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Kete Kupu, newsletter of NZCCSS out
The first Kete Kupu of the year, the newsletter of the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services is available. Some of the highlights of this March…
Upcoming Community and Voluntary Sector Research Forums – ANGOA
Community and Voluntary Sector Research Forums Wellington, Tuesday 26 March 2013, 3 – 5pm North Shore, Auckland, Thursday 28 March, 9.30am to midday You are invited: Please come and talk…
Racial Discrimination: UN Committee recommendations on New Zealand
Concluding Observations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination released Peace Movement Aotearoa 2 March 2013 The Concluding Observations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination…
New suicide prevention education website from Lifeline Aotearoa
Lifeline Aotearoa has developed a new website that provides information about their ASIST and safeTALK suicide prevention training courses. To learn more about Lifeline’s courses for individuals, schools and…
Review of physical activity interventions in child/adolescent mental health
“promoting PA [physical activity] appears to improve determinants of mental health, such as depression, global self-worth and self-efficacy.” A review of physical activity interventions on determinants of mental health in children and adolescents…
People Behind the Research – Rawiri Blundell
“The recognition of the rights of Māori as the indigenous people must take preference in any community research, especially with the number of global influences that can undermine Kaupapa Māori…
Improving the Performance of New Zealand Social Enterprises Symposium
The Improving the Performance of New Zealand Social Enterprises Symposium will be held on Thursday 4th April 9am – 1.30pm. At Level 2 Commerce Building, University of Otago, Dunedin Speakers include:…
March Events with Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga
The below events are coming up with Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Professor Arturo Arias is a well-known expert on Central American literature, with a special emphasis on indigenous literature. He…
Linking Schools and Early Years Research Snapshot: Engaging Families
Linking Schools and Early Years Research Snapshot: Engaging Families “Children learn in the context of their families—the primary influence on children’s learning and development (DEECD, 2009).” The Murdoch Children’s Research…
Grants & Awards available in 2013 from Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga
From support for disseminating research at conferences and publishing, to internships and scholarships – Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga has the below opportunities available: Doctoral Bridging Grants 10 April 2013…
Rowing Against the Tide: Making the Case for Community Resilience
Rowing Against the Tide: Making the case for community resilience Caistor-Arendar, L., & Mguni, N. (2012, December). London: Young Foundation. Community resilience is a term that is increasingly used in…
Opportunities in Research & Evaluation with MoE
There are currently two vacancies being advertised Wellington-based, permanent, full time positions. Senior Research Analyst The Ministry of Education is committed to a fully inclusive education system. We aim to…