If you have any questions, ideas or would like to find out more or become involved in the Local Partnership Network Group please email ann.gillies3@highland.gov.uk

• Opportunity Black Isle - Black Isle Place Plan

• Dingwall & Seaforth Place Plan

Click the link HERE to find out more about free learning opportunities to support your work.

children.

Sowing Seeds: Trauma Informed Practice for Anyone Working with Children and Young People

It includes groups, activities, and organisations on a wide range of topics including, bereavement, isolation and food support and many others.  

Further information about the funding strategy is available HERE

If you support local families and would like to be involved email: ann.gillies3@highland.gov.uk

Read the full report -> HERE

You’ll hear how CHAS engaged children of all ages, amplified lived experience, and ensured those voices were genuinely reflected in their future direction.

If you’re interested in co‑production, creative engagement, or placing children and families at the heart of strategy this webinar is well worth watching.

Use the link above to access free online advice about parenting about topics like sleep, moving up, teenage year. This is free for people from Highland. Parents just need to register with their email and postcode

To register use the link on TURAS Drugs and alcohol : discussing drugs and alcohol with young people | Turas | Learn

Find out more about this support and accompanying resources HERE

Help for Heroes is here to support those who have served, and their families, to thrive after service. Local veteran cafés and meet ups are being established that are aimed at supporting the whole family.

For further information visit our website or email: <jane.anderson@helpforheroes.org.uk>

We support professional practice by delivering training and resources for practitioners and teams who work with children and families.

Book from a series of free events via: EVENTBRITE

Website:  https://earlyyearsmusicscotland.com/

• Who can apply link

• Application process link

Find out how to apply HERE

The programme is a snapshot of the broad range of learning available through Scottish Union learning. Examples of learning opportunities are: 'Are the kids OK? What can we do if they aren't?', 'Improve your writing at work using AI', 'Find your vocie through zine making'.

Everyone is welcome to take part.

View and book individual events here: www.scottishunionlearning.com/events

The Highland Council is strengthening its support for residents by promoting the use of a new Better Off Calculator on its website at Better Off Calculator and Apply Once - Find out what benefits you may be entitled to - Highland Council.

You can use our ‘Better Off Calculator’ and ‘Apply Once’ form to check what benefits you can claim, how changes in your life may affect them, and to apply.

You will need to register for a free Turas account.

Turas | Sign up

The online events are taking place as follows:

•  18/06/2026 – Island Communities: Ferry and Aviation Travel

• 01/07/2026 – Access to Healthcare in Remote Areas

• 30/07/2026 – Transport Network in Rural Areas

• 02/09/2026 – Community Transport in Rural and Remote Areas

• 07/09/2026 – Transport Network in Island Communities

If you would like to take part - just register using the relevant link.

Further information is available via the School Nursing Highland website.

Information about Power of Attorney in Scotland, including how to set one up, is available from the Office of the Public Guardian Scotland at www.publicguardian-scotland.gov.uk and from Citizens Advice Scotland at www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland.

Follow the campaign throughout June at #HighlandPOA26 and visit www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/poa for resources and guidance.

During these interactive webinars, you’ll be able to engage with our experts, ask questions and connect with others on a similar journey — we believe in the power of community and the strength of sharing experiences and learning together.

Browse our webinars HERE

For further information click the link above or to check eligibility click HERE

Applications open: 18 June 2026 and close on 9 July 2026.

• Highland CYP MH&WB Fund 25/26 – Thematic and Quantitative Analysis Report (this will feed the criteria for the new 26/27 fund)

• WFWP Thematic Analysis of Element 1 Fund Outcomes and Impact Report

• WFWP Family Links 1.0 – Evaluation and Impact Report

• WFWP Whole System Approach Whole Family Support Workshops Thematic Analysis Report

Evaluation Scotland have created a resource booklet to support your work.

• Reducing social isolation

• Unpaid carers and those with a long-term condition

• Prevention of crisis and suicide

• Rurally distanced

• Poverty

• Trauma

Book a place HERE at the briefing session at 10:30am on 16th July to find out more.

Read the Year 5 Report -> HERE

Please note - in Highland the two larger funds need an ADP letter of support, the children and family grants also need a letter of support from the CSPP Chair. Further information can be found here-> HADP Guidance. 

Deadline for the funds that need ADP letters are 18th August and HADP need contact more than 2 weeks before this, advice is to contact ADP asap if anyone is interested in applying.

