Elder abuse and neglect: Exploration of risk and protective factors Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 This Families Commission report on elder abuse and neglect examines what makes older people vulnerable to abuse and neglect, and what reduces their risk. This is…
The Social Report 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 The Social Report uses a set of statistical indicators to monitor trends across 10 "domains”, or areas of people’s lives. Together these domains provide a picture…
Supported Independent Accommodation for Older New Zealanders: A Review of Current Policy and Innovative Practice Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 Existing research establishes a clear link between poor housing and poor health. There is also growing evidence that the physical, mental and social wellbeing of individuals…
Children and Young People: Indicators of Wellbeing in New Zealand 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 This is the second Children and Young People: Indicators of Wellbeing in New Zealand report which we have produced. Government policy, as well as individuals, families,…
Health and well-being and family/whanau functioning: An interim report Last Publication Date: 07 Dec 2007 A qualitative investigation into wider aspects of family and whānau functioning, many of which can impact on healthy eating. More than 100 families were involved in…
Te Raukura: Mental Health and Alcohol and other Drugs: Improving outcomes for children and youth Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 Te Raukura: Mental health and alcohol and other drugs: Improving outcomes for children and youth draws together the key issues and priorities that have been identified…
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…
Improving Addiction Treatment Retention for Young People: A Research Report from the National Addiction Centre Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2007 This study is the first in New Zealand to investigate the factors associated with AOD treatment retention among youth. Conducted among a group of young people…
The Social Report 2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2007 The Social Report has four key aims: to report on social indicators that complement existing economic and environmental indicators; to compare New Zealand with other countries; to contribute to…
New Zealand Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring annual report 2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2007 New Zealand Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring (NZ-ADAM) is a programme which seeks to measure drug and alcohol use among people who have recently been apprehended by…