This study explores the experiences of refugee Muslim women as they accessed and navigated the healthcare system in AotearoaNew Zealand (NZ). A case-oriented approach was used, where semi-structured interviews were…continue reading
Health
Her Stories – Women, Research and Recovery
By: Megan Woods MP
Published: 2014-11-21
A paper written and presented by Megan Woods MP for the inaugural Christchurch Womens Researchers Breakfast, Otauatahi-Christchurch, Thursday 21st November 2014
Emergency & Disaster Research & Evaluation Women/Wāhine
People and Society
Movers and Shakers: Women’s Stories from the Christchurch Earthquakes
By: Gordon, L; Sutherland, J; DuPlessis, R and Gibson, H.
Published: 2014-05-04
This is the final report of a research study undertaken by the National Council of Women (Christchurch Branch) between 2011 and 2014 with women living in Christchurch through the earthquakes.…continue reading
Community Development Emergency & Disaster Women/Wāhine
Ethnicity and Diversity
There is always someone worse off…The unheard voices of women fromthe Christchurch earthquakes and beyond
By: Women's Voices Project, National Council of Women
Published: 2014-02-01
The Christchurch earthquakes can be viewed from many disciplines: geology, geography, history, disaster management, psychology, sociology etc. For the past two years, the National Council of Women in Christchurch has…continue reading
Emergency & Disaster Families, Whānau and Parenting Women/Wāhine
Health
The Anger Change Programme Research Report
By: Dr Tina Darkins, PhD
Published: 2013-09-10
The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of the Anger Change Programme for Mothers. The Anger Change programme is a New Zealand-based child abuse prevention programme, developed…continue reading
Families, Whānau and Parenting Family Violence & Abuse Women/Wāhine
Health
Te Puawaitanga O Te Ngakau: A Case Study of Westside Counselling Services in West Auckland
By: Fay Pouesi
Published: 2013-06-03
Te Puawaitanga O Te Ngakau: A Case Study of Westside Counselling Services in West Auckland A ‘Community of Care’ approach to working with Māori Women and their whānau who have…continue reading
Family Violence & Abuse Māori Social Services Whānau Ora Women/Wāhine
Health
The effectiveness of services delivered by DOVE Hawkes Bay Inc (May 2013): Full report
By: Penny Ehrhardt, Gaylene Little, Maryanne Marsters, Geoffrey Nauer, Mandy Pentecost, Ariana Stockdale-Frost and Judy Wivell
Published: 2013-05-24
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
Health & Wellbeing Research & Evaluation Women/Wāhine
Ethnicity and Diversity
Unholy Matrimony: Forced Marriage in New Zealand
By: Priyanca Radhakrishnan
Published: 2012-11-26
This study explores the issue of forced and underage marriage in Aotearoa New Zealand. It documents the stories of survivors of actual and threatened forced marriage. It also records the…continue reading
Family Violence & Abuse Migrants and Former Refugees Women/Wāhine
Health
Developing Community Support Services to Empower the Waikato Endometriosis Community
By: Dr Pauline Dickinson, Dr Penelope Carroll (SHORE) and Annette Evans (Insight Endometriosis
Published: 2011-07-31
The experience of living with endometriosis is, for many women, very challenging. A fortunate few find sympathetic doctors, relatively quick diagnosis and treatment, and uncomplicated recovery. They are able to…continue reading
Health & Wellbeing Social Services Women/Wāhine
Health
Stigma and Women Living with HIV: A Co-operative Inquiry
By: Jane Bruning
Published: 2009-02-02
This thesis explores the impact of stigma on women in New Zealand living with HIV through the use of co-operative inquiry, an innovative, participatory, action-based and somewhat revolutionary, research method.…continue reading
Health & Wellbeing Women/Wāhine
Ethnicity and Diversity
Motherhood, Migration and Methodology: Giving Voice to the “Other”
By: Ruth DeSouza
Published: 2004-09-01
This paper discusses the need for multi-cultural methodologies that develop knowledge about the maternity experience of migrant women and that are attuned to women’s maternity-related requirements under multi-cultural conditions. Little…continue reading
Health & Wellbeing Migrants and Former Refugees Women/Wāhine
Health
The Implementation of the Domestic Violence Act 1995: A Report from the National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges
By: Sheryl Hann
Published: 2004-01-01
This report examines the Domestic Violence Act including protection orders. The report highlights advocates’ concerns that the Act is not working effectively 10 years after it was passed.
Family Violence & Abuse Social Services Women/Wāhine
Health
Maori Women and Work: The Effects of Family Violence on Maori Women’s Employment Opportunities
By: Tania Pouwhare
Published: 1999-01-01
This report is on the effects of family violence on employment opportunities for Maori women. Maori women’s employment is affected through their partner coming to their workplace and creating scenes,…continue reading