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The fifth annual Scottish Community Link Worker Network Conference was held in Edinburgh last week Bringing together link workers from across Scotland to share learning, hear from keynote speakers…
- Wednesday 30 September 2026
The new National Islands Plan was published in February 2026. It responds to feedback provided by island communities directly to the Scottish Government via the consultation process…
- Tuesday 29 September 2026
Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO)…
- Thursday 27 August 2026
A significant moment for The Peedie Retreat took place on the evening of Monday 24 August, when supporters, partners and well-wishers gathered together to celebrate the 'first dig' for the retreat.
- Thursday 27 August 2026
The Community Link Practitioner Service is a partnership project between Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) and NHS Orkney.
- Wednesday 26 August 2026
The Community Wellbeing Pop-Up Cafés are community-led events organised by local community associations and funded by the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for adults.
- Monday 20 July 2026
The service is now called Improving the Care Journey (ICJ). This reflects the expansion of the service beyond cancer, while continuing to support all those affected by cancer across Orkney.
- Monday 20 July 2026
Grassroots projects working to improve mental health and wellbeing in local communities will benefit from a further £15 million investment in 2027-28…
- Friday 17 July 2026
In May, the Orkney Youth Local Action Group (YLAG) came together to reflect on the past year, review their priorities and objectives, and plan for the year ahead.
- Friday 17 July 2026
The Orkney Community Learning and Development Partnership is running a survey to identify the current training and workforce development needs within the Community Learning and Development (CLD)…
- Tuesday 7 July 2026
Lead Scotland is recruiting disabled people to join a lived experience group. This will be a one off, paid session exploring experiences with cyber and online safety.
- Monday 29 June 2026
Walking Scotland is running a free, four-week, walking challenge from Monday 6 July until Sunday 2 August. Two teams from VAO will be joining in and logging their steps.
- Monday 29 June 2026
