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Voices from the Margins: Aotearoa/New Zealand Young Carers Reflect on Their Experiences

Young carers are a largely invisible and unsupported population of Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) children and youth aged 25 years and under who physically, emotionally, socially, and/or spiritually support loved…continue reading

Workplace psychosocial stressors in the construction industry: Perspectives of construction industry stakeholders

Understanding psychosocial stressors in the construction industry is crucial for improving mental health outcomes. This research used qualitative methods, including 19 focus groups and 2 interviews with 115 industry workers,…continue reading

Critical Tiriti Analysis Community of Practice, 20/2/2023 – Māori Final Word

The webinar is a recording of the Community of Practice hui for Critical Tiriti Analysis and provides examples and discussions of the speakers' experience of using CTA with special focus…continue reading

MATES Construction Industry Well-being Survey Results, supported by ASB

The 2023 MATES Construction Industry Well-being Survey, supported by ASB, sheds light on the mental health and well-being of over 2,100 workers in New Zealand’s construction sector. The online and…continue reading

Wellbeing and Arts, Culture and Creativity in the Waikato

The Wellbeing and Arts, Culture and Creativity in the Waikato report explores the impact of arts, culture, and creativity on the overall well-being of Waikato residents. The report highlights that…continue reading

Whiria te Tāngata Social Impact Report 2024

The Whiria te Tāngata Social Impact Report 2024 highlights the impact of Creative Waikato’s pilot multi-community artist-in-residence program, aimed at improving social cohesion and community well-being through creative practice. The…continue reading

Child Cancer Foundation Social Impact Report 2024

The Child Cancer Foundation’s 2024 Social Impact Report, in partnership with Huber Social, highlights the significant impact of the Foundation on families navigating their child’s cancer journey. The Foundation offers…continue reading

Child Cancer Foundation 2022-23 Social Impact Report

The Child Cancer Foundation 2022-23 Social Impact Report highlights the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to support families of children diagnosed with cancer across New Zealand. The report outlines how the Foundation…continue reading

Child Cancer Foundation Social Impact Report 2022

The Child Cancer Foundation Social Impact Report 2022 provides insights into the Foundation’s efforts to support families affected by childhood cancer. The report emphasizes the holistic approach taken by the…continue reading

National-led government: impact on the most vulnerable

New Zealand’s most vulnerable people are at risk under the new National-led government. Advocacy groups warn that policy changes, like indexing benefits to inflation instead of wages, could push an…continue reading

Child to Parent Violence and Abuse: New Zealand’s Invisible Family Violence

Child to Parent Violence and Abuse (CPVA) encompasses a broad range of behaviours that children under the age of 18 display towards their parents/caregivers. The violence can continue into adulthood.…continue reading

Community Wealth Building: An Equitable Approach to Economic Development in Aotearoa New Zealand

Community Wealth Building puts people back at the center of local economies by ensuring wealth generated in a local economy is held and invested back into that area, and puts…continue reading

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