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The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) have published a new report titled "Child Related Leave: Usage and Implications for Gender Equality." This report examines the usage of child-related leave benefits in Ireland and their implications for gender equality in the workplace.
SafeTALK is a half-day alertness training that prepares attendees, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives.
We offer a small number of scholarships up to the value of €3,000 each to make education in end-of-life and bereavement care accessible to multiple disciplines (nursing, medicine, allied health professionals and others). Two scholarships will be reserved for those working in palliative care.
SafeTALK is a half-day alertness training that prepares attendees, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives.
Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to recognise the signs / symptoms of mental health problems & understand what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective. Learn a framework for communication, how to offer and provide initial help.
CIN is a national network focused on building the collective leadership and capacity of organisations to meet the needs of older people in Ireland. We offer Networking, Training, Technology, Resources & Best Practice to support the membership base.
Community Foundation Ireland has announced a new grants opportunity for communities in West Monaghan. Energia’s Drumlins Park Wind Farm has created a Community Benefit Fund to support those around it. Grants of up to €40,000 are available for eligible projects.
This new eLearning resource is designed for managers and employees at all levels of the organisation. This eLearning resource is structured as a Level 1 awareness raising course comprising several component parts. The course takes approximately 1.5 hours to review.
Irish Hospice Foundation is running its annual online workshop series, covering a range of topics on bereavement and loss, such as “Working with Adults Facing Death”, “Grief in the Workplace”, and “Loss and Grief in Later Life”. The workshops run until June.
The aim of the Foundation Programme in Sexual Health Promotion is to enhance participants’ capacity to incorporate sexual health promotion into their work through the development of their comfort levels, confidence, knowledge and skills in relation to sexual health.
An innovative programme for people supporting family members, friends, neighbours, people in their community and others who may be struggling with their mental health. Three sessions, starting on the 11th to 25th November in the evenings.
An innovative programme for people supporting family members, friends, neighbours, people in their community and others who may be struggling with their mental health. Three sessions, starting on the 15th to 29th September in the evenings.
An innovative programme for people supporting family members, friends, neighbours, people in their community and others who may be struggling with their mental health. Two half-day sessions, starting on the 12th and 19th June from 9:30am to 1:30pm.
An innovative programme for people supporting family members, friends, neighbours, people in their community and others who may be struggling with their mental health. Two half-day sessions, starting on the 20th and 27th of May from 9:30am to 1:30pm.
This 3-year fund will work with organisations/projects that directly support beneficiaries who are young people aged 18-30 from disadvantaged areas towards and into employment, with a special focus on digital and technology skills and the Dublin and/or Cork regions.
This programme is for all people whose core work involves communication with others; it is an invaluable asset to many professionals such as Community, Social and Youth Workers, Teachers, Health Professionals, those in positions of management and those working with marginalised groups.
The Irish Development Education Association is receiving registration for their third webinar in the webinar series Exploring Contemporary Crises and Issues through Global Citizenship Education: Between Neutrality and Militarisation, happening on Wednesday, 30 April, 12.30, Online via Zoom.
The Irish Development Education Association is inviting participants and IDEA members to register for their 2025 Annual Conference, ‘Reclaiming Ground for Hope, Alternatives, and Action. This event is taking place on Wednesday 28 May, 10.30am - 5.00pm, in the Grand Hotel Malahide.
Brahma Kumaris Ireland offers an education in human, moral and spiritual values. To meet the challenge of change, it initiates dialogue and presents a fresh vision of the future. It recognises the intrinsic goodness of all human beings and teaches meditation to help each one rediscover their inner resources and strengths.
We would be very pleased if you could join us for the 18th Annual Martin Tansey Memorial Lecture . The lecture will be given by Dr Stephanie O’Keeffe, CEO, Cuan who will speak about 'Strategy to tackle domestic, sexual and gender based violence in Ireland'.
Join us at the Department of International Development, Maynooth University, on our PG and MA programmes, which start in September 2025 (full- or part-time). These include our PG Cert. in Global Citizenship Education, MA in International Development, and our MA in International Peacebuilding, Security and Development Practice.
Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of the Wicklow Way as you journey to Ireland’s Smallest Festival – Beyond the Pale. Join our guided hike through breathtaking scenery, leading you straight to the festival grounds. Raise €350 or more and enjoy fast-track entry to the festival and the chance to make a real impact in support of Dublin Simon Community.
The Focus Ireland Podcast hosted by Clare McKenna explores the complexities involved across the homelessness landscape. In each episode, Broadcaster and Podcaster Clare McKenna, along with an array of guests, delves into the nuances of homelessness, the areas we don’t normally have time to discuss in the media and elsewhere.
There will be representatives from a range of local bereavement support services at the event. Attendees can take away some information leaflets about the services and, if they wish, can talk with service representatives about the support they provide. For those unable to attend the event in person, this event will be live streamed via Zoom.
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