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…
Children and Young People: Indicators of Wellbeing in New Zealand 2008 Published: 01 Jan 2008 This is the second Children and Young People: Indicators of Wellbeing in New Zealand report which we have produced. Government policy, as well as individuals, families,…
Secondary Literacy Reports Published: 01 Apr 2013 National and international evidence suggests that in many education systems, including New Zealand, large numbers of students graduate from or leave school without the levels of…
Pacific Youth Health: A paper for the Pacific Health and Disability Action Plan Review Published: 02 Feb 2008 This paper, part of the Pacific Health and Disability Plan Review series, brings together available information and evidence about Pacific youth health in New Zealand.It describes…
The Work of Doctors in Accident and Medical Clinics Published: 02 Oct 2006 The National Primary Medical Care Survey (NatMedCa) was undertaken to describe primary health care in New Zealand, including the characteristics of providers and their practices, the…
Young people and alcohol Published: 01 Jan 2004 This report (the fourth in a series) presents some statistics on the possible effects of the Sale of Liquor Amendment Act 1999, and focuses on the…
How does achievement at school affect achievement in tertiary education? Published: 01 May 2008 This report explores the relationship between academic achievement at secondary school and first-year achievement in tertiary education. The analysis uses a measure known as 'expected percentile'…
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…
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…