b'The award is given out to organizations whoInadditiontoIslandHealth,NLPSand areworkingtowardsimprovingchildrensthe Nanaimo Division of Family Practice, rightsinwaysthatencourageloveforthefollowingpartnersarevitalforthe children,listeningtochildren,fosteringcontinuedsuccessofthecentresand healthychildrenslives,andbuildingtheir initiatives.capacities in children, in the spirit of DoctorDiscovery Youth ServicesKorczak. Ministry of Children and Family Dr. Arruda said, It is truly an honour for usDevelopmenttoreceivetheaward.SocialPediatricsisTillicum Lelum Aboriginal an emerging model of providing health andFriendship Centrewellness care to children and youth.It is a holistic approach to care for the child, youthSchool Pediatric Consultation and the family. Service Seeing the Invisible Children teamPleasant Valley Elementary Principal DianeCity of NanaimoMcGoniglewasinstrumentalinhelping physiciansandmedicalprofessionalsgetCommunity partnershipsSeeingtheInvisibleChildrenprogram upandrunning.McGoniglehelped connectstaffintheschoolswithmedical professionals,tostarttheconversations. She collaborated with schools to determine the level of need and resources which wouldbe required.School and district staff also involved in the initial set up and continue toplayanessentialroleincludeCindi Ashbee, Kristin Funke -Robinson, Bob Esliger andLynnBrown.Cindi,Kristin,Boband LynnwererecognizedwiththeAdvancing RICHERInterprofessionalandIntersectoral Partnerships award.Page4'