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1) 45,000 Voices Will be Forced into Silence in 2015 Press release - 03.11.2014 Over 45,000 calls that Childline currently answers by night will go unanswered in 2015 the organisation has revealed today. Childline has issued an emergency public appeal for funding to raise the €1.2m it needs to keep the 24 hour service operational. Expiry date: 10/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/news/17859

2) Peter Mc Verry S.J. - 'The Homelessness Crisis' - and It's Going to Get Worse Candle Community Trust is delighted to invite you to attend a public talk on 'The Homelessness Crisis' presented by Peter Mc Verry S.J. (Social Activist). The event is open to all and is suitable for parents, professionals and anyone interested in the topic. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 19/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17861

3) Register to Vote Campaign Launched for Civil Marriage Equality Referendum Press release - 03.11.2014 The Gay and Lesbian Equality Network; the Irish Council for Civil Liberties; and Marriage Equality, have today launched Yes Equality, a joint campaign to encourage people to register to vote this November, ahead of next year's referendum on civil marriage equality. Expiry date: 10/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/news/17863

4) Central Library: Lunchtime Recital A Lunchtime Recital of Classical Guitar with Chien Buggle featuring a selection of classical guitar pieces, Thursday November 20th at 1 P.M. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 20/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17868

5) National Family Support Network: 5-Step Method Conference The 5 Step Method is a brief psychosocial intervention to support family members who have a close relative with an alcohol or drug problem. Evaluations of the 5-Step Method have shown a reduction in the strain experienced by family members living in these situations. This intervention can also have a positive knock-on effect on other family members including children in the family and the drug or alcohol using relative. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 10/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17869

6) GLEN & GOSHH: How to Win a Referendum - Limerick GLEN & GOSHH are delighted to host a political event to consider how to win a referendum on equal access to civil marriage for lesbian and gay people. Region: Limerick Expiry date: 10/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17872

7) Sage: Short Seminar Series To build awareness of Sage - Support & Advocacy Service for Older People, and to inform people of The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Bill 2013, a series of short seminars are being organised in areas around the country under the title: 'Nothing About You / Without You … Preparing for New Legislation to Enhance the Rights of Older People'. Region: Sligo, Cavan and Limerick Expiry date: 11/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17875

8) National Demonstration: End Direct Provision On Universal Children's Day there will be a National Demonstration in Dublin City. Gathering at the Dáil at 1pm, asylum seekers, refugees and supporters will repeat the national call for an end to the system that has become known as Direct Provision. The pressure to end Direct Provision needs to be kept up; the Government needs to listen. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 20/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17877

9) Dublin Central Public Library: Intellectual Property for Your Business IP - Intellectual Property for your Business - Get an insight into all aspects of Intellectectual Property, Patents, Trademarks and Industrial Designs from David Hyde in the Patents Office. Learn how to use them to build better business opportunities and plan new business projects. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 17/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17879

10) PCI College: Free Lectures PCI College invites you to free lectures in Cork, Limerick, Athlone, Kilkenny & Belfast. Region: Various Locations Expiry date: 21/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17880

11) The Day of the Imprisoned Writer On Saturday, 15th November, at the Dublin Book Festival in Smock Alley Theatre we will be recognising the courage of individuals who have stood up to repressive attacks on their right to impart information and who have paid a very high price for their bravery. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 14/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17881

12) CBM Ireland Photo Exhibition to Mark the Anniversary of Typhoon Haiyan CBM Ireland is holding an event to mark the first anniversary of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. This event will include a photo exhibition and an opportunity to meet and hear from members of CBM's Emergency Response Team and a visiting delegation of people with disabilities from the Philippines who will share their first hand experiences of Typhoon Haiyan and CBM's disability inclusive relief efforts. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 11/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17887

13) Making a Difference? Perspectives on International Volunteering in Higher Education UCDVO is delighted to launch its inaugural conference on the topic of international volunteering in Higher Education which will take place on Saturday 29th November in UCD. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 28/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17891

14) Developing Your Authentic Voice - Writing Workshop Discover the source of your inspiration, explore ways of bringing it into language, give full voice to your authentic Self. Region: Cork Expiry date: 29/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17906

15) Dublin Region Adult Education Fair The DRHEA Adult Education Fair offers adults who are considering returning to education the opportunity to explore their options and receive guidance from further education and higher education providers in the Dublin region. The Fair takes place on 27th November. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 26/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17907

16) History Lecture in Carmichael Centre To celebrate the Carmichael House building being 150 years old this year Carmichael Centre in conjunction with D7 Historian Group has arranged for a lecture to take place in Carmichael Centre regarding the history of the area. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 21/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17910

