HIEF Calendar of Events 2011

Highlands & Islands Equality Forum Roadshows 2011

Date Event Time
Tues 15^th March
Ruthven Room, Fairways House,
Inverness “Equality Act 2010, BLIMEY!”
Sorry, this session is now fully subscribed. An alternative session is available on 23^rd March 10.30 – 12.30
Networking buffet 12.30 – 13.30
“Climate Change – How will Vulnerable Groups Weather the Storm?” 13.45 – 15.45
Wed 16^th March
Shetland Museum & Archives, Lerwick,
Shetland “Equality Act 2010, BLIMEY!” 14.30 – 16.30
Networking buffet 16.30- 17.30
“Climate Change – How will Vulnerable Groups Weather the Storm?” 17.45 – 19.45
Wed 23rd March
Ruthven Room, Fairways House,
Inverness “Equality Act 2010, BLIMEY!” 10.30 – 12.30
Networking buffet 12.30 – 13.30

Book now for free HIEF Roadshows and networking buffet.
·       Attend one or both events:
o       Roadshow 1 - Equality Legislation - is relevant and open to all;
o       Roadshow 2 - Effects of Climate Change on Vulnerable Groups – aimed at voluntary sector and vulnerable members of the community.

Roadshow 1: “Equality Act 2010, BLIMEY!" (Basic Legislation Is Made Easy – Yay!)
·       2 hour session
·       PowerPoint Presentation
·       Interactive Questions and Comments
·       Reference materials

Who should attend?
·       Everyone who needs to understand recent changes to equality legislation

We will learn about:
·       Equality & Diversity: What these terms mean
·       Why treating people fairly is important to us, our organisations and wider society
·       Our Rights and Responsibilities:
·       What the Act says we should and should not do;
·       Who the Act applies to

Roadshow 2: “Climate Change – How will Vulnerable Groups Weather the Storm?”
·       2 hour session
·       Informative presentation on climate change
·       Group discussions on the impact on vulnerable (“equality”) groups and delivery of key services

Who should attend?
·       Voluntary sector groups and social enterprises who deliver services to vulnerable members of the community
·       Individuals who feel more vulnerable than others in our communities
·       Interested members of the community

We will learn about:
·       What Climate Change means for the community where we live
·       How climate impacts might affect:
    §         Vulnerable people in the community
    §         Our work in supporting those least able to cope
·       The equality issues that need to be considered in any public sector contingency planning
For example, if there is an ‘extreme weather event’ such as flooding or heavy snowfall in our town:
o       Who will help the elderly and disabled get to safety and how?
o       What are the implications of strangers living together in emergency accommodation?
o       Does Climate Change offer new opportunities as well as challenges?

Registration to attend HIEF Roadshows
Please complete our booking form using the survey monkey link. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HIEF_Roadshows
Places are limited and priority will be given to the first applicant from any one agency.