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This month, we celebrated 10 years of the Joint Training between University of Galway (formerly National University of Ireland, Galway) MA Social Work and MA Family Support and Tusla Child and Family staff from Galway and Roscommon (child protection, welfare, family and youth support services).  

The Training partnership began in Jan 2013 and has become a core component of the CPD programme for TUSLA staff and the scheduled programme for MA in Social work and family support students.  Eleanor Kelly, Carmel Devaney and Caroline McGregor represent the university of the training group.  The training enhances co-operation and partnership  between Tusla and the University in relation to professional training and education to inform working with children and families.  Deputy President and Registrar, Pól Ó Dochartaigh and Chief Social Worker for Tusla, Ger Brophy welcomed guests and highlighted the benefits of the partnership from the perspective of the University and the Agency.  Children's Ombudsman Dr Niall Muldoon and Principal Social Worker for Adoption, Colette Daly delivered keynotes on the day. The event was attended by over 100 participants providing an excellent opportunity for networking between our family support and social work students and Tusla practitioners.   Galway Bay FM reported on the event here also.  University of Galway marks 10 year partnership with Tusla - Galway Bay FM