Māori and Informal Caregiving: A background paper prepared for the National Health Committee Last Publication Date: 29 Oct 2008 This paper explores Māori informal caregiving in the context of whānau. Included in this paper is the definition of whānau, which is discussed in detail, and…
Health Targets: Moving towards healthier futures, 2007/08: The results (amended 17 Oct) Last Publication Date: 17 Oct 2008 Summary from the Director-General of Health, Stephen McKernan I am pleased to present the results of the first year of Health Targets – 2007/08. When we launched…
Systematic Review of Drowning Interventions and Risk Factors and an International Comparison of Water Safety Policies and Programs Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2008 Death by drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death in New Zealand. In 2005, the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) launched the Drowning Prevention Strategy…
Anamata 08 Evaluation Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2008 This document is the evaluation report of ANAMATA 08. Anamata provided a platform for young people from around Aotearoa to come together and discuss alcohol issues…
Designing and Supporting Teacher Professional Development to Improve Valued Student Outcomes Last Publication Date: 26 Sep 2008 The New Zealand Ministry of Education has commissioned a best evidence synthesis iteration (BES) that identifies the characteristics of teacher professional development that make a positive…
Let's get real: Real Skills for people working in mental health and addiction Last Publication Date: 18 Sep 2008 It is explicit in stating the expectations for people who work in mental health and addiction treatment services irrespective of their role, discipline or position in…
Guidance for Improving Supportive and Rehabilitative Care for Adults with Cancer in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 16 Sep 2008 Supportive care and rehabilitation encompasses ‘the essential services to meet the physical, emotional, nutritional, informational, psychological, sexual, spiritual, and practical needs throughout a person’s experience with…
Problem Gambling - Barriers to Help Seeking Behaviours: Implementation 2004-2007 Last Publication Date: 10 Sep 2008 AUT was contracted by the Ministry of Health in March 2006 to: examine the experiences of gamblers and their family/whānau when seeking and obtaining help for gambling…
Trading choices. Young people’s career decisions and gender segregation in the trades Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2008 Report prepared for the Ministry of Women’s Affairs by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research, September 2008.
The Development and State of the Art of Adult Learning and Education - National Report of New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2008 Adult learning and education in New Zealand occurs primarily through the tertiary education system. The tertiary education system in New Zealand covers all post-school education and…