BES Case Study 2: Develop inclusice practice through a social studies programme Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 The best evidence syntheses (BESs) bring together research evidence about ‘what works’ for diverse (all) learners in education. Recent BESs each include a number of cases…
A research study of Young Carers: The development of a recording tool for agencies to identify young carers Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2007 This report by Michael Gaffney of the Children’s Issues Centre, University of Otago, Dunedin, in association with Carers New Zealand was commissioned and funded by the…
Patterns Of Gendered Skilled And Temporary Migration Into New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 New Zealand has a long history of gendered migration and this has affected the overall gender balance in the population. According to official records there were…
Healthy Family Relationships: A review of the research literature to contribute to the Campaign for Action on Family Violence Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 This literature review aimed to find evidence of those attitudes and behaviours that promote peaceful and harmonious, rather than violent and highly conflicted, family relationships. The…
Research project on integrated effective service provision for children and young people with physical disabilities: Two part research project Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 The research reports from both projects will be valuable for everyone involved in striving towards integrated effective practice for students with physical disabilities.The research captures day-to-day…
Older Adults Experience of Family Life: Linked lives and independent living Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 This project investigated the ways that older adults in New Zealand experience family life and social relationships today. Thirty-six interviews were conducted with people aged 55–70 years living in various situations…
The Impacts of Gambling (including PG) on Māori Communities - Implementation 2004-2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 The aim of this project was to carry out a formative investigation of the impacts of gambling (including problem gambling) on Māori communities/whānau/hapū/iwi. It is well…
Integrated effective service provision for children and young people with physical disabilities: A summary of two research projects Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 This is a summary of a comprehensive two-part research programme on integrated effective service provision for children and young people with physical disabilities. One study focused…
Residential Intensification in Dunedin: Impacts and Acceptability Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 In New Zealand and worldwide, there is a growing recognition that residential intensification could be used as a technique to address some of the negative impacts…
Caregivers speak: Understanding the Experiences and Needs of Caregivers Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 Making sure that caregivers feel valued and supported is essential to ensuring they are able to provide the best possible care and support to enable young…