Political Participation for Everyone: Disabled People's Rights and the political process Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2012 In December 2011 the Commission released and sought feedback on The Wider Journey discussion document, which raised issues relating to the right to vote, accessibility of…
Early Start Evaluation Report Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2012 Early Start is an evidence-based, early intervention programme developed by Professor David Fergusson, from the Christchurch School of Medicine, in conjunction with local social service providers…
Review of Family Group Conferences Last Publication Date: 13 Sep 2012 When Family Group Conferences (FGCs) were implemented in New Zealand 25 years ago, this approach to helping vulnerable children and young people, as well as victims…
Desktop review of information available on non-club gaming society websites Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2012 At the time of this review there were 46 licensed non-club gaming societies (NCS) operating gaming machines in commercial venues in New Zealand. Under regulations associated…
Including Students with High Needs: School Questionnaire Responses Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2012 All children deserve the right to an education including those with special education needs. Through its Success for All policy, the Government expects all schools to…
Parents, families and whānau and their information needs Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2012 This report describes the main findings from research that provides valuable, in-depth insights about the information and communication needs of parents, families and whānau when they…
Assistance to Independent Housing Programme: Close Out Report Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2012 The close out report reviews how the Assistance to Housing Independence (AHI) programme delivered against the agreed objectives. It provides the background to the development of…
Assistance to Housing Independence- Summary Report Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2012 This report provides the findings of tenants participating in the Assistance to Housing Independence programme. The purpose of the analysis was to track the pathways of…
Vulnerable children - Can administrative data be used to identify children at risk of adverse outcomes? Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2012 Ministry of Social Development commissioned the University of Auckland to consider how predictive modelling could be used to target early intervention to reduce the risk of…
Families Panels: Genuine collaboration Last Publication Date: 21 Aug 2012 In this paper we consider the innovative practice and relationship that underpins the Families Commission’s Families Panels. Our intention is to explore how a different, more…