Happy Talk programme reaches children across the south west
A vibrant new multilingual storybook celebrating diversity has been launched to mark the regional expansion of the HSE initiative. This heartwarming resource introduces young readers to various languages, fostering inclusive communication across local communities.
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HSE — Health Service Executive
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The HSE South West has officially launched a charming new multilingual storybook, Nibbles Says Hello!, marking a significant milestone as the Happy Talk programme extends its reach beyond Cork City. The publication was unveiled at the Nano Nagle Migrant Centre, bringing together a dedicated network of educators, librarians, and programme advocates to celebrate this regional growth.
At the heart of the story are two bunnies, Nibbles and Twitch, who embark on an Irish adventure to learn greetings in diverse languages such as Arabic, Swahili, Shona, Polish, Minceir Cant, and Irish Sign Language. The book serves as a creative tool for the Happy Talk initiative, which has spent fifteen years supporting the language development of children aged up to six years in socially disadvantaged areas through expert-led parental and educator guidance.
Senior Speech and Language Therapist Aoife O’Shea highlighted the collaborative spirit behind the project, which features illustrations by Gemma Lewsley and contributions from the Cork Deaf Association, the TVG, and the Cork Migrant Centre. Mari O’Donovan, the Integrated Healthcare Area Service Lead, emphasised that this expansion is a testament to the power of community partnerships. Further information regarding the programme’s ongoing research and resources is available on the official HSE website.
At the heart of the story are two bunnies, Nibbles and Twitch, who embark on an Irish adventure to learn greetings in diverse languages such as Arabic, Swahili, Shona, Polish, Minceir Cant, and Irish Sign Language. The book serves as a creative tool for the Happy Talk initiative, which has spent fifteen years supporting the language development of children aged up to six years in socially disadvantaged areas through expert-led parental and educator guidance.
Senior Speech and Language Therapist Aoife O’Shea highlighted the collaborative spirit behind the project, which features illustrations by Gemma Lewsley and contributions from the Cork Deaf Association, the TVG, and the Cork Migrant Centre. Mari O’Donovan, the Integrated Healthcare Area Service Lead, emphasised that this expansion is a testament to the power of community partnerships. Further information regarding the programme’s ongoing research and resources is available on the official HSE website.
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