The programme continues to support projects and organisations that contribute to one of two existing funding priorities:

• Priority 1 – Community Asset Improvements

• Priority 2 – Tackling Inequality for Children, Young People and Families

Further eligibility guidance and application form can be found at: How to apply - Community-Led Local

The service provides trauma-informed money and debt advice to women experiencing economic abuse — including support with coerced debt, benefits, and financial hardship. It also delivers training to professionals to improve understanding of economic abuse and strengthen responses to survivors.

Since launching in 2022, the service has supported more than 700 women and almost 1,000 children, securing £2.7 million in financial gains through benefits and other sources of support.

Professional training is also available — contact Financially Included for further details on both their service and training offer.

What this means in practice:

• The perpetrator of domestic abuse can be removed from the tenancy

• The victim-survivor can be given the tenancy in their own name and continue living in, or return to, the family home

• Victim-survivors have more choice to make the decision to remain in their home

These changes move all social landlords towards a more victim-centred tenancy model and represent a significant step forward in supporting survivors to access safe, stable housing.

🔗 More information: highland.gov.uk/housing

Tenants with questions or needing advice should speak to their housing officer or local advice organisation.

Ross-shire – Tuesday 11th August, 1pm–2:30pm

Dingwall Dementia Resource Centre

Presentations are recorded and available to watch using this LINK. Scroll down the page to read a synopsis of each of the sessions.

Are you a club or community group?

If you run sport or physical activities and want to get involved, there may be funding and support available through the Summer of Sport programme. We'd love to hear from you. 

We envisage grants to community groups to be in the region of £200 - £2,000 but welcome broader ideas and applications in. 

Reach out to your local Active Schools Coordinator, Community Spot Hub Officer or email us at HLHSummerofSport@highlifehighland.com

To book a space Drugs and alcohol : alcohol brief interventions (ABI) | Turas | Learn

_{The course is for anyone who might benefit from being able to discuss alcohol with people we support, to help them make an informed choice about their alcohol use}

Date: 26th Aug 10am-12, online via Teams

We operate on a referral basis, and professional services such as health, education, social, or other support agencies working with families with children from birth to 18 years who require support can complete our referral form by clicking the image above. We aim to get our care packages to the family within one week. However, we understand that sometimes referrals can be an emergency. If you have a family that requires items urgently, you can add that it’s an emergency on your form.

​The purpose of the Highland Food Activity Map is to help people find where they can buy and access food across the region. It is not to advertise hospitality businesses. The map is for organisations within the Highland Council region who align with the Highland Good Food Charter.

​The map includes:

• food banks

• local food producers

• community fridges and larders

• markets

• community cafés

• and more!

Download your free guide -> HERE

Family Inclusive Practice is a collaborative approach used by professionals supporting someone who uses alcohol or drugs. Research indicates that involving a person’s social network – their family and friends – leads to better support and better outcomes.  

What’s inside the resource? 

This short and easy-to-read resource is designed to be a brief introductory guide to support practitioners across Scotland to consider how best to involve families in a practical way.  

What are Speakeasy Sessions?

Does the thought of speaking to your child or adolescent about growing up, their health, risk-taking behaviours, relationships or sexual health worry or confuse you? If so, Speakeasy sessions can help. All sessions last 90 minutes and are run online in small group sessions. These groups are kept small to allow for conversation, are relaxed, informal and allow for sharing thoughts and ideas. You can become as involved as you like or just sit and listen, your choice entirely.

🛌Supporting your child to have a better sleep routine.

📆Thursday 17^th September 6.30 - 8pm.  

To register use this link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9e1136d7-b814-4c53-bb1e-6f6a76c2f1f6@10efe0bd-a030-4bca-809c-b5e6745e499a?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog👯How to discuss puberty, periods and sexual health with your child.

📆Thursday 24^th September 6.30 - 8 pm.

To register for this session use this link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/566c0aee-226d-496a-a480-0953b29a3e49@10efe0bd-a030-4bca-809c-b5e6745e499a?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog

🧠The adolescent brain and risk-taking behaviour

📆Thursday 1^st October 6.30 - 8pm 

To register for this session use this link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/93207724-441b-4fcc-86c7-7370a48b77f2@10efe0bd-a030-4bca-809c-b5e6745e499a?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog

🚩Healthy relationships, consent and the law

📆Thursday 8^th October 6.30 - 8pm.

 To register for this session use this link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c157d686-bcb5-4943-8de2-32987d1589a6@10efe0bd-a030-4bca-809c-b5e6745e499a?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog

NHS Highland has developed a new free TURAS e-learning module that introduces social prescribing and its role in improving health and wellbeing.

