Engagement between business and community organisations Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2011 A summary of research into businesses’ current practices, needs, motivations and experience sounding supporting community organisations. The report also includes advice on practical steps community organisations…
Caring for Kids: Parents' views on out-of-school services and care Last Publication Date: 01 May 2011 This Families Commission report responds to the Minister of Social Development’s request (letter of expectation, March 2010) that the Families Commission undertake research on what parents…
New Zealand’s Refugee Sector: Perspectives and Developments, 1987–2010 Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2011 This study is part of a wider Department of Labour research programme entitled Quota Refugees Ten Years On: Perspectives on Integration, Community and Identity. This multi-year…
Evaluation of Teen Parent Units 2011 Last Publication Date: 05 Mar 2011 This evaluation reports on the quality of education in the 18 Teen Parent Units (TPUs) that ERO reviewed in Term 2, 2010. The reviews focused on…
Connections: Supporting family relationships through schools and workplaces Last Publication Date: 23 Nov 2010 Presbyterian Support Upper South Island (PSUSI) is a social service agency whose strategic mission incorporates helping families to flourish and function well. Practice-based research led PSUSI…
Partners in Learning: Schools' Engagement with Parents, Whānau and Communities Last Publication Date: 01 May 2008 Research evidence shows that effective partnerships between schools and parents, whānau and communities can result in better outcomes for students. The better the relationship and engagement, the…
New Zealand Disability Strategy Implementation Review 2001-2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 A review of progress made by central government agencies implementing the New Zealand Disability Strategy (the Disability Strategy) over the period April 2001 to June 2007…
A Survey of Government Funding of Non-profit Organisations Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2007 Non-profit organisations (NPOs) make a huge contribution to all aspects of New Zealand life and form a key part of the community and voluntary sector, yet…
Where do gaming machine profits go? Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2007 This report presents information on the allocation, to authorised purposes, of non-casino gaming machine profits. It is based on three surveys that gathered information relating to…
Regional Approaches to Mental Health: A Sector View and Beyond Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2005 The District Health Boards (DHBs) are charged with delivering health care for their resident populations under the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000. Mental…