Technical review of published research on applied behaviour analysis interventions for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2010 New Zealand Ministries of Education and of Health requested a technical review of the evidence base on the effectiveness of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for people…
COI Botany Downs Kindergarten: Inclusion at Botany Downs Kindergarten Centre of Innovation 2006-2008 Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2010 The Centre of Innovation (COI) research shared in this report focuses on inclusion in an early childhood education centre, Botany Downs Kindergarten (BDK) in Howick, Auckland.
How Should We Care for the Carers, Now and Into the Future? Manaaki tangata Last Publication Date: 19 Mar 2010 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…
Ala Mo'ui: Pathways to Pacific Health and Wellbeing 2010-2014 Last Publication Date: 02 Mar 2010 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…
Rural Health: Challenges of Distance, Opportunities for Innovation Last Publication Date: 04 Feb 2010 New Zealand rural communities are diverse with small populations spread over large geographic areas. In its report, the National Health Committee identifies a variety of factors…
Seclusion under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 Last Publication Date: 02 Feb 2010 The use of seclusion in mental health services is provided for in section 71 of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 (the Act).…
Human Rights in New Zealand 2010 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 Human Rights in New Zealand 2010 maps how well human rights are promoted, protected and implemented in New Zealand. This is the second comprehensive report undertaken by…
How Government helps with the cost of disability Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 Disabled people want the chance to live like other New Zealanders. However, disabled people face many barriers and costs before they can achieve their aspirations to…
The Effects of Imprisonment on Inmates’ and their Families’ Health and Wellbeing Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 This qualitative research explores prisoners' views on the effects of imprisonment on their health and wellbeing and their experiences with prison health and disability services. The report…
The Social Report 2009 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2009 The Social Report has four key aims: to report on social indicators that complement existing economic and environmental indicators to compare New Zealand with other countries to contribute to…