The DOVE Research Project came about after discussions between family violence intervention service, DOVE Hawkes Bay (DOVE) and the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) about the high levels of family…continue reading
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Transport patterns and Whānau Ora
A 2012 study by researchers at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences explored the relationship between current transport patterns and the wellbeing of urban Māori. Kimiora…continue reading
2013 Disability Survey
After every census since 1996, Statistics New Zealand has collated a Disability Survey. Its purpose is to inform government and organisations interested in the outcomes for disabled people. The survey…continue reading
Amplify Action Enquiry – Research Recently Added to our Kete (Basket)
Amplify Action Enquiry is a 13-month study of the needs and best practice approaches for 9-13 year olds in West Auckland. This collaborative action enquiry was conceived as a community action…continue reading
Making Art With Communities: A Work Guide
A positive piece of work from a collaboration between VicHealth, Arts Victoria and Castanet: “Collaborations between artists and communities can result in extraordinary creative works and extraordinary social, educational and community strengthening outcomes.”…continue reading
Child Abuse: What Roles Does Poverty Play?
The Child Poverty Action Group has released a report exploring the role poverty plays in child abuse and neglect. This paper explores: The impact of child maltreatment Factors that are…continue reading
Research on the Benefits of Libraries
Libraries are a central part of our communities and research has been completed both locally and internationally on their benefits. Please find below a few pieces: Cross-European survey to measure users’…continue reading
Engaging Evaluation Stakeholders
Next week I’m meeting with a group of stakeholders to begin the planning for the evaluation of an initiative. These will mostly be new working relationships for me, as I…continue reading
Degrees of Value – the Social Return of Universities
Have you ever wondered about the Social Return on Investment of universities? A paper from the New Economics Foundation shows the social returns that universities provide: “The public value generated…continue reading
Community Schools Model Shown to Offer Significant Social Return on Investment in Landmark Case Study
The Children’s Aid Society (New York) has released a Social Return on Investment Case Study and Companion Guide for measuring the social return of community schools. An article summarises the…continue reading
Parent-Skills Training in Intensive Home-Based Family Support Programs
This summary looks at the role of the practitioner when working with vulnerable families. “An important component of the worker’s role in these intensive family support programs is to assist parents…continue reading
34 Resources For Nonprofit Organizations
34 useful resources for nonprofit organisations from Philanthropy 411 blog. They are grouped under key headings: General Strategic Planning & Collaboration Core Support and Organizational Capacity Building Evaluation Communication Nonprofit…continue reading