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Oakfield Trust: Board Members

Join the Oakfield Trust Board of Directors! Seeking experienced people from the Clondalkin and South Dublin areas, to join a thriving, Clondalkin-based social enterprise.

Dublin 22

Doctor of Social Science programme at UCC now open for applications!

The Doctor of Social Science is a four-year advanced programme in social science which provides the opportunity for experienced professionals based in public sector agencies, voluntary/community organizations, educational institutions and international non-governmental organisations to work on complex issues that are of direct relevance to their professional practice and organisational contexts.

Cork

HUGG: Dedicated Suicide Bereavement Support Group for Men

Suicide grief can feel extremely isolating. It is vital that men know they are not alone in their grief. HUGG, the national charity for suicide bereavement, offer a dedicated suicide bereavement support group for Men, led by trained male volunteers with lived experience of suicide loss.

Online

Focus Ireland: Sponsor A Star

During the festive season, we have Christmas trees proudly in place at the top of Grafton Street, Dublin, and outside Kent Station, Cork. Each star is an incredible gift to families during the toughest of times. Since 2001, thousands of stars have helped raise funds for Focus Ireland's vital homelessness services.

Various Locations

Mid West ARIES: Workshop Timetables December 2024

Our free courses are for anyone aged 18+ with an interest in recovery and mental health. The topics of the courses are created and delivered by people with lived experience, family members and staff working within the mental health services.

Online

Civil liberties organisation launches election manifesto

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) is today (14 November 2024) launching its general election manifesto, setting out 37 measures – nine of them high-priority – to protect civil liberties and human rights in Ireland.

Nationwide

Care Alliance Ireland: National Carers Strategy 2.0 - Free 1/2 Day Seminar

Care Alliance Ireland is the National Network of Voluntary Organisations supporting Family Carers. Join us online on December 11th from 2pm to spend an afternoon unpacking some of the more challenging aspects of research & policy in preparation for the next National Carers Strategy.

Online / Zoom

University of Galway: Masters in Adolescent Health Programme

This interdisciplinary programme is designed specifically for educators, youth workers, coaches, youth advocates, social workers, health care professionals, and all professionals and individuals committed to working with adolescents in a way that protects and promotes their health.

Remote / Online / Galway

Please support SVP’s Annual Appeal

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul launched its Annual Appeal as it expects calls for help will exceed last year’s record of 250,000. This year on the 180th anniversary of the SVP in Ireland the Annual Appeal is focused on providing help and hope to struggling parents who wonder how they will provide a happy Christmas for their families.

Nationwide

Electoral District Data

Based on Census data, and developed in Cork as part of the Cork City Profile, The CSO has created a report for each ED in the country related to health and social wellbeing. Just click on the ED you are interested in, a whole summary report will be generated for you.

Nationwide

Family Resource Centres are the key to cohesive and inclusive communities

Speaking at the Family Resource Centre National Forum (FRCNF) national conference, Mr Flores shared his experience of navigating the immigration system in Ireland and how he draws on this to help others, as part of his role with Clones FRC.

Nationwide

safeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) - Castlebellingham 5th December

SafeTALK is a half-day alertness training which 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.

Co Louth

safeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) - Navan 3rd December

SafeTALK is a half-day alertness training which 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.

Co Meath

safeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) - Drogheda 26th November

SafeTALK is a half-day alertness training which 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.

Co Louth

safeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) - Drogheda 22nd November

SafeTALK is a half-day alertness training which 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.

Co Louth

Volunteer Ireland: Volunteers - Survey

This survey is for anyone who volunteers. You might volunteer with an organisation or group, or more you might volunteer more informally in your community, like helping a neighbour. Your answers will help us understand and support volunteering at a national level.

Nationwide