Leader Partnership annmarie@countykildarelp.ie 045 895 450

Closing date for receipt of applications is 1pm Monday 16th December 2024

Interviews will take place on Thursday 19th December 2024