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Millennial Survey Findings
Some interesting findings having come from Deloitte’s third annual Millennial Survey. “The questionnaire focused on the role business plays in society; its objectives, impact and outcomes; the responsibility of business…continue reading
Effectiveness of Relationship Education Programmes in Schools for Years 7-13
A rapid literature review prepared for the Families Commission by the Social Policy Evaluation and Research Unit. This paper looks at the New Zealand education context, what works in school-based…continue reading
The Power of Story – Workshop for Not for Profit Organisations
When: Feb 12 2014 9am – 1pm Where: Unitec Mount Albert Campus, Gate 4, Carrington Road, Mount Albert, Bdg. 76 (a map will be sent on registration) Cost: $75 plus…continue reading
Approaches to Measuring Community Change
Measuring the change that we effect has been a challenge for the community sector. Liz Weaver, who is presenting Community Research’s first webinar, Collective Impact: Getting to Shared Measurement, on…continue reading
Intimate Partner Violence: Economic Costs and Implications for Growth and Development
Intimate partner violence: economic costs and implications for growth and development. Women’s Voice, Agency, & Participation Research Series, 2013, no.3 This paper was commissioned by the World Bank Group to help…continue reading
‘Marking Time’ Experiences of Successful Asylum Seekers in Aotearoa New Zealand
This research is based on interviews with 18 people who have successfully claimed asylum and staff from agencies working with asylum seekers. They found systemic information and service delivery gaps…continue reading
What Does it Mean to be Well in Schools? A Thesis on Wellbeing in New Zealand Secondary Schools
What does it mean to be well in schools? An exploration of multiple perspectives on student wellbeing in a New Zealand secondary school context. A thesis by Anne Kathryn Soutter,…continue reading
Rugby World Cup Generates Legacy for Volunteering
A longitudinal study of the volunteers who volunteered at the Rugby World Cup (2011) sought to explore the relationships between motivations, expectations, and experiences of RWC 2011 volunteers and the…continue reading
Hapū Ora: Wellbeing in the Early Stages of Life
This paper was funded by the partnership programme of the Health Research Council of New Zealand and the Ministry of Health and carried out by Whāriki Research Group SHORE and…continue reading
Collective Impact – Getting to Shared Measurement Community Research Webinar
You’re invited to Community Research’s first webinar! Tuesday 18th February 2014, 11.00am This webinar will assist managers and practitioners to improve their skills, resources and understanding for shared measurement. We’ll present…continue reading
Alan Kaplan and Sue Davidoff Workshops February, March 2014
Alan Kaplan and Sue Davidoff of the Proteus Initiative have three workshops on offer early in the New Year. The Wholeness of Life: Towards a New Practice of Change 6-9…continue reading
Collective Impact 2014 – Conference
Collective Impact 2014: Convene, Immerse, Learn 25 Feb 2014, 9:30 a.m. – 26 Feb 2014, 5 p.m The Centre for Social Impact and Social Leadership Australia present an opportunity for…continue reading