OCVS survey reveals diverse, mature and active social enterprise sector in NZ Mapping social enterprises in New Zealand – Results of a 2012 survey They begin with defining the term: “While…
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Why Don't the Best Nonprofits Grow?
by Paul Carttar From the Harvard Business Review Blog Network. This piece explores the results of a 2012 study by The Bridgespan Group in the Stanford Social Innovation Review. This review found,…
Tackling the Physical Inactivity Epidemic
The Young Foundation has released a post about the physical inactivity epidemic, talking about some case study research they are currently completing in this field. “Levels of physical activity are…
Social Innovation eXchange – worldwide social innovation network
The Young Foundation venture Social Innovation eXchange (SIX) is growing up and has spun out as an independent organisation. “SIX is now the world’s primary network for social innovation and a…
‘Transforming lives – one whanau at a time’ – Te Arawa Whanau Ora officially launches in Rotorua
“Te Arawa Whanau Ora Collective – located at the Korowai Aroha Health Centre on Hinemoa Street – has been working for more than a year to build a system that…
New Research examines the significance of Whānau Ora policy
In new research published this week, the significance of New Zealand’s Whānau Ora policy is examined. The analysis appears in the latest issue of MAI Journal: A New Zealand Journal…
Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority Wellbeing Survey
The Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) Wellbeing Survey 2012 CERA and its partner agencies undertook the Wellbeing Survey to measure earthquake recovery progress across greater Christchurch. It provides timely feedback to social and…
Strategies to minimise the incidence of suicide and suicidal behaviour in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Resource sheet no. 18 produced for the Closing the Gap Clearinghouse February 2013 The 2010 Senate Inquiry report The Hidden Toll: Suicide in Australia called for the development of a…
Why Pacific Research?
There are three key reasons why research with Pacific peoples should incorporate Pacific methods. First, Pacific research is an alternative way of thinking about how research could be conducted within…
People Behind the Research – Roz Dibley and Digital Storytelling
What is Digital Storytelling? How can researchers working with communities use it? We spoke to Roz Dibley about how she came to use it, what it is, and the benefits…
New to Our Research Kete
A round up of the community research that you can find on www.communityresearch.org.nz or www.whanauoraresearch.co.nz Including: ‘New Model for Supporting Disabled People: synthesis of Year 1 evaluation findings.’ Evalue Research. This report summarises and…
Dates to Keep in Mind
Social Development Dialogues Discussions about the current funding environment, and the considerable impact it is having on community organisations. Dunedin – Tuesday 7 May Alexandra – Wednesday 8 May Invercargill…