Sponsors The <strong>National</strong> <strong>Federation</strong> of Voluntary Bodies would like thank our sponsors for their support. 1
Acknowledgements The Board of the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Federation</strong> of Voluntary Bodies would like to acknowledge the excellent work of our conference organising committee which comprised of the following: • Brendan Broderick (Chairperson), Chief Executive, Sisters of Charity of Jesus & Mary • Breda Crehan Roche, Chief Executive, Galway County Association • Brendan Sutton, Chief Executive, Cheeverstown House • Brian O’Donnell, Chief Executive, <strong>National</strong> <strong>Federation</strong> of Voluntary Bodies • Brigid Butler, Director, Programme Development Department, St John of God Hospitaller Services • Caroline Looney, <strong>National</strong> <strong>Federation</strong> of Voluntary Bodies • David Dunne, Regional Director, St. Michaels House • Edel Tierney, Director of Research & Policy Development, NFVB • Francis Coughlan, Chief Executive, SOS Kilkenny • John O’Dea, Chief Executive, Western Care • Mary Barrett, <strong>National</strong> <strong>Federation</strong> of Voluntary Bodies • Richard Collins, Project Co-Ordinator, Brothers of Charity, Clare Gratitude is also extended to all of our distinguished plenary speakers and to our Session Directors. We would also like to acknowledge the important contributions of all of our conference participants and in particular those who use our services for sharing with us their personal insights and aspirations. The conference was organised and supported by the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Federation</strong> of Voluntary Bodies Secretariat. <strong>National</strong> <strong>Federation</strong> Secretariat Staff: Brian O’Donnell, Chief Executive Edel Tierney, Director of Research & Policy Development Maria McMahon, Office Manager Caroline Looney, Administrative Officer Brendan Dolan, Administrative Officer Mary Barrett, Administrative Officer Brian Donohoe, Clerical Officer Breda Casey, Policy Development Co-ordinator Jillian Sexton, Human Resource Training & Development Co-ordinator Alison Harnett, Informing Families Project Co-ordinator 2