This e-module is aimed at Health & Social Care practitioners, Third sector staff & volunteers, community groups & organisations & anyone wanting to find out more about social prescribing.

The module is available free of charge to those in Highland through TURAS Learn. If you do not already have a TURAS account, you can register for one free of charge via the Dashboard: http://turasdashboard.nes.nhs.scot

The event will feature presentations from key partners, reflections on the impact of prevention and early intervention work, networking opportunities, and a conversation café exploring the future of the toolkit (Please see the attached Agenda for more details).

📅 Date: 14 September 2026
🕐 Time: Meet from 12:30pm for a 1:00pm start, finishing at 4:00pm
📍 Venue: WASPS Inverness Creative Academy - The Gym Hall (in person)

Register your place here:

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/31a78733-8106-4fae-ac6f-180a709d17c7@10efe0bd-a030-4bca-809c-b5e6745e499a?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog

We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you

They offer a range of information and training sessions for parents & practitioners, such as a Dyslexia Masterclass for Parents. Click the image above to find out about all our sessions.

The fund is aligned with the Scottish Government’s Children and Young People’s Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Supports and Services Framework, which promotes early help, relationship-based practice, whole-family approaches, accessibility, inclusion and strong partnership working.

Applications are encouraged from collaborative partnerships that can demonstrate how their proposals will improve emotional wellbeing, resilience, confidence, social connection and access to support, while helping to reduce isolation and prevent escalation to specialist services. Priority will be given to projects that are community-based, trauma-informed, co-designed with children, young people and families, and that address barriers to participation, particularly for under-represented groups.

The fund seeks to ensure that children, young people and families receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time, through strong collaboration between communities, the third sector and public services.

More information can be found at: Whole Family Wellbeing - Highland Community Planning Partnership

Please note: Application form links will go live on Monday 7th September 2026 at 09:00 hours.

This is a chance for community members to discover what is available across Mid Ross.

Everyone is welcome and if anyone would like a stall please email lynn.mcneil@highland.gov.uk

support, reflective practice, shared learning and

building connections with partner organisations and

peer networks for people involved in the support of

people who are affected by alcohol and other drugs.

Open to staff, volunteers and peer supporters across

Highland’s voluntary, grassroots, mutual aid and

lived/living experience networks.

To register your interest or

find out more, please contact:

katy@sdf.org.uk

Connecting Carers, in partnership with Highland Home Carers, is developing a new training programme to help unpaid Carers build practical skills, grow in confidence and feel better equipped to support themselves and the person they care for.

We want to hear what you think.

The programme could include a range of practical and informative sessions, such as:

• First Aid

• Moving and Assisting

• Nutrition and Hydration

• Carers’ Rights

• Adult Protection

We also want to make the training as accessible as possible. This could include delivering sessions locally, helping to arrange replacement care where needed, and, where necessary, providing overnight accommodation to make attending easier.

Whether you would be interested in taking part, have ideas about what should be included, or think there are barriers we need to consider, we'd really value your views.

Please submit your feedback HERE by 11:59pm on Tuesday 22nd September.

Your feedback will help us create a training programme that is relevant, practical and accessible for Carers across Highland.

High Life Highland is proud to be part of Summer of Sport, a national campaign backed by the Scottish Government and sportscotland, bringing more opportunities for children and young people to get active this summer and beyond.

Whether it's trying a sport for the first time or building on existing skills, Summer of Sport is all about giving young people across Scotland the chance to move more, have fun, and feel good. As a partner in the campaign, we're helping to bring activities to communities right across the region — from sports sessions and clubs to our Schools Out holiday programme.

There's something for all ages, abilities and interests, and we're working hard to make sure that as many children and young people as possible can get involved this summer.

Are you a club or community group?

If you run sport or physical activities and want to get involved, there may be funding and support available through the Summer of Sport programme. We'd love to hear from you. 

We are looking for collaborative projects that increase activity levels locally and allow for sustained participation in sport.  We want to reduce barriers to participation, enhance local offerings, celebrate sport and physical activity through events and festivals and upskill our volunteers and coaches to ensure a sustained impact from the project. 

We envisage grants to community groups to be in the region of £200 - £2,000 but welcome broader ideas and applications in. 

Reach out to your local Active Schools Coordinator, Community Spot Hub Officer or email us at HLHSummerofSport@highlifehighland.com