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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 |

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 |

Quarterly Generosity Indicators – Update: December quarter 2009 to September quarter 2011

Quarterly giving and volunteering data, published by the Department of Internal Affairs

Posted on 15 October 2012 |

Collaboration in Primary Health Care: Online Survey Responses

This report is a compilation of respondents’ feedback to a 2011 survey exploring ways non-profit NGOs help New Zealanders become healthier by using their relationships, connections and innovative models of…continue reading

Posted on 15 October 2012 |

She can’t make herself safe so give me that power: statutory powers and Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service Coordinators

Elder abuse and neglect prevention services support older people who have been abused or neglected to achieve a safer living environment. In some situations, lack of authoritative power prevents achievement…continue reading

Posted on 15 October 2012 |

NGO Relationships with Ministry of Health & DHBs: Summary Topline Results from 2007 NGO Working Group Survey

This report summarises the main top-line results from a survey conducted by the NGO Working Group in July 2007. It is a repeat of a similar survey carried out in…continue reading

Posted on 15 October 2012 |