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  • Research
    Jan
    01

    Elder abuse and neglect
    Tue 1 Jan, 2008
    New Zealanders are increasingly concerned by violence in society and families. This report examines what makes older people vulnerable to abuse and neglect, and what reduces their risk.
  • Publications & Resources
    Jan
    01

    Something involving the whole family
    Tue 1 Jan, 2008
    • Get your older children to organise a games night
    • Have a cooking contest
    • Pick a theme for the day and make costumes and decorations
  • Research
    Jan
    01

    Growing research in practice (GRIP)
    Tue 1 Jan, 2008
    Growing Research in Practice (GRIP) was an innovative partnership programme which aimed to help develop a culture of enquiry among practitioners in social service agencies in Auckland by developing strategies and resources to strengthen...
  • Research
    Jan
    01

    Whānau socialisation through everyday talk
    Tue 1 Jan, 2008
    This pilot study that explores what māori whānau talk about in their everyday lives and how such talk contributes to whānau socialisation.
  • Research
    Feb
    01

    Survey on the importance of parents’ role
    Fri 1 Feb, 2008
    This report presents the results of a study (conducted as part of Research New Zealand’s November omnibus survey) in order to measure the general public’s opinion about the importance o
  • News & Events
    Feb
    07

    Start doing more to support parents
    Thu 7 Feb, 2008
    The Families Commission is calling on all New Zealanders to do more to show they support and value parents.
  • News & Events
    Feb
    14

    New chapter in the It’s Not OK campaign
    Thu 14 Feb, 2008
    ...
  • News & Events
    Feb
    26

    Protecting older people from abuse and neglect
    Tue 26 Feb, 2008
    A Families Commission study suggests that older people are less likely to be abused or neglected if they understand their rights, have a strong sense of their self worth and positive relationships
  • News & Events
    Mar
    01

    Family Voice March 2008
    Sat 1 Mar, 2008
    In this issue
    • parenting
    • solidarity against violence
    • white ribbon
    • stories of change
    • praise for parents
  • Research
    Apr
    01

    Strengthening Rural Families
    Tue 1 Apr, 2008
    Researchers spoke to many families living in the small Westland communities of Hari Hari and Whataroa to create 12 'stories' that were representative of families living there.
  • Research
    Apr
    01

    Putting the kids first
    Tue 1 Apr, 2008
    New Zealand couples who are separating may avoid contested care of children if they can negotiate and maintain parenting arrangements themselves. This report shows how some couples have set aside their personal and relationship issues and put...
  • News & Events
    Apr
    04

    Families Commission Praises Warriors Players
    Fri 4 Apr, 2008
    The Families Commission is welcoming the initiative of Vodofone Warriors rugby league players who have introduced an anti-bullying campaign in South Auckland schools.
  • Research
    May
    01

    Engaging Māori whānau
    Thu 1 May, 2008
    This report describes the development, implementation and evaluation of a parenting programme that was developed as part of a wider tobacco reduction intervention, He Arorangi Whakamua.
  • News & Events
    May
    13

    Rural families rely on family, friends and neighbours
    Tue 13 May, 2008
    The people living in the small Westland communities of Hari Hari and Whataroa rely heavily on their ties with family, friends and neighbours to get them through the hard times.
  • News & Events
    May
    14

    Putting the kids first
    Wed 14 May, 2008
    Separated parents who took part in a new Families Commission research project advise putting the kids needs’ first when sorting out arrangements for care post-separation.
  • News & Events
    May
    15

    A time for family - Families Day 15 May
    Thu 15 May, 2008
    Most people would agree the family is the foundation of our society but we do not stop and celebrate it as often as we should.
  • News & Events
    Jun
    01

    Family Voice June 2008
    Sun 1 Jun, 2008
    In this issue
    • warriors
    • putting the kids first
    • getting together
    • research
    • family activities
  • Research
    Jun
    01

    The Kiwi Nest
    Sun 1 Jun, 2008
    Family form and structure have changed over the past 60 years, raising questions about how families can meet contemporary functions. Because the family is an economic entity, a critical social group, and a building block of communities, society...
  • News & Events
    Jun
    13

    Families Commission supports World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
    Fri 13 Jun, 2008
    She was a formerly active and independent 70 year old but is now afraid to leave her home after being verbally and emotionally abused by her 40 year old son. Psychological abuse such as this is the focus of this year’s World Elder Abuse...
  • News & Events
    Jun
    19

    Future social policy needs to change to match changes in families
    Thu 19 Jun, 2008
    The Kiwi family has changed so much in recent history that the Families Commission has released a new report discussing the importance of social policy keeping pace with their evolution.
  • About the Commission
    Jun
    30

