In 2022, CWI and AIEB introduced a series Continuous Practice Development (CPD) workshops to create opportunities for community workers to build on their skills and knowledge in areas of relevance to community work practice. CPD refers to ongoing opportunities for community workers to develop and enhance their knowledge and skills throughout their careers so that they remain informed and in a position to respond to new and emerging issues.

The first in the series of Continuous Practice Development (CPD) workshops focused on the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty, with contributions from:

• Jacqueline Healy – At the time of the workshop, Jacqueline was the Public Sector Duty Manager with the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. She led the Commission’s work on supporting the effective implementation of the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty within public bodies in Ireland.
• Ann Irwin and Rachel Doyle. At the time of the workshop Rachel and Ann were the joint National Coordinators of Community Work Ireland. They designed and delivered a project on the role of civil society in the Public Sector Duty in Galway City.