Social Workers in the Southern Region Special Interest Group

Committee members:

• Terry Bradshaw: Chairperson / Council Representative
• Steven Peat: Secretary
• Rachel McCormack: Board Member
• Catherine Crowley
• Pearl Doyle
• Siobhan Bruen
• Carmel Halton

About the Group:

The Southern Region SIG was set up in 2005. The group continues to date and endeavours to support the work of the IASW on a local platform across organisations. We aim to connect social workers locally to discuss, advocate and support professional development of the social work role.

Meetings:

• The role of the committee is  to facilitate members to discuss the above issues and to support IASW work/ functions at local level.
• You do not have to be on the local committee to attend meetings, all members are welcome.  
• The group meet approximately 6 times a year in Cork. 
• For the coming year will be meeting with Zoom, until public health advice allows us to meet in person.

AGM:

• It will take place on 1/10/2020 - 6-7pm
• The AGM will elect an incoming Chair and Secretary.
• The role of the Chair and Secretary is to co-ordinate and keep records of meetings/ events etc.
• Other Portfolios that can be added at the first meeting after the AGM:

                  -   Council Representative: attends national council meetings.

                  -   Academic Representative: representative from Third Level Institution.

                  -   Student Representative: representative from Student MSW/BSW.

• If you are interested in undertaking any of the above roles , please contact terrybradshaw63@gmail.com or Rachel.McCormack@tusla.ie

Membership

We are presently updating our mailing list so I would appreciate if you could contact me at terrybradshaw63@gmail.com with your details. New members are very welcome.