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Free Recovery College South East Courses, September - December 2024

The Recovery College South East provides free educational workshops for people who are experiencing mental health and addiction challenges. The workshops are co-produced by people with lived experience of these challenges and who found recovery education beneficial to their recovery.

South East
  • Training

Global Action Plan: Schools as Hubs of Climate Action

To mark the publication of a new set of teacher resources on global citizenship, GAP Ireland is hosting a special event. This event, Schools as Hubs of Climate Action, will explore the unique potential of schools as spaces where students learn for and through climate action that ripples out across communities.

Dublin 1
  • Events

Psychometric Test User Training Opportunities with Selection by Design: Autumn 2024

SxD’s next professional psychometric test training is coming up soon! A fantastic chance to build your psychological assessment skills and become accredited through the internationally recognized British Psychological Society qualifications of Occupational Test User or Forensic Test User.

Online
  • Training

Anti-migrant violence and small resources stop migrants from electoral success

This year’s local election saw not only a doubling of the number of migrant candidates running than in 2019, but now also double the amount of migrant candidates getting elected to city and county councils across the country, with 21 candidates of a migrant background elected.

Nationwide
  • News

Age Action: What is Positive Aging Week 2024

Positive Ageing Week (PAW) is an initiative by Age Action to celebrate the contributions of older people and to promote their agency. The event emphasises the positive aspects of aging and the significant roles older individuals play in our communities and families.

Nationwide
  • Events

Dublin Marathon 2024: Run for Charity

Charity fundraising has always been at the heart of the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, with over €9 million raised each year by our amazing runners. Our charity programme, in partnership with Realbuzz, is growing each year, and there are now over 50 Irish and International charities officially partnered with the event.

Dublin / Nationwide
  • Fundraisers

Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications: Climate Actions Work

The campaign, called Climate Actions Work, will focus on encouraging and supporting climate engagement and communications actions. The fund is designed as a unique, small-scale, flexible fund that can help community groups spread the word about what they are doing or what they might be planning to do.

Nationwide
  • Funding

Ruhama: Annual Report 2023

National charity Ruhama supported 30 per cent more women impacted by prostitution and human trafficking for sexual exploitation last year than in the previous year and saw a 29 per cent increase in new victims of human trafficking for sexual exploitation.

Nationwide
  • News

Merchants Quay Ireland Launches 2023 Annual Review

Merchants Quay Ireland (MQI) has seen a further increase on the number of people accessing its homeless and addiction services, a trend that has continued for over a decade. 13,516 individuals sought support from the charity in 2023, compared to 12,764 the previous year.

Nationwide
  • News

Dublin Simon 2023 Annual Impact Report

Dublin Simon Community urges Government to prioritise homelessness on return to Dáil Éireann, amidst demand for services growing by 11% in 2023. Dublin Simon Community Annual Impact Report shows over 6,000 people supported by its services in 2023.

Dublin & Surrounds
  • News

Irish Aftercare Network Annual Conference

Quality Aftercare: What is it and how can it be achieved? - Irish Aftercare Network Annual Conference 2024, Date and time: Friday, October 18 · 9am - 4pm. Location: Sheraton Athlone Hotel. The Irish Aftercare Network provides support to people working with Care Leavers in Ireland.

Athlone, Co Westmeath
  • Events

Limerick Mental Health Association: Limerick Mental Health Week

Limerick Mental Health Association will host their annual mental health week from 7th to 13th October. There will be over 60 events taking part throughout the city and county. Events are free to the public.

Limerick
  • Events

Law Society of Ireland: Certificate in Immigration Law and Practice

This certificate will offer an in-depth analysis of immigration law and its application in Ireland. The central pieces of legislation covered by the course include the Aliens Acts, the Immigration Acts, the Refugee Act 1996, the Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act 2000, the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Acts, the International Protection Act 2015, and the numerous statutory instruments covering immigration and citizenship.

Online
  • Training

National Pay and Benefits Survey 2024

The National Pay and Benefits Survey 2024, the purpose of which is to provide a comprehensive overview of pay and benefits in the Irish nonprofit sector, is now open. We are asking that as many organisations as possible complete it in order to give the fullest, most accurate picture of remuneration conditions in our sector.

Nationwide
  • Services & Requests

Inclusive Dance Cork: 2-day Introduction Workshop in Inclusive Dance

We are hosting a 2-day Introduction Workshop in Inclusive Dance on 3rd and 4th November 2024, from 10 am to 6 pm each day, at Dance Cork Firkin Crane, Cork City. This workshop is open to people with and without disabilities who are passionate about exploring inclusive contemporary dance.

Cork City
  • Training

Suicide or Survive: Wellness Workshop Carlow

A Wellness Workshop is a day for you to take time out and learn a wide range of practical tools and tips that you can use in your everyday life to improve your own wellness. This one-day workshop aims to help you understand and take charge of your own mental health.

Co Carlow
  • Training

Cancer Survivor completes 750km Charity Cycle from Paris 2 Nice

A community mental health nurse who overcame breast cancer returned from France at the weekend after completing a self-funded, 750 km charity cycle over six days from Paris to Nice.

Nationwide
  • News

Rethink Ireland: Start a Social Enterprise Business Course 2024

The Start a Social Enterprise Business Course is a free six-week course that covers the key areas to support you as you start your own successful social enterprise. The course uses specialist training in business skills and social impact, to support your idea to the next step.

Online / Dublin
  • Training

Tusla Special Care Open Days, Dublin – 17th & 23rd October

In collaboration with Cpl Healthcare, Tusla Special Care invites you to our upcoming Open Days this October. We're seeking passionate and experienced Social Care Workers to become part of Tusla's dedicated team, committed to providing exceptional care and support to children in need.

Dublin
  • Events

Focus Ireland: Shine A Light

Focus Ireland, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy, are encouraging businesses, schools, and communities to connect on a personal level with the issue of homelessness by taking part in a nationwide sleep out in an effort to raise awareness, and much needed funds, for thousands of individuals, children, and families without a home.

Nationwide
  • Fundraisers

IICP College: Certificate in Suicide Postvention

The purpose of this minor award is to help the learner understand the complex nature of suicide bereavement / psychological havoc in the lives of suicide survivors. Introduces the learners to a range of individual / group interventions to help facilitate the healing process.

Dublin 24 / Blended
  • Training

IICP College: Certificate in Clinical Work with Substance Using Clients Studies

This programme is suitable for counsellors and psychotherapists who hold either a Level 8 Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy; or who hold a professional recognised diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy plus a minimum of a Level 8 degree in another relevant field.

Dublin 24 / Blended
  • Training