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How is Wicklow PPN’s Community Wellbeing pilot driving change?
At the tail end of last week (10-11 October), representatives from across Ireland convened in Carlow for the National Public Participation Network Conference. In celebration, we’re highlighting a story from our latest issue, which shows the great work being done by the Wicklow Public Participation Network.
Good news of further support for Public Participation Networks from @SeanCanney at their annual conference in Carlow. Participants got off to a good start - they began #ppnconference19 with yoga at 7.30am - shouldn't all conferences start off like this? Or is that a bit early?!
Delighted to hear @SeanCanney announce at #ppnconference19 that ongoing funding secured for PPN support workers in 20/21.
Look forward to working with Sligo Secretariat on a work plan for the role that will allow our PPN to expand & do even more on behalf of Sligo community.
Well done to @FingalPPN for raising the important issue of mounting operational costs for community groups, particularly insurance, as part of a governance panel
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