The future demand for paid caregivers in a rapidly ageing society Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 As the prevalence of disability increases with age, the impact on the need for assistance and care in various day-to-day living is apparent. It has been…
Measuring the impact of Smoking Not Our Future Last Publication Date: 17 Dec 2008 This report presents the results of a survey conducted to evaluate Smoking Not Our Future. The aim of this survey (conducted in June and July 2008) was…
Retirement Income in New Zealand: the historical context Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2008 Retirement income has become one of the major public policy issues of our times. This reflects older citizens’ legitimate concerns about having enough income in their…
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…
Evaluation of the Whanganui-a-Tara Courts and Health (WATCH) Project Last Publication Date: 20 Aug 2008 The Whanganui-a-Tara Courts and Health (WATCH) Project was implemented from October 2006 to March 2007 to reduce repeat offending and improve health outcomes for young adult…
Connecting Diverse Communities - Report on 2007/2008 Public Engagement Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2008 This report summarises the findings of the ‘Connecting Diverse Communities’ public engagement process. This process involved fifteen meetings held throughout New Zealand between August and November…
Te Puāwaiwhero: The Second Māori Mental Health and Addiction National Strategic Framework 2008-2015 Last Publication Date: 24 Jul 2008 Te Puāwaiwhero: The Second Māori Mental Health and Addiction National Strategic Framework 2008-2015 reinforces current mental health and Māori health policy. This includes the overall aim of…
Report of the Air Ambulance Reference Group to the ACC and Health Ministers Last Publication Date: 02 Jul 2008 The Air Ambulance Reference Group (AARG) project was established to provide expert advice to the Minister for ACC and the Minister of Health on a framework…