So what is all this talk about 'community-based research'? Why the push towards partnerships? What do you have to gain? This interactive workshop is designed as an introduction to the essential concepts of community-based research (CBR) and as a foundation for more advanced workshops. It will also focus on the planning, implementation and maintenance of CBR partnerships.

Participants Will Learn:

• definitions of CBR
• the values and principles of CBR
• barriers and facilitating factors
• advantages of CBR as an approach to research
• strategies for partnership development and monitoring over the duration of a CBR project.

Who Should Attend:

• people who are new to CBR
• people who have some experience but wish to renew or refresh their knowledge of essential CBR concepts
• researchers interested in partnership research initiatives.
• front line practitioners.
• community members.