Finding Time: Parents' long working hours and impact on family life Last Publication Date: 01 May 2009 This Families Commission study focuses on the experiences of a range of New Zealand families selected from industries that are most affected by long working hours. According…
Healthy Families, Young Minds and Developing Brains: Enabling all children to reach their potential Last Publication Date: 01 May 2009 This research report provides a critical overview of recent research into how minds and brains in young children develop, and some of its implications for families…
Options for the future of meningococcal B vaccine (MeNZB) in the childhood immunisation schedule Last Publication Date: 02 Apr 2009 While there is good evidence that MeNZBTM is effective, the epidemic strain is continuing to circulate. It is important to continue to protect the vulnerable birth…
National Strategic Plan of Action for Breastfeeding 2008-2012 Last Publication Date: 02 Apr 2009 The National Strategic Plan of Action for Breastfeeding 2008-2012 sets out a strategic framework to support the establishment of a breastfeeding culture in New Zealand. It…
Working with young people Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2009 Social Work Now, Issue 42, pages 5-11. Working with young people is tremendously rewarding. Few professional areas of social work provide the kind of practice potential that…
Systematic review of the literature on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Last Publication Date: 02 Mar 2009 This systematic review of the literature on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) evaluates the relative effectiveness of various prevention strategies aimed at reducing the burden of…
School violence, bullying and abuse : a human rights analysis Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2009 The Human Rights Commission has long standing concerns about bullying, violence and abuse within schools. In 2008 the Commission received a complaint from parents of students subjected…
Undertaking Child Impact Assessments in Aotearoa New Zealand Local Authorities: Evidence, practice, Ideas Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2009 This report was commissioned by the Office and reviews international evidence around how and when child impact assessments can be used by government or local government…
Survey of Special Education resourcing Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2009 In 2007/08 an independent survey was undertaken to inform the Government about the level of special education resources received by schools and the allocation of special…
Children Come First Radio Series Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 This radio series, commissioned by the Families Commission, focuses on issues directly impacting New Zealand Families. The five part series covers the topics of poverty, future generations, family…
