Cancer Among New Zealand Adolescents and Young People 1988–2002 Last Publication Date: 02 May 2006 Cancer is a leading cause of morbidity, disability and death for New Zealanders, and is a priority issue for the New Zealand health system. In 2003…
New communication technologies and family life Last Publication Date: 01 May 2006 This study aimed to draw together the international and national scholarly literature and New Zealand expert knowledge on Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and families. It…
Unequal Impact: Māori and Non-Māori Cancer Statistics 1996–2001 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2006 Unequal Impact: Māori and Non-Māori Cancer Statistics 1996–2001is the first cancer chartbook of Māori and Non-Māori cancer statistics. This chartbook of Māori and non-Māori cancer statistics…
The Future of Media Regulation in New Zealand: Is There One? Last Publication Date: 01 May 2006 As recently as 1961, the government controlled all but two of New Zealand’s 34 radio stations. Our first television station had just started up. We had…
Freedoms and Fetters: Broadcasting Standards in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 May 2006 The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) frequently surveys New Zealanders on their attitudes towards various broadcasting standards. The BSA’s function in this regard is prescribed by the…
The Best of Care? An Independent Review of Issues at the Interface of Disability Support and Care and Protection Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2006 "The Best of Care?" review explores the policy, legislation and operational practice related to children and young people with disabilities and their families who are involved…
We can work it out: Ashley Seaford examines employee performance appraisals Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2006 Social Work Now, Issue 33, pages 16-20. In some work areas machinery and technology contribute to productivity and the attainment of organisational objectives, but in human service…
Where do they go? Roy Bergquist reviews centrally funded treatment options for antisocial behaviours in New Zealand youth Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2006 Social Work Now, Issue 33, pages 12-15. The treatment of antisocial behaviour in adolescents is a matter for debate in this country. Many of the methods used…
Cyberspace and young people: Barbara Staniforth, Elizabeth Butterfield and John Fenaughty detail recent developments in technology and their potential impact on children, young people and their families Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2006 Social Work Now, Issue 33, pages 4-11. Technology is changing society at an increasing pace and social work has made good use of advances in technology in…
Inquiry Report: Progress with priorities for health information management and information technology Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2006 In the modern high-technology environment, the ability to manage and exchange information quickly and securely is important. It is arguably even more important in the health…