The Irish Sex Education Network was founded in September 2002 and is an independent, non denominational, nation wide, multidisciplinary group. Currently our members come from voluntary and statutory disability services through, out Ireland We welcome the input and membership of parents and family members. The purpose of the network is to resume and develop the work of the Sex Education Working Group (SEWG) which was active in Ireland between 1991 and 1998.

Network meetings will take place 5-6 times per year. Once a year there will be an AGM which amongst other things elects the committee. The one-day meetings are commonly structured in a presentation and a networking session.

Members have access to the presentations and network sessions are free of charge (lunch and refreshments are not included).

Non members have access to the presentation sessions only, unless otherwise agreed. Non members, including those on the mailing list, will be charged a fee for attending the presentations.

It is also envisaged that regional meetings will take place in the future.

COMMITTEE

The committee is elected at the AGM for a one year period unless extraordinary circumstances arise. The committee meets at least every two months, usually between the network meetings. The committee is in charge of administering and developing the network and is accountable to the network members.