An Examination of the Links between Parental Educational Qualifications, Family Structure and Family Wellbeing, 1981–2006 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 The relationship between a person’s level of education and the level of income this commands has been well explored in the literature. Less well examined are…
Healthy eating in New Zealand families and whanau Last Publication Date: 07 Dec 2007 A qualitative investigation into food and nutrition practices in family and whānau. More than 100 families were involved in this research.
The role of secure attachment as a protective factor for vulnerable infants Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 Social Work Now, Issue 38, pages 11-20. Children begin their lives entirely dependent on adults for survival. Bowlby (1969) believed that attachment behaviour was biological in origin,…
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…
Evaluation report for the Foundation for Youth Development’s Project K Last Publication Date: 31 Oct 2007 The Foundation for Youth Development’s Project K programme runs for 14 months and provides learning experiences outside the classroom for students in association with schools throughout…
Evaluation of the Home-School Partnership: Literacy Programme Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2007 This report presents the findings from an evaluation carried out in 2006–7 on the Home-school Partnerships: Literacy programme (HSP:L). This programme was designed to meet one…
It's About Time: Towards a parental leave policy that gives New Zealand families real choice and protective factors Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2007 All of society benefits when children get the best possible start in life. This Families Commission report recommends how New Zealand can improve parental leave provisions to…
Report on Maternity: Maternal and Newborn Information 2004 Last Publication Date: 02 Jul 2007 This is the fifth in the series of annual data analysing New Zealand maternity services. It contains information on the outcomes, availability and utilisation of maternity…
Fetal and Infant Deaths 2003 & 2004 Last Publication Date: 02 Jul 2007 Annual statistical publication that collates and analyses information on the causes of fetal and infant deaths registered in New Zealand.
Parental Leave And Carers Leave: International Provision And Research Last Publication Date: 01 May 2007 The purpose of this report is to review available international research and information on international provisions of parental leave and carers’ leave arrangements, as well as…