THE NNN AS A COLLABORATOR
The NNN is a national network based in Australia drawing on expertise and individuals from
research, policy and practice who have a focus on improving nutrition, development and
education outcomes of children 0-5 through ECEC settings.
What are the benefits of engaging with the NNN for Research, Policy and Practice Collaborations and Partnerships
The Questions that we ask
Why does research need to be conducted?
To what extent can it contribute to the wider research field?
Is it relevant to the needs of potential research users?
RESEARCH, POLICY AND PRACTICE COLLABORATIONS
How we can support
- Identify and broker contact with specific research expertise
- Bring in specific research expertise at the beginning of a project
- ·Develop joint collaborative projects
How we approach Collaboration an d partnership
Research through engagement with relevant stakeholders
Leading to identifying research gaps and needs through early and continual stakeholder engagement, and, building capacity to identify and utilise current research
Research priorities based on needs
Leading to better targeting of future research and the building of knowledge production as a network and sector
leading to
Increasing research value
Decreasing research waste
Research that is relevant to society