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Latest Findings on the Nonprofit Sector in 16 Countries (including New Zealand)
The report “The State of Global Civil Society and Volunteering: Latest Findings from the implementation of the U.N. Nonprofit Handbook.” available here, has recently been released. The data in report the result of…continue reading
Ara Taiohi Launches Resources Page
Ara Taiohi have compiled new Resource pages on their websitewww.arataiohi.org.nz/Resources, bringing together key documents and research. Ara Taiohi is an organisation that supports those working with young people. Resources cover…continue reading
Innovative way for tackling youth mental health issues
Auckland entrepreneur Jason Armishaw has spearheaded the establishment of Lifehack, a new government-funded initiative aimed at combating youth mental health problems. Up to 75 youth will come together for a…continue reading
Research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (UK)
A few pieces of research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation: Learning around income needs of older pensioners; Recession impacts on low socioeconomic communities; Suggestions for the low educational achievement of…continue reading
$100 million boost for Indigenous youth – Australia
“The Australian Government is investing $100 million over ten years as part of the Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory package in a major initiative that is helping thousands of…continue reading
Manager, Research & Evaluation – Opportunity with the Ministry of Justice
Manager, Research & Evaluation, Performance and Information – (6 months Fixed term or Secondment) Ministry of Justice, National Office, Sector Group Applications close Monday, 1 April 2013. Vacancy 23975 The Ministry of…continue reading
Request for tenders for research services, Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
The purpose of this Request for Tenders is to select a vendor to conduct a one-off survey of employees (Employees’ Survey) on workplace health and safety in our five key…continue reading
Australian Evaluation Society 2013 Conference
2013 Conference Support Grants for Emerging Indigenous Evaluators The AES is pleased to invite applications from emerging Indigenous evaluators from across the Australasian and Pacific region for support to participate…continue reading
Specialist to Review Maori Health Innovation Fund 2009-2013
For the Ministry of Health Te Ao Auahatanga Hauora Māori: the Māori Health Innovation Fund 2009 – 2013 (Māori Health Innovation Fund) goal is to advance whānau ora by affirming…continue reading
The role of emerging communication technologies in experiences of sexual violence
The role of emerging communication technologies in experiences of sexual violence: A new legal frontier? Nicole Bluett-Boyd, Bianca Fileborn, Antonia Quadara and Sharnee Moore This research study, from the Australian…continue reading
Social Services NZQA Qualifications Review
Social Services NZQA Qualifications Review The Government has decided that the New Zealand Qualifications Framework needs simplifying, the numbers of qualifications seriously reduced and the career and study pathways clarified.…continue reading
Community Good Organisations Transitions Workshops
CGO Transitions Ltd promotes research, education and development amongst non profit / common good organisations (CGO s). Their primary intention is to build effective common good organisations that can grow well…continue reading