Indicators of Skill Shortage Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2006 The New Zealand immigration system uses a point system to determine the eligibility for permanent residency of skilled migrant applicants. Applicants are allocated points that associate…
Give Girls a Go Report Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2006 Young women from different areas of New Zealand talk openly about their experiences of Modern Apprenticeships and trades training in this report published by the Human…
Choices for living, caring and working: A ten-year plan to improve the caring and employment choices available to parents and carers Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2006 This document has two objectives: to explain the government’s vision for enhancing choices for parents and carers; and to outline the Choices Plan of Action to deliver this…
Surveying social workers: Don Smith and Pete Ellis discuss the Towards Wellbeing suicide prevention programme from social workers’ perspective Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2006 Social Work Now, Issue 34, pages 4-10. The Towards Wellbeing (TWB) programme began with the publication of the best practice guidelines Towards Wellbeing: Responding to the needs…
COI A'oga Fa'a Samoa: O le Tama Ma Lana A'oga, O le Tama Ma Lona Fa'asinomaga: Nurturing Positive Identity in Children Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2006 In 1984 a group with vision, made up of grandparents and interested parents, set up an incorporated society "A'oga Fa'a Samoa", found premises, and started a…
Moving towards meeting all needs: Lisa Hema reviews developments in youth justice Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2006 Social Work Now, Issue 34, pages 17-20. The Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989 (CYP&F Act) was born out of a social environment which included…
Report on Research into the Circumstances of Very Young International Students in NZ Last Publication Date: 27 Jul 2006 This report on research into the circumstances of very young international students informed policy work in 2003 resulting in stronger protections for international students aged 13…
National Drug Policy 2006-2011: Report on Consultation Feedback Last Publication Date: 17 Jul 2006 This document reports on feedback received during public consultation on the review of the National Drug Policy. It encompasses views expressed by stakeholders at the thirteen…
Environmental Support Services Review Last Publication Date: 02 Jul 2006 This report summarises the findings from the Review of Environmental Support Services funded by the Ministry of Health. It provides a summary of how the review…
Work, Family and Parenting Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2006 This research report provides a descriptive picture of the reciprocal relationship between paid work and family life and raising children. Specifically, it provides insight into the…
