Directory of National Voluntary Organisations - Citizens Information ...
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Support team, Summer Independence Training Project, weekends away,<br />
seminars, awareness campaigns, sports days, social events and much more.<br />
Publications: <strong>Information</strong> leaflets; Ability magazine (quarterly).<br />
Irish Association <strong>of</strong> Older People – IAOP<br />
4 Sussex Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin<br />
Tel: (01) 214 0737 Fax: (01) 214 7055<br />
Email: iaop@oceanfree.net Web: www.olderpeople.ie<br />
Objectives: to serve as the direct voice <strong>of</strong> older people; to represent their<br />
interests and campaign on their behalf; to serve as an information centre; to<br />
promote independence, dignity and purpose among older people.<br />
Irish Association <strong>of</strong> Social Workers<br />
114–116 Pearse Street, Dublin 2<br />
Tel: (01) 677 4838, 9.30am – 5.30pm Fax: (01) 671 5734<br />
Email: iasw@eircom.net Web: www.iasw.ie<br />
<strong>National</strong> organisation <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional social workers. Represents views <strong>of</strong><br />
social workers. Develops policies on social issues. Provides training and/<br />
or education for social workers. Encourages best social work practice and<br />
efficiency in the social services. Liaises with government departments on<br />
issues <strong>of</strong> social policy. Creates public awareness on social issues relating to<br />
vulnerable groups in society.<br />
Publications: Annual report; policy statements; Crossroads (newsletter);<br />
INFO (newsletter for members only); Irish Social Worker (quarterly journal);<br />
The Irish Journal <strong>of</strong> Social Work Research (twice-yearly journal).<br />
Irish Association <strong>of</strong> Suicidology<br />
16 New Antrim Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo<br />
Tel: (094) 925 0858, 9.00am – 5.00pm Fax: (094) 925 0859<br />
Email: joscott@eircom.net Web: www.ias.ie<br />
Objectives: to facilitate communication between volunteers, survivors<br />
and researchers in all matters relating to suicide and suicidal behaviour; to<br />
promote public awareness <strong>of</strong> the problem <strong>of</strong> suicide and suicidal behaviour<br />
by holding conferences and workshops and by communication <strong>of</strong> relevant<br />
material through the media; to ensure the public is better informed about<br />
suicide prevention; to support and encourage relevant research; to encourage<br />
and support formation <strong>of</strong> groups to help those bereaved by suicide.<br />
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