GOSHH Free Training: Talking with young people about sexual health and HIV

GOSHH Training: Talking with young people about sexual health and HIV

GOSHH are providing free training days in the areas of Sexual Health & HIV for professionals who are working with Young People in the Mid-West. Click here for information and to register for a training day. 

The aim of this training course is to develop participants knowledge and skills around talking to young people about sexual health and HIV.

This is a free in person, one day training course and is for professionals who work with young people around issues related to sexual health and HIV. There is limited availability at GOSHH Ireland's upcoming training day for professionals working with young people on the topic of Sexual Health & HIV.

Dates and locations: 

- November 30 - Nenagh, County Tipperary

- January 24 - Newcastle West, County Limerick

- February 28 - Ennis, County Clare

These events are funded by the Department of Children, Disability, Equality, Integration & Youth under the What Works Knowledge Sharing initiative.

A light lunch will be provided as will a certificate of attendance.

Talking with Young People About Sexual Health and HIV – Training for Professionals.

Learning Outcomes:

• Feel more confident in talking to young people about sexual health and HIV.

• Have explored your own personal values, opinions and beliefs.

• Understand the law in relation to sexual health, relationships and HIV.

• Increased your knowledge on contraception, common STIs and prevention strategies.

• Be able to signpost young people to sexual health services online, locally and nationally.

The workshop has elements of facilitated discussion, participatory learning, and personal development. Methodologies include large and small group work, individual reflection, group discussion and audio visual learning aids.

Below are the next training dates available, click on the links to find out more or to book your ticket!

Wednesday 30 November, 2022 – Nenagh, County Tipperary

Abbey Court Hotel, Dublin Road, Nenagh, County Tipperary

Register Here: https://GOSHH3011.eventbrite.ie

Tuesday 24 January, 2023 – Newcastle West, County Limerick

Longcourt House Hotel, Dublin Road, Newcastle West, County Limerick

Registration Link: https://GOSHH2401.eventbrite.ie

Tuesday 28 February, 2023 – Ennis, County Clare

Hotel Woodstock, Shanaway Rd, Ballylannidy, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 TR25

Registration Link: https://GOSHH2802.eventbrite.ie

A light lunch will be provided as will a certificate of attendance. Please note that it is a requirement to attend the full day training event – if for any reason you are unable to commit to the full day please do not reserve a place.

Spaces are limited and there is a limit to two places per organisation.

For more information please contact Erica Noonan, Health Promotion Worker – healthpromotion@goshh.ie or Cillian Flynn, Operations Manager – operations@goshh.ie

These events are funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth under the What Works Initiative.