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Working together to support families of vulnerable children

Social Work Now, Issue 45, pages 20-25. There is a rich history of professionals intervening early and working collaboratively to assist families who are struggling to…

Learning from Tragedy: Homicide within Families in New Zealand 2002-2006

This report provides the first complete picture of homicide within families in New Zealand.

How Should We Care for the Carers, Now and Into the Future? Manaaki tangata

New Zealand's health and disability system is facing several pressures, including an ageing population and the increasing prevalence of long-term conditions. These trends are likely to…

Assessment of Public Health Risk from the Remediation of the former Fruitgrowers Chemical Company site, Mapua, Nelson

This report contains the results of the investigation into possible public health effects resulting from the Mapua contaminated site remediation.The report was written by the Nelson…

Parent Information Project Report

One of the projects resulting from the Well Child Review was the Parent Information Project. This project aimed to determine the best way to provide Well…

Ala Mo'ui: Pathways to Pacific Health and Wellbeing 2010-2014

Ala Mo'ui sets out the priority outcomes and actions for the next five years that will contribute towards achieving better health outcomes for Pacific people, families…

How to increase the delivery of effective smoking cessation treatments in primary care settings

This report summarises the evidence on the delivery of effective smoking cessation. It focuses on the ABC approach to smoking cessation which brings with it a…

Campaign for Action on Family Violence: Impact of the ‘It’s not ok’ television advertisements

The Ministry of Social Development undertook three surveys between December 2007 and September 2008 to measure the reach and retention of the Campaign for Action on…

Campaign for Action on Family Violence

Family violence is a significant social problem in New Zealand causing economic, social and health problems for victims and witnesses of violence. It is estimated to…

An Innovative Approach to Changing Social Attitudes around Family Violence in New Zealand: Key ideas, insights and lessons learnt

The purpose of this review is to understand and articulate the approach of the campaign and determine how well the campaign is working. In particular, it…