Increasing Violence Intervention Programme (VIP) Programmes’ Responsiveness to Māori: A whānau-centred approach for the VIP programme Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2014 The VIP programme supports DHBs to develop policies, health professional training and clinical leadership to improve the identification assessment and referral of people experiencing family violence. This…
Doing research that matters: A success story from statistics education Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 This is the first report from a new initiative called TLRI Project Plus. It aims to add value to the Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI),…
A Survey of Community and Charity Organisations in the Manukau Ward and Manurewa Local Board Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2013 The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of the ‘Applying for grants from Gambling (‘pokies’) Societies 2013’ Survey (the survey). This constitutes…
UNCROC Monitoring Group: Monitoring the Implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2012 This is the first report of the UNCROC Monitoring Group for the Deputy Chief Executives Social Sector Forum. It focuses on matters relevant to the ‘implementation’…
Engagement between business and community organisations Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2011 A summary of research into businesses’ current practices, needs, motivations and experience sounding supporting community organisations. The report also includes advice on practical steps community organisations…
Principles of what works for early-intervention services Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2011 The Families Commission developed these principles as a guide for assessing whether programmes have the potential to be effective forms of early intervention based on a…
Caring for Kids: Parents' views on out-of-school services and care Last Publication Date: 01 May 2011 This Families Commission report responds to the Minister of Social Development’s request (letter of expectation, March 2010) that the Families Commission undertake research on what parents…
New Zealand’s Refugee Sector: Perspectives and Developments, 1987–2010 Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2011 This study is part of a wider Department of Labour research programme entitled Quota Refugees Ten Years On: Perspectives on Integration, Community and Identity. This multi-year…
At the Heart: Families at the centre, communities leading Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2010 Video based resources to help you think about your work with families and communities. In July 2011 over 250 people gathered in Nelson to share their experiences…
Connections: Supporting family relationships through schools and workplaces Last Publication Date: 23 Nov 2010 Presbyterian Support Upper South Island (PSUSI) is a social service agency whose strategic mission incorporates helping families to flourish and function well. Practice-based research led PSUSI…
