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Launch of the TARA Project

Launch of the TARA Project (Phase 2 and 3) Report The TARA Project is a research partnership between Dublin South Central (DSC), TUSLA, Child and Family Agency and University College Cork.The overarching aim of this partnership is to integrate trauma-informed practices (TIPs) in the DSC Area, Tusla, to support responding to the complex needs of, and improve outcomes for, the children and families who come into contact with the service.

Webinar #18: Trends in Fitness to Practise (FtP) complaints received by CORU

Presenter: Claire O'Cleary, CEO and Registrar, CORU. 16th October 2026, 1-2 pm (Irish time, same time as London, Lisbon). Click on the read more button to find out more about this free webinar. Image copyright: CORU. Watch the webinar »

Webinar #19: The Cloud and the Ground: Digital Literacy for the Social Work Profession

Presenter: Dr Michael Wallengren Lynch, Malmö University, Sweden. 3rd November 2026, 1-2 pm (Irish time, same time as London, Lisbon). Click on the read more button to find out more about this free webinar. Image copyright: Dr Michael Wallengren-Lynch Register for the webinar »

Webinar #17: Gaining knowledge, growing confidence: Building tools for queer and trans affirming social work practice

Friday 18th September 2026, 1-2 pm (Irish time, same time as London, Lisbon). Click on the read more button to find out more about this free webinar. Presenter: Dr Rachel Gartner. Image copyright: Dr Rachel Gartner Watch the webinar »

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