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“A sense of belonging...” A handbook for enhancing partnerships and networks with culturally and linguistically diverse families in early childhood settings. Jacqueline Hayden Katey De Gioia Fay Hadley This handbook has been developed from a project funded by the NSW Department of Community Services as part of the Families First Initiative in South West Sydney. Research for the handbook was undertaken by Healthy Childhood Research Group* Social Justice Social Change Research Centre University of Western Sydney Healthy Childhood Research Group Chief Investigators: Dr Jacqueline Hayden, Denise Fraser The Handbook was developed by Jacqueline Hayden Katey De Gioia Fay Hadley ISBN 1 74108 016 9 © 2004 Hayden, De Gioia, Hadley *This handbook is a product of the Healthy Childhood Research Group (HCRG).The HCRG was formed in 1998 and currently operates within the Centre for Social Justice and Social Change, University of Western Sydney.The HCRG engages in research relating to the health and wellbeing of children, families and communi- ties. A major focus is analyses and promotion of healthy environments for families with children who are under school age and for families who may not have access to information, assistance and/or networks which sup- port child-rearing activities.The HCRG is committed to universality in program and service delivery. Further information can by found at Table of Contents Introduction Partnerships and networking Five Steps for facilitating partnerships and networks 1. Plan: Identify goals for facilitating partnerships, communication and networking 2. Recruit a ‘Family Representative’ 3.Assess current communication strategies in the service 4. Develop and implement ‘Action Plans’ 5.Assess the program and re-commence the planning cycle Feedback:Your comments and suggestions Appendices 1. Sample letter of recruitment for F