17) Small Step to Make Work Pay: One-Parent Family Payment and Income Disregard Press release - 05.11.2014 One Family - Ireland's organisation for people parenting alone and sharing parenting welcomes the Tánaiste's announcement that she will retain the level of the income disregard at €90 for those parents in work and in receipt of the One-Parent Family Payment (OFP), responding positively to One Family's vociferous calls for its retention following a series of cuts impacting lone parents on social welfare in Budget 2012. Expiry date: 12/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/news/17915

18) Irish Cancer Society: Annual Charles Cully Memorial Lecture & Medal Award The Charles Cully Lecture and Medal Award is an annual event held by the Irish Cancer Society. The lecture recognises and awards leadership in the field of cancer control, cancer prevention, or health policy and provides an opportunity to highlight best practice or innovation in those areas. The lecture takes its name from one of the most influential founding members of the Irish Cancer Society. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 11/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17919

19) Child and Family Agency: Local Foster Carer Recruitment Campaign We will be holding an information evening Tuesday 25th November at 7pm in Ballymun Civic Offices Region: Dublin Expiry date: 25/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17921

20) Afri Hedge School 2014 Awakening Conscience: Standing up for Justice, Tackling Climate Change, Opposing War and Militarism Region: Dublin 15 Expiry date: 11/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17820

21) National Parents' Council: Conference Join us for our free annual education conference on Saturday Nov. 15th in the Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The theme this year is 'Parents: Your Voice, Your Choice'. We have a range of experts speaking on legal developments in education; the Junior Cycle; and how we can work together to support learning and teaching. Region: Tullamore, Co Offaly Expiry date: 14/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17835

22) Comhlámh Volunteering Overseas: Where Do I Start? This course is open to anyone considering volunteering or working overseas for global development (both short-term and long-term). Region: Dublin Expiry date: 21/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17843

23) South Dublin Community Platform: National Seminar Implementing the Public Participation Network - Presentation of the evaluation report of the PPN process in South Dublin by Brian Harvey. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 19/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17849

24) Residential Training for Youth Workers / Leaders & Volunteers Fast forward is a space to explore what values and capacities are important to nurture in ourselves and in our young people who face the challenges of growing up in a rapidly changing, challenging and unequal world. Region: Cork Expiry date: 30/12/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17851

25) Social Justice Ireland: Social Policy Conference 2014 Social Justice Ireland's annual Social Policy Conference will be held in the Croke Park Conference Centre on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 from 9:15am to 5:00pm. A range of speakers from Ireland and abroad will address questions regarding planning for and delivering a fairer future. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 17/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17722

26) 'Drugs, Addiction and the Brain' Professor William T. O'Connor, Head of Teaching and Research in Physiology at the University of Limerick, Graduate Medical School, will give a talk on drug addiction as part of Alcohol and Drug Awareness Week, which takes place November 17th - 21st. Region: Limerick Expiry date: 19/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17727

27) The Community Foundation for Ireland: VitalTalks Based on the concept of TedTalks, #VitalTalks is a platform for young people to have their voices heard and listened to. VitalTalks aims to empower young people by sharing experiences, challenges and achievements and creating an environment for proactive change in today's Ireland. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 10/12/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17778

28) Enhancing Skills to Engage in Continuing Professional Development - Seminar The Irish Association of Social Care Workers is coordinating a full day seminar on 'Enhancing Skills to Engage in Continuing Professional Development' for Social Care Workers and Managers. This seminar will be held in Sophia Housing Association, 25 Cork St., Dublin 8 from 9.30am to 5.30pm on Wednesday 12th November. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 11/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17781

29) Central Library: Lunchtime Recital A Lunchtime Recital of Classical Guitar with Chien Buggle featuring a selection of classical guitar pieces, Thursday November 20th at 1 P.M. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 19/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17634

30) Irish Cancer Society: Training on Smoking Prevention & Education The Irish Cancer Society are delighted to offer a one day interactive training on smoking prevention and education. This training is designed to accompany X-HALE Now! our new smoking education and prevention resource for use with young people in formal and non-formal education settings. Region: Various Locations Expiry date: 26/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17650

31) NYCI Annual Conference 2014 This one-day event for those working in the youth and community sector, academics and policy makers will explore issues around gender in youth work. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 16/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17691

32) Teen Parents Support Programme: Free One-day Workshop The TPSP Toolkit - a resource for working with pregnant or parenting teenagers and their families. Free One-day Workshop. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 13/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17620

