Join specialists from the Minority Carers of Ethnic People Project to learn about the impact of VAWG on the Scottish Traveller community
The Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project (MECOPP) have been engaged in essential work with Scotland’s minority communities for nearly three decades. They have always fore fronted collaboration and empowerment – nowhere more than in their work with Gypsy Travellers.
This little-understood population, historically persecuted and currently under-served receives little attention. This seminar, with the MECOPP Women’s Voices Development Worker, Shirell Johnson and Donna Lawrie, the Family Mental Health Development Worker & Team Lead, will undo some of that neglect.
Donna and Shirell have been engaged in extensive support and advocacy work with and for the Gypsy Traveller community in recent years in addition to overseeing the co-production of resources intended for women and girls in the community experiencing gender-based violence.
This session will explore the history of the Gypsy Traveller community in Scotland, it’s treatment by the majority and the implications thereof for effective engagement. It will then move to focus on the dynamics of violence against women and girls and how we can – competently and confidently – support Gypsy Traveller survivors.
Places are free, unlimited and anyone with an interest in providing culturally-sensitive support to Gypsy Traveller VAWG survivors is welcome to attend.
Register here on Eventbrite and MS Teams links for the session will be emailed to you closer to the time.
If you have any questions about this session, or any of Moray VAWG Partnership’s work, please contact: emma.plant@moray.gov.uk.
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30 September 2026 | Elgin Academy | From 5.30pm
Parents, carers and professionals are invited to attend a powerful live theatre performance of I Love You Mum, I Promise I Won’t Die, by the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation.
The play explores the realities of young people and drugs through an honest and thought-provoking story. It has been created to encourage open conversations, build understanding and help audiences consider the impact drugs can have on young people, families and communities.
The performance is suitable for ages 13+ and provides an opportunity to:
- Encourage conversations about drugs and their impact
- Build empathy and understanding through real-life stories
- Inspire hope, resilience and positive choices
- Connect with local support and resources
- Give parents, carers and professionals an opportunity to increase their knowledge
Before the performance
A marketplace of local support and activity providers will be open from 5.30pm, giving attendees the opportunity to find out more about services and activities available locally.
Young baristas from Elgin Academy will also be providing tea and coffee.
Marketplace opens: 5.30pm
Performance starts: 6.00pm
Date: 30 September 2026
Venue: Elgin Academy, Elgin
Suitable for: Ages 13+
Places should be booked in advance. Book here.
Due to overwhelming demand, the Understanding the Manosphere briefing is returning this November. Originally intended as a one-off event, the session has now been delivered to over 500 practitioners and continues to generate significant interest across the region. Supported by the Moray Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Partnership and the Moray Child Protection Committee (MCPC), this free online session is open to practitioners from across Grampian.
Book your place – Understanding the Manosphere Briefing
Come along to our Employability Day where you’ll find lots of interesting stalls to support you with your journey towards that dream job.
We are delighted to invite you to the Moray Childcare Network Event 2026, taking place on Friday 21 August 2026, from 9:00am – 1:00pm, at the Alexander Graham Bell Conference Room, UHI Moray.
This free event will bring together childcare providers, schools, employers, training providers and partners from across Moray for a morning of updates, inspiration and collaboration. Attendees will hear about current projects and opportunities, network with colleagues from across the sector, and help shape the future of childcare in Moray.
Early Bird Booking
This is a free event, however places are limited and booking is essential.
Early bird bookings are now open and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Book your place here.
Further details, including the full programme and speaker line-up, will be shared in due course.
We hope you will be able to join us for what promises to be an engaging and valuable event for everyone with an interest in childcare across Moray.
Branching Out is a programme for adults who use mental health services in Scotland. The service consists of around three hours of activities per week (10am to 1pm) in a woodland setting, over 12 weeks. It was developed by the NHS and Forestry Commission (now Scottish Forestry).
Folk welcome to join up to week 3, after that it will be a closed group.
For a referral form to book, and more details, please email admin@n4h.co.uk
Branching Out is a programme for adults who use mental health services in Scotland. The service consists of around three hours of activities per week (10am to 1pm) in a woodland setting, over 12 weeks. It was developed by the NHS and Forestry Commission (now Scottish Forestry).
Folk welcome to join up to week 3, after that it will be a closed group.
For a referral form to book, and more details, please email admin@n4h.co.uk
The Moray Child Protection Committee, in partnership with Police Scotland, is offering online training for practitioners across Grampian on conducting effective Return Home Discussions following a missing episode involving a child or young person.
Thursday 20 August
10:00–11:00
Online via Microsoft Teams
Key requirements:
• Professional bookings only using a work email
• Full attendance and active participation expected
• Late arrivals cannot be admitted
• Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance
Non-attendance, lateness or non-participation may affect access to future oversubscribed training.