Many of you come with the knowledge of what has been tried and tested in the past. Community-led networks, forums and initiatives can be beneficial but time-consuming. In your experience, what has/hasn’t worked for you? It would be good to hear what you’ve learnt from these experiences and tell us how initiatives like a community-led network could be improved upon or strengthened.
For example, should it be led by lived experience? Focus on drawing down funding? Develop and promote quality standards? Provide a platform to share and network? A safe space to learn and understand how to engage people from different cultures and communities? The list could be endless and there are no right or wrong answers so please consider how you would get the most out of being part of an alliance and perhaps what you could bring to the table.