33) Irish Autism Action Autism Expo '14 Following on from the huge success of the IAA Autism Expo in 2013, IAA are running the event again this year.The event is free to attend. There will be information stands, information talks, refreshments and a chill out area. Region: Mullingar, Co. Westmeath Expiry date: 15/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/17318

FUNDRAISING EVENTS http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/fundraisers 34) ActionAid Table Quiz in Aid of Ebola Affected Communities ActionAid is hosting a table quiz to raise money for Ebola affected communities in Sierra Leone and Liberia. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 20/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community- exchange/fundraisers/17878

35) Strictly Dublin YMCA Dublin YMCA is hosting Strictly Dublin YMCA on Saturday 15th November in The Wright Venue. We have 24 amazing volunteers who will be taking to the stage in The Wright Venue hoping to be crowned Strictly Dublin YMCA Champions! Region: Dublin Expiry date: 14/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community- exchange/fundraisers/17888

36) Cats' Aid: Cat Paw Table Quiz Date: Thursday, 20th November Time: 7.30pm Venue: McGrattans Cafe Bar, 76 Fitzwilliam Lane Dublin 2 Region: Dublin Expiry date: 20/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community- exchange/fundraisers/17797

REQUESTS, OFFERS, SERVICES http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services-requests

37) Professor Noam Chomsky Supports the Gaza Toy Drive The Gaza Toy Drive is a grassroots project started by two individuals who wished to bring some toys to the children in Gaza. Following on from the dreadful situation over the summer months the response from people from all corners of Ireland and the UK was enormous so that fundraising is now very much needed for shipping to Gaza all of the medical aid, toys, clothes, books, bikes and baby items so that it can all can reach the families in these escalating difficult times. Region: Nationwide Expiry date: 26/12/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services- requests/17896

38) Service for Early School Leavers in the Dun Laoghaire / Rathdown Area Youth Choices provides support, assistance and information for 15-25 year old Early School Leavers in the Dun Laoghaire / Rathdown Area. Region: Dun Laoghaire / Rathdown Area Expiry date: 19/12/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services- requests/17724

39) Dúnlaoi Teoranta: Office Space Request Dúnlaoi Teoranta, a Cork based Irish language and culture voluntary organisation is seeking to rent office space on a relatively short term lease. Dúnlaoi Teo is in the process of winding down its organisation but will need a period of approximately 12 months to complete this task as all its staff are volunteers Region: Cork Expiry date: 14/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services- requests/17626

40) Brothers of Charity South East: Homeshare Scheme The Brothers of Charity South East is an organisation providing a variety of services to people with an intellectual disability in the South Tipperary area. Homeshare is a new and exciting family-based short breaks scheme for children with intellectual disabilities. The scheme offers flexible day, overnight, and weekend breaks with local host families, couples, and individuals. At present we are seeking caring and compassionate individuals who want to make a big difference in a child's life by becoming Host Families. Region: Clonmel, Co Tipperary Expiry date: 30/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services- requests/17515

41) New Men's Drop-in Opens in D12 The Dublin 12 Health Information for Men Project are opening the first all male Drop-in spaces in Crumlin and Drimnagh. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 22/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services- requests/17398

42) Enter the 2015 STAR Awards Today The STAR Awards (Showcasing Teamwork, Awarding Recognition) are an awards initiative coordinated by AONTAS as part of the annual Adult Learners' Festival to acknowledge the fantastic work undertaken by adult learning projects throughout Ireland. The awards celebrate the positive contribution that these projects make to our society, our economy and our local communities. Region: Nationwide Expiry date: 17/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services- requests/17418

43) Affordable Yoga Classes in Central Location 'Life Alive Yoga' with Dominika is about enhancing body awareness, discovering abilities and limitations, finding the balance and feeling alive! Region: Dublin Expiry date: 28/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services- requests/17451

44) Blood Donor Clinic List for the Next Fortnight Irish Blood Transfusion Service need 3000 donations every week. The listing of the clinics locations and times for the next fortnight are available here. Region: Nationwide Expiry date: 31/12/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services- requests/17284

GRANTS / AWARDS / FUNDING http://www.activelink.ie/content/funding

45) Pobal: Learner Fund 2014-2015 Pobal, on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, is now inviting a second round of applications to the Learner Fund 2014-2015: Learner Applicants can apply online for a training subsidy towards the cost of a L5 or L6 Early Years training course. Region: Nationwide Expiry date: 20/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/funding/17882

46) Exchange House Ireland: Grant Applications Exchange House Ireland National Traveller Suicide Prevention Service is delighted to announce that we are open to grant applications. Region: Nationwide Expiry date: 12/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/funding/17775

TRAINING COURSES, WORKSHOPS http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training

