Polmont Community Hub, Falkirk
2026-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics (SEMA) is partnering with RISE Forth Valley to deliver community sessions on Understanding and Supporting Autistic People.
These sessions build awareness, challenge misconceptions, and support communities.
Topics covered:
⬩ What is Autism
⬩ Common myths and misconceptions
⬩ Communication and sensory differences
⬩ How to support Autistic people
⬩ Rights of Autistic people and their carers

Urdu translation available.
Open to everyone.
To book: Contact the RISE Parent Club Coordinator.

Boots & Beards Ladies Introduction to SEMA Lunch
2026-06-17 11:00 - 13:00

NKS Autism Understanding Community Training
2026-06-18 11:00 - 13:00

Boots & Beards Male Carers Q&A Session
2026-06-26 21:00

NKS Autism Understanding Community Trainings
2026-07-08 11:00 - 13:00

Breaking Barriers: Roots & Resilience in Mental Health
2026-07-10 10:00 - 13:00
Breaking Barriers: Roots & Resilience in Mental Health is taking place during South Asian Heritage Month as part of the All In Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games programme. The event is delivered in partnership with the Health and Social Care Partnership Team and made possible with funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.
Created by Scottish Asian Counselling Services (SACS), this event aims to open up conversations around mental health, culture, stigma, identity, belonging and wellbeing within South Asian and ethnic minority communities.
With the theme of Unity in Diversity, guests can expect:
* Guest speakers, including actor and presenter Atta Yaqub
* Live music from Amit Sumal pianist
* A vibrant Dhol and Scottish bagpipes performance
* Community stalls and wellbeing resources
* Local mental health and community organisations
* A Children’s Creative Corner with arts, crafts and wellbeing activities
* Opportunities to connect, learn and celebrate culture
Event Details
Friday 10 July 2026
10:00am – 1:00pm
Glasgow City Chambers
Free event – registration required
Eventbrite Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/breaking-barriers-roots-resilience-in-mental-health-tickets-1989778617408
Together, we can help break stigma, raise awareness of support, and strengthen community wellbeing.
