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Doing it for ourselves and our children: Refugee women on their own in New Zealand
Little is known about the experiences of women who enter New Zealand through the Women at Risk category identified by UNHCR. The purpose of this project was to examine the…continue reading
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
Causes of and solutions to inter-generational crime: the final report of the study of the children of prisoners
This is the final report of a two year research project entitled ‘A study of the children of prisoners’.
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
Working with the families and children of prisoners in Aotearoa / New Zealand; A guide to effective practice to ensure good outcomes for the children
An in-depth research programme undertaken by Pillars has found that the effects of imprisonment on the children are profound and long lasting. The purpose of this practice manual is to…continue reading
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
Invisible Children – A study of the children of prisoners
Invisible Children is the first year report of a three year research project entitled ‘A Study of the Children of Prisoners’.
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
Improving our Understanding of Older Persons Needs in Learning New Technology
To evaluate how the SeniorNet service is meeting the needs of older adults in learning new technology and to improve an understanding of older adults learning needs.
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
Vulnerability Report Issue 12 March 2012
NZCCSS’s 12th Vulnerability Report uses both government data and community information to illustrate how the materially poorest in our community have been faring in the year to December 2011.
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
See Here: A Policy Change Advocacy Project – Challenges and Lessons
Implementing a policy change advocacy project has provided the JR McKenzie Trust with an understanding about the opportunities and challenges of such a project. The purpose of this report is…continue reading
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
Governance in A Collective Context: A Study of Two Approaches
This report examines two models of governance used in non-profit organisations, namely a model based on collectivism which is founded on consensus decision-making involving people at all levels of the…continue reading
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
NGOIT Towards Integration Building an integrated primary mental health and addiction service
Report recommending the focus of mental health shifts towards primary and integrated care and preventative interventions.
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
Giving New Zealand: Philanthropic Funding 2011
This report measures philanthropy in New Zealand during 2011; that is, how much money New Zealanders and their organisations (trusts & foundations, individuals and businesses) gave to charitable and other…continue reading
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
Developing a Kaupapa Maori Framework for Whanau Ora
Te Korowai has been development from seven interconnecting themes raised by hui with kaumatua and represents the concepts and practicalities of whanau ora. Te Korowai looks at the individual while…continue reading
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
Volunteering Canterbury’s Survey of Member Organisations 2011
Results of a survey of member organisations to ascertain their circumstances eight months after the February 2011 earthquake.
Posted on 15 October 2012 |