47) LYCS Presents: 'Women of the World - Understanding Issues Affecting Women Everywhere' The aim of this free training is to introduce women community leaders to global development issues, to build their understanding of the links between local and global issues and develop their capacity to take action around the issues. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 24/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17889

48) Career Employability Specialist Developed Programme Recognised by the Institute of Leadership & Management. Coaching & Mentoring the Unemployed towards Sustainable Employment. Region: Limerick, Dublin & Galway Expiry date: 18/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17899

49) Mindful Sunday Afternoon with Padraig O'Morain MIACP Learn mindfulness skills to lower stress and enhance wellbeing. Region: Dublin & Dun Laoghaire Expiry date: 13/12/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17908

50) Healthy Eating Without Costing the Earth A free training for community workers! All of our workshops use fun, engaging and participative methodologies such as games, role-play, videos and discussion and we will provide you with the resources to do the same with your own groups in the community. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 27/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17922

51) Level 6 NFQ Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring The Diploma in Coaching & Mentoring is an ideal qualification for managers with significant responsibility for coaching and mentoring as part of their day-to-day role. It is designed to provide the learner with the tools to influence, guide & develop those around them. Region: Dublin & Galway Expiry date: 27/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17930

52) 'Migraine': Health Professional Training The Migraine Association of Ireland will be holding five health professional training events in November and December. These seminars are aimed towards GPs, hospital doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists and all other health professionals and will be delivered by experts in their field. Region: Various Locations Expiry date: 05/12/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17810

53) Institute for Mind and Health and Contemplative Education: Brilliant Sanity Brilliant Sanity refers to our innate potential which we have to become increasingly present, happy, and fully alive in deeper relationship with ourselves our partners our children, the communities we live in and our surrounding environment. The opposite is Painful Insanity which brings us stress, depression, anxiety and mental and physical suffering. Region: Co Wicklow Expiry date: 21/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17821

54) Lifeskills Programme: FETAC Level 4 Major Award in Pathways to Employment The course will contain a mix of practical and theory based subjects, and is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to follow a career or pursue further education. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 14/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17822 55) Restorative Approaches in Youth Settings An approach to conflict, bullying, disruption and challenging behaviour based on mutual respect and personal accountability. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 12/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17824

56) Social Pedagogy Orientation 2 Day Social Pedagogy Orientation for those Working with Children. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 14/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17825

57) Special Educational Needs / Learning Disabilities - Flexible Learning Options St. Angela's College is currently inviting applicants for standalone online blended learning modules in Special Educational Needs/Learning Disabilities which offer participants the flexibility of studying online in their own time with one workshop on campus. Students may opt to study one module or progress to a university-accredited (Level 9). Region: Sligo Expiry date: 29/12/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17827

58) Seminar 2: Five Day WRAP Facilitator Training The WRAP Facilitator Training is five intensive days of workshops that prepares participants to facilitate WRAP: Seminar 1 workshops. On completion of the Seminar 2 training participants will have developed facilitation skills that will allow them to provide Seminar 1 WRAP workshops to groups. Region: Limerick Expiry date: 20/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17718

59) Inclusion Ireland: Pathways to Possibilities Course Inclusion Ireland - the National Association for People with Intellectual Disabilities are holding a 6 day course for families and professionals called Pathways to Possibilities. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 16/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17740 60) Expressive Arts Ireland: Workshops and 2 Days Introduction for Personal & Professional Development Expressive Arts therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well being of individuals of all ages. Region: Dublin & Kilkenny Expiry date: 28/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17744

61) National Learning Network Mullingar: Free Training Have you or someone you know had a recent set back, illness or has a disability or learning difficuly? National Learning Network Mullingar currently have vacancies on several programmes which have been specially designed to prepare participants for the next step in life, education, further training or employment Region: Mullingar Expiry date: 22/12/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17771

62) Graduate Certificate in Innovation in Social Enterprise The Graduate Certificate in Innovation in Social Enterprise (Level 9), awarded by DCU Business School and delivered in partnership with DCU Ryan Academy, is specifically designed by sectoral leaders to meet the evolving needs of the third sector through an accessible 8 month online programme. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 10/12/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17782

63) Mayo Children's Initiative: Protective Behaviours 2- Day Foundation Training This two-day course is for anyone who works with children, young people and parents. The course enables participants to use and develop the Protective Behaviours Process for themselves and in their work. Region: Castlebar, Co Mayo Expiry date: 24/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17649

64) The Sanctuary: Volunteer Massage Therapists The Sanctuary is currently looking for massage therapists to volunteer on our Jigsaw programme. The Jigsaw Programme is designed to make the activities of the Sanctuary available and accessible to adults of all ages and abilities, with a particular emphasis on people who are going through a vulnerable period in their life. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 14/12/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17663

