Disability and Work Participation in New Zealand: Outcomes Relating to Paid Employment and Benefit Receipt Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2005 This report adds to current understanding of the extent to which disability-related barriers limit participation in society and provides an improved evidential basis for policy analysis…
Review of parenting programmes Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2005 Research shows that parent support and development programmes, especially as part of overall strategies to address family concerns, can make a positive difference. This review looks…
OSCAR Programmes: Evaluation of the Ministry of Social Development’s Package of Assistance Last Publication Date: 01 May 2005 This report presents the findings and conclusions from an evaluation of the Ministry of Social Development’s package of assistance to Out-of-School Care and Recreation (OSCAR) programmes.…
Student decision making by prospective tertiary students, a review of existing New Zealand and overseas literature Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2005 This report reviews and synthesises research literature on decision-making by prospective students on whether, where and what to study at a tertiary level. The report is…
Intergenerational and Interfamilial Transfers of Wealth and Housing Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2005 This report has been commissioned by the Centre for Housing Research, Aotearoa New Zealand (CHRANZ). The report brings together current information and research on intergenerational and…
Outcome / impact evaluation of Family Start Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2005 The Outcome/Impact Evaluation report contrasts national prevalence statistics available for factors such as smoking and breastfeeding with the outcomes reported for Family Start clients. These should…
Income of Student Loan Scheme Borrowers Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2005 This report provides new information on the impacts of the Student Loan Scheme by looking at the income of those who used the Scheme between 1997…
Influences in Childhood on the Development of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes in Adulthood Last Publication Date: 02 Feb 2005 This paper provides a comprehensive review of the medical literature around the childhood determinants of adult diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The study was undertaken by Dr Nicola…
Evaluation of the Youth Horizons Trust SCD Bridging Programme Report Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2005 This report presents the findings of an evaluation of the process, outcomes and economic components of the Bridging Programme delivered by the Youth Horizons Trust. The…
34 VOICES: New Zealand Business and Worker Interviews on Sick Leave and Parental Leave Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 The purpose of 34 Voices: New Zealand Business and Worker Interviews on Sick Leave and Parental Leave is to gain insights into work-leave from those who…