Work, Family and Parenting Published: 01 Jul 2006 This research report provides a descriptive picture of the reciprocal relationship between paid work and family life and raising children. Specifically, it provides insight into the…
A research study of Young Carers: The development of a recording tool for agencies to identify young carers Published: 02 Nov 2007 This report by Michael Gaffney of the Children’s Issues Centre, University of Otago, Dunedin, in association with Carers New Zealand was commissioned and funded by the…
Suicide Facts: Deaths and intentional self-harm hospitalisations 2008 Published: 02 Dec 2010 This annual statistical publication presents and summarises suicide information received from the New Zealand Mortality Collection, and admissions to hospital for intentional self-harm sourced from the…
Reporting Suicide: A resource for the media Published: 22 Dec 2011 The resource is designed for quick access by busy journalists. It describes issues relating to suicide reporting, suggests areas that journalists should think carefully about, and…
Evaluation of Two Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Education Programmes Published: 01 Sep 2011 Since 2001, the Ministries of Education and Health have co-purchased autism spectrum disorder (ASD) parent education programmes for parents and whānau of young children (from 0…
New Zealand Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2008–2012 Published: 02 Mar 2008 The New Zealand Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2008–2012 provides detail about how the goals of the New Zealand Suicide Prevention Strategy 2006–2016 will be achieved over…
National Mental Health Information Strategy Published: 02 Jul 2005 In September 2004 the Ministry of Health prepared a discussion document to review the availability, quality, role and use of information at all levels within the…
Informal Caregivers Literature Review Published: 23 Jul 2007 This literature review explains the growing interest in informal caregivers by researchers and policy makers. It outlines the policy regime in New Zealand and other countries and…
Heart and Head: Explanation of the meaning of fatherhood Published: 02 Dec 2009 Fatherhood is increasingly being recognised in a growing body of national and international research that primarily describes the roles and functions of fathers. This study focused…
Growing research in practice (GRIP): An innovative partnership model Published: 01 Jan 2008 Growing Research in Practice (GRIP) was an innovative partnership programme which aimed to help develop a culture of enquiry among practitioners in social service agencies in Auckland…