65) How to Argue Better: A Resource for Working with Individuals & Families Experiencing Conflict in their Lives This blended learning programme will equip you with the resources to help parents to develop skills to handle conflict more constructively, thus improving outcomes for children. Region: Nationwide Expiry date: 15/12/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17671

66) Open Training College - 'Learning Together' - Person Centred Planning Course The Open Training College's 'LEARNING TOGETHER' approach to training – built on 20+ years of collaboration with students and the more than 120 organisations in the sector – has created a unique environment in which people can learn and work together in ways that make a real difference to their career and to service users' quality of life. Region: Nationwide Expiry date: 16/12/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17701

67) Connexion Consultancy: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Connexion Consultancy is offering TCI courses, open to individuals who wish to become certified in TCI. On successful completion of the course participants will be certified in TCI, Level 3, by Cornell University. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 20/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17563

68) IICP Education and Training: Certificate in Clinical Competencies in Sexual Issues The initial two full days training is based on working with Lesbian, Gay Male, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning Clients and is very much focused on the experiential, raising the participant's awareness of the attitudes, beliefs and awareness, homosexuality and mental health, the social context in Ireland, minority stress and gender variance Region: Dublin Expiry date: 06/12/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17574

69) Open Training College: Certificate in Supported Employment Certificate in Supported Employment course – November 2014 - Applications now being accepted by the Open Training College - Flexible learning - Accredited by QQI, Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 18/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17622

70) Dublin Rape Crisis Centre: Issues of Sexual Violence - Counselling Process Course This is an intensive 12 day in-service course for those working or beginning to work as counsellors and psychotherapists and for others in a counselling role who wish to enhance their understanding and skills in working with issues of sexual violence. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 12/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17512

71) National Child Protection Training Centre: 'Seeing the Signs' Training Courses The National Child Protection Training Centre's 'Seeing the Signs - An Introduction to Child Protection & Safeguarding' course is currently running nationally. Region: Nationwide Expiry date: 30/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17514

72) The Learning Curve Institute: Solution Focused Brief Therapy Workshop The Introduction to Solution Focused Brief Therapy training workshop is delivered in December by The Learning Curve Institute over 2 full days in Dublin. The course is ideal for any person involved with youth or community work or who works in the caring or social professions. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 28/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17531

73) A Two Day Workshop Exploring Sexual Compulsivity & Absence of Sexual Desire This two day workshop, will offer sex therapists, counsellors and psychotherapists an opportunity to reconsider some of the prevailing ideas about sex, sexuality and desire. We'll look at some contemporary sex positive ways of reconceptualising 'sexual addiction' and 'sexual desire disorders' and offer some new frameworks for thinking about and working with people whose sexuality is outside of mainstream. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 28/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17534

74) Health Promotion Training in Cork and Kerry Autumn / Winter Health Promotion and Improvement, Health and Wellbeing Division, is pleased to offer a training programme for Autumn/Winter 2014 in Cork and Kerry. The Health Promotion and Improvement, Health and Wellbeing Division is committed to supporting the crucial role that Health Professionals play in the promotion of health and to continued capacity building to promote health. Region: Cork & Kerry Expiry date: 30/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17540

75) Ag Eisteacht Homeless Initiative: Brief Encounters Training Brief Encounters 3-day Training will help you to engage with parents / clients under stress especially those experiencing relationship difficulties, respond in a sensitive and pro-active way, manage time effectively and look after yourself. Region: Nationwide Expiry date: 15/12/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17050

76) Dublin Rape Crisis Centre: Free Two-day Training With the support of funding from the European Refugee Fund, Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is offering this 2 day introductory training programme for those working in the Homeless Sector to support them and to enhance their capacity when working with refugees and asylum seekers who have experienced sexual violence and other trauma. Region: Dublin Expiry date: 18/11/14 http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/17381

77) Fusion Training & Development: Ongoing Training Courses in Facilitation, Conflict Resolution, Professional Development Fusion Training & Development offer training programmes to companies and individuals in a wide range of areas. Currently on offer are programmes in Train the Trainer, Facilitation and Team Leadership Skills, Conflict Management and Resolution, Leadership in the Public and Private Sector, Effective Team Working, Personal & Professional Development for Group Workers. These modules are Fetac level 6 / QQI certified. Certificate in Train the Trainer Certificate in Facilitation Skills Personal and Professional Development for Group Workers Certificate in Conflict Resolution Region: Nationwide Expiry Date: Ongoing

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