We provide training on various topics. The training sessions are mainly aimed at frontline workers in statutory and NGO services who work with migrants in any capacity. Browse the topics below and get in touch if you have any questions or would like to find out how you can access our training.
- Immigration and refugee information
A GUIDE TO THE RIGHTS OF MIGRANTS IN IRELAND
The session covers an introduction to:
- The role of the Irish Immigration Service (ISD)
- Registering for an Irish Residence Permit
- Categories of immigration residence stamps
- Rights and access to statutory services based on immigration status in Ireland
There is also opportunity to discuss current cases. We have provided this training session to medical social work teams, Tusla – the Family and Child Agency, frontline homeless services as well as refuges and domestic violence/abuse support services.
The outcomes of these sessions are:
- Increased knowledge of the rights and entitlements of non-EEA migrants in terms of immigration, social welfare and housing
- Increased knowledge of supports and services available to people experiencing difficulties with immigration, social welfare and housing
- Development of links and referral mechanisms with Crosscare
The training session is made possible through funding from the Asylum Migration & Integration Fund (AMIF), managed by the EU Funds Unit of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
Contact us for more information. Call 01 8732844 or email migrantproject@crosscare.ie
- Social welfare information
The Irish Social Protection system: entry level
• Introduction to the social protection system, Support to assist with applications. What to do if problems ariseMigrant Access to Social Protection: entry level
• Introduction to the social protection system, Support to assist with applications. What to do if problems ariseAccess to Social Protection for EU & non-EU Migrants: advanced advocacy level
• A comprehensive training module on the specific social welfare legislation that concerns EU and non-EU migrants, incl. ‘right to reside’ & ‘habitual residence’Outcomes: participants will gain understanding of state supports available and acquire the capacity to inform clients and advocate for them as appropriate
Contact us for more information. Call 01 8736775 or email housingandwelfare@crosscare.ie
This training is funded by the Health Service Executive
- At risk of homelessness
Migrant Access to Housing & Homeless Supports
• An overview of the housing & homeless support systems with a focus on Dublin services, for anyone at risk of homelessnessUnderstanding social housing and homeless services: entry level
• Introduction to the social housing system, homelessness prevention, support to assist with applications. What to do if problems ariseUnderstanding the social housing system for migrants: advanced advocacy level
• A comprehensive training module on understanding access to social housing & homeless supports including relevant legislation and the prevention of homelessnessOutcomes: participants will gain understanding of state supports available and acquire the capacity to inform clients and advocate for them as appropriate
Contact us for more information. Call 01 8736775 or email housingandwelfare@crosscare.ie
This training is funded by the Health Service Executive
- Introduction to the asylum system
Contact us for more information. Call 01 8736775 or email refugeeservice@crosscare.ie
