Older Adults Experience of Family Life: Linked lives and independent living Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 This project investigated the ways that older adults in New Zealand experience family life and social relationships today. Thirty-six interviews were conducted with people aged 55–70 years living in various situations…
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…
Lifelines: Young New Zealanders imagine family, friends and relationships across their life-course Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2007 This research report explored young people’s imagined futures with a specific focus on family life, friendships and intimate relationships. LifeLines – stories written in response to a…
An Ounce of Prevention Last Publication Date: 02 Aug 2007 As the case studies in this booklet attest, there are many good reasons to view family violence as a health issue. Health professionals are often the…
Living at the cutting edge Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2007 Living at the cutting edge: women’s experiences of protection orders.
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…
Informal Caregivers Literature Review Last Publication Date: 23 Jul 2007 This literature review explains the growing interest in informal caregivers by researchers and policy makers. It outlines the policy regime in New Zealand and other countries and…
Household Incomes in New Zealand: Trends in Indicators of Inequality and Hardship 1982 to 2004 Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2007 This report provides information on the material wellbeing of New Zealanders as indicated by their household incomes over the period 1982 to 2004. It brings together in…