Combining Work and Eldercare: a study of employees in two City Councils who provide informal care for older people Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2004 The main aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between paid work and eldercare responsibilities. It is intended to produce benefits to the participants,…
Stepfamilies and Resilience Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2004 This report describes a study of stepfamilies in which the perspectives on relationships and wellbeing in stepfamilies were obtained from children, parents, stepparents, non-resident parents and…
Social Report Indicators for Low Incomes and Inequality: Update from the 2004 Household Economic Survey Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 This incomes analysis is based on data from Statistics New Zealand’s Household Economic Survey (HES). It provides an update of the low-incomes and inequality indicators to…
Raising Children in New Zealand: Patterns of Family Formation and Change in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 Over the past 50 years, there have been major changes across the developed world in the fundamental processes that shape families – the formation, dissolution and…
Returns to post-school qualifications: New evidence based on the HLFS Income Supplement (1997-2002) Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 This study is concerned with the causal effects of post-school education on individuals’ income and earnings. The study builds on and extends previous New Zealand research…
When Debt Becomes a Problem: A Literature Study Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 This literature study gathers and synthesises information on household debt problems from national and international literature. Its aim was to: review the literature so as to provide…
Children’s voices - optimising the opportunities for inclusion Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 Social Work Now, Issue 26, pages 05-09. Jill Goldson examines methods used to ensure children’s participation during parental separation and divorce
Children and Young People: Indicators of Wellbeing in New Zealand 2004 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 This was published in December 2004. This report presents 35 indicators of the social wellbeing of children and young people in New Zealand. The indicators capture…
A kinship care literature review Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2003 Social Work Now, Issue 25, pages 24-30a Marie Connolly reviews the international research on kinship care and considers its implications for New Zealand
Good outcomes for all - a win-win possibility for children in care and the Department Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2003 Social Work Now, Issue 25, pages 37-43 Deborah Yates reviews the work of care specialists and suggests future directions
