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Comparison of socio economic characteristics of ethnic minority vis-à-vis main stream population: New Survey Evidence from Vietnam
This brief paper provides some key-socioeconomic data fro ethnic minority people and compare with that of the main-stream population.
Posted on 8 June 2013 |
“Chimes of Time” Wounded Health Professionals Essays on Recovery Flyer
Here is the publisher’s flyer for the complete book (“Chimes of Time: Wounded Professionals Essays on Recovery”, edited by Bruce Kirkcaldy).
Posted on 16 May 2013 |
Steps towards better colaboration between stakeholders to promote mental health and to alleviate disablement due to mental illness.
Mental Health Care in many countries is multiply-fragmented. Amongst the players are a variety of professional groups, many different community organizations for service-users and caregivers, as well as commercial enterprises…continue reading
Posted on 16 May 2013 |
New delivery model for non-profit organisations: Shared computing services
This paper presents results of a survey of Wellington non-profit organisations (NPOs) with the aim of understanding the interest and readiness of NPOs in adopting shared computing services. The survey…continue reading
Posted on 15 May 2013 |
Whatever happened to Tuatapere?
The focus of this study is on Tuatapere, a rural south island community and how it managed the dramatic social changes over the past fifty years. Government policies,changes in international…continue reading
Posted on 9 May 2013 |
NGO Stories & Statistics: A profile of the mental health & addiction NGO sector in New Zealand
The publication describes the part that community none-government organisations (NGOs) take in New Zealand Mental Health and Addictions (MH&A) service system. It describes some of the activities of these essential…continue reading
Posted on 7 May 2013 |
Report on changes impacting referrals to Man Alive Stopping Violence Programmes between Jan 2009 and Jun 2012
This study has been undertaken as a result of concerns raised by Man Alive with the Waitakere Taskforce on Family Violence that the numbers of referrals received to stopping violence…continue reading
Posted on 5 May 2013 |
Occupational Safety and Health of Migrant Sex Workers in New Zealand
The research examined issues relating to migrant sex workers in New Zealand and their occupational safety and health. There were three parts to the research: key informant interviews, self administered…continue reading
Posted on 2 May 2013 |
Community Sector Model and Framework for Sustainable Funding and Accountability within Communities
In 2007, the Community Sector Taskforce applied its base position set out in ‘A New Way of Working’ to the issue of Sector funding and accountability. This paper, with the…continue reading
Posted on 1 May 2013 |
Community Waitakere, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION RESEARCH.A community development assessment of strengths, aspirations, needs and opportunities of the community sector of Waitakere
this is Stage 3 of Community Waitakere’s, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION RESEARCH.A community development assessment of strengths, aspirations, needs and opportunities of the community sector of WaitakereThis final stage of the…continue reading
Posted on 1 May 2013 |
Community Waitakere, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION RESEARCH. Retrospective impact analysis: 7 Case Studies
This is stage 2 of a 4 stage COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION RESEARCH PROJECT. We know it’s important to reflect on our past so we are able to chart a course…continue reading
Posted on 1 May 2013 |
Building Community Resilience: Learning from the Canterbury Earthquakes
This report studied six communities affected by the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. Our project found that connected communities with good community infrastructure (e.g. local networks, marae, organisations, and leaders)…continue reading
Posted on 17 April 2013 |