Becoming Better Helpers: rethinking language to move beyond simplistic responses to women experiencing intimate partner violence Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2015 The prevalence of family violence is a persistent challenge facing New Zealand. Its effects are pervasive, spanning multiple levels: individuals, family/whānau, communities, and society in general.…
Measuring stigma: Attitudes towards social inclusion of people with mental illness within the community: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2015 People who suffer from mental illness not only have to cope with the illness itself, but also with the public stigma and discrimination that is associated…
Effective Parenting Programmes: What Works Last Publication Date: 30 Mar 2015 Many parenting programmes are effective and support family wellbeing by improving parenting practices and thereby reducing the risks associated with child maltreatment. This review found: There are many…
Stocktake and Needs Analysis of Low Vision Services in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 23 Mar 2015 The Ministry of Health commissioned Litmus Ltd to undertake a stocktake and needs analysis of low vision services in New Zealand conducted in mid-2014. The Ministry…
Wider Economic Costs of Obesity to New Zealand Last Publication Date: 12 Feb 2015 This report highlights the impact obesity has on our economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being. At an individual and family level it can affect our income…
Wellbeing for Children's Success at Primary School Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2015 This report documents the findings of ERO's evaluation of how well 159 primary schools reviewed in Term 1 2014 promoted and responded to student wellbeing.
Community-led Development Evaluation Reports Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2015 The philosophy underpinning community-led development is one of community empowerment. It is illustrated by broad community engagement to identify shared issues and concerns to generate local…
2014 Health and Lifestyles Survey Methodology Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 The Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS) is a biennial monitor of the health behaviour and attitudes of New Zealand adults aged 15 years and over, and…
2015 Survey of Stakeholders in Gambling Regulation Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 Our annual survey of stakeholders in the gambling sector was carried out in July 2015. We aimed to capture a wider range of perspectives than in…
National Gambling Study Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 The last national studies focused on gambling in New Zealand were conducted in 1991 and 1999. Since then, there has been substantial growth in gambling availability…