Tuam Street Workshop

The unit is a large building including a storeroom, workroom and kitchen dining area split into three rooms.

There are 10 experienced staff, most with a well-recognised qualification, providing the required support to the clients each day. All staff have adopted the underlining philosophy of AJs, which is to empower the individual and further develop their independence.

The unit caters for 35 people on any day. At least two groups with 2 to 4 individuals access community activities each day.

The facility based activities are mainly aimed at individuals who enjoy structured work type tasks, however some alternative activities are also provided to meet the individuals choices.

The unit has work contracts with many local businesses, including tasks such as assembling electrical components, counting and packing plastic bags, collating and stuffing envelopes, etc.