Supporting young people to imagine more, beyond health challenges
Supporting young people to imagine more, beyond health challenges
Support today and spread the magic of art today
Giving Children a sense of confidence, belonging and friendship.
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Enjoy a fully managed experience in your workplace
Helium offers creative workplace workshops that are brand new to the Irish corporate environment.
In Hospital
The Journey Begins
Helium artists meet young people living with long-term physical health conditions during their regular hospital appointments, transforming time spent in waiting areas into opportunities to imagine and create through Create While You Wait.
In the Community
Next Stop
Young people living with long-term physical health conditions are invited to get creative and connect with others who share similar life experiences in our free creative workshops, held close to home. Sessions are led by professional artists and supported by medical staff on site.
Online
The Journey Continues
Young people living with long-term physical health conditions can continue their creative journey at home through our online programme, Distance Creates. It is especially suitable for those living in rural areas or who are unable to travel. They receive a free art box and take part in creative activities wherever they are.
According to the Central Statistics Office (Irish Health Survey 2024), almost one in five (18.4%) children in Ireland aged 2 to 17 live with a long-standing illness or health problem.
Additionally, over 30,000 annual hospital discharges are recorded for children with such conditions.
These figures highlight the need to address the complex psychosocial challenges that these children and young people are reported to face, including social isolation, stigma, and the significant emotional strain experienced by their families.
Our Mission:
We are working to generate creative encounters for children with long-term physical health conditions to improve wellbeing and creativity.
Our Vision:
An Ireland, where all children are connected to their creative powers so they can live life to the full.
Our Impact 2025
Get Creative With Life
Join a Helium Workshop Today!
For young people with long-term physical health conditions like diabetes, epilepsy, spina bifida, heart conditions, juvenile arthritis, rare conditions, and more.
No matter what challenges you face, our free workshops – online or in-person – give young people aged 6-16 the chance to get creative, make friends and have fun, with professional artists, caring volunteers, and medical support nearby.
Bringing Creativity & Joy
For children with long-term physical health conditions like diabetes, epilepsy, spina bifida, heart conditions, juvenile arthritis, rare conditions, and more
Free Art Workshops
FREE art workshops led by professional artists
Professional
Teams
Onsite medical support to keep participants safe and comfortable
Supportive
Volunteers
Supported by caring volunteers who make every session fun
Upcoming Workshops
Youth Forum Art Showcase Meet Ups (Online & In-Person)
Stories
Discover the journeys of the young people you are supporting.