    Statement of Intent 2008-2011
    Mon 30 Jun, 2008
    This is the Families Commission Statement of Intent (SOI) for 2008-2011.
  • Research
    Jul
    01

    Grandparents in Rural Families
    Tue 1 Jul, 2008
    This project is based on significant background literature review work in rural aging, both in New Zealand and comparatively, and begins to explore relationships between grandchildren and their grandparents.
  • News & Events
    Jul
    23

    Komihana ā Whānau encourages whānau to learn Māori together
    Wed 23 Jul, 2008
    Tēnā koe, tēnā koutou katoa. He mihi aroha, he mihi mahana, nā te Komihana ā Whānau, kia koutou katoa e noho mai nā i ngā Marae i ngā papa kāinga puta noa i ngā rohe katoa o te motu.
  • News & Events
    Aug
    01

    Lets ask the grandchildren
    Fri 1 Aug, 2008
    In one of the first studies of its kind in New Zealand, researchers have asked children what they think about their relationships with their grandparents. The research confirms what many people would automatically assume: Young people...
  • News & Events
    Aug
    05

    Minister announces new appointments to the Families Commission
    Tue 5 Aug, 2008
    From Hon Ruth Dyson, Minister for Social Development & Employment
  • News & Events
    Aug
    07

    Families Commission believes broad based approach needed to target poverty
    Thu 7 Aug, 2008
    The Families Commission says families, communities, the business sector and government need to work together to address poverty in New Zealand.
  • News & Events
    Aug
    28

    Positive changes for families welcomed, but room for improvement in work-life balance
    Thu 28 Aug, 2008
    The Families Commission welcomes the 2008 Social Report which shows positive changes for many families, but says there is room for improvement in work-life balance for many working parents.
  • News & Events
    Sep
    01

    Family Voice September 2008
    Mon 1 Sep, 2008
    In this issue
    • new leadership
    • new research
    • white ribbon day
    • parenting teenagers
    • it’s all about dad
  • Research
    Sep
    01

    Reaching Out
    Mon 1 Sep, 2008
    Our researchers talked in depth to 50 people to find out how they accessed information and support to sustain their couple relationships.
  • Research
    Sep
    01

    Juggling Acts
    Mon 1 Sep, 2008
    Many parents today are working long hours in both paid and unpaid work and there are more mothers in the workforce than ever before.
  • Research
    Sep
    01

    Give and Take
    Mon 1 Sep, 2008
    This report summarises the findings of a research project conducted by the Families Commission, exploring families’ experiences of flexible work arrangements, and their impact on family life.
  • News & Events
    Sep
    05

    Fathers need support too
    Fri 5 Sep, 2008
    There is growing understanding of the important influence fathers have on their children but the Families Commission says there is a distinct lack of services, support and information specifically designed for dads.
  • News & Events
    Sep
    26

    Flexible work options ease family stress
    Fri 26 Sep, 2008
    New research by the Families Commission shows many people put family first and only take on jobs that will fit in with their responsibilities at home.
  • Publications & Resources
    Oct
    01

    Long Car Trips
    Wed 1 Oct, 2008
    This Family Fun Sheet focuses on ideas to make long car trips less stressful - both for children and for parents.
  • News & Events
    Oct
    03

    Who’s looking after the kids?
    Fri 3 Oct, 2008
    Shiftworkers often have to juggle complex childcare arrangements to make sure their young children are well cared for while they're at work.  But with careful planning, they have told Families
  • Publications & Resources
    Oct
    31

    Annual Report 2008
    Fri 31 Oct, 2008
    The family has been described as the most critical social institution of our civilisation. It is families who raise children and socialise them to take their place in society. We care for those within our family across their life span....
  • News & Events
    Nov
    12

    Half a million ribbons mark White Ribbon Day (25 November)
    Wed 12 Nov, 2008
    White Ribbon Day (25 November) is the international day when people, particularly men, wear a white ribbon to show they won't tolerate, condone or remain silent about violence against women.
  • News & Events
    Dec
    01

    Family Voice December 2008
    Mon 1 Dec, 2008
    In this issue
    • from the chief commissioner
    • families and community planning
    • on the couch
    • ECE migrants and refugees
  • Research
    Dec
    01

    New Kiwis, Diverse Families
    Mon 1 Dec, 2008
    In 2006/07 the Families Commission consulted migrant and refugee families about their needs. This consultation highlighted a need to explore options for ECE to respond to the distinctive requirements of these families.
  • Research
    Dec
    01

    Beyond Reasonable Debt Part 1
    Mon 1 Dec, 2008
    The Families Commission and Retirement Commission are carrying out joint research on the indebtedness of New Zealand individuals and families.
  • News & Events
    Dec
    10

    Families Commission cancels summit
    Wed 10 Dec, 2008
    Statement from Chief Commissioner Jan Pryor
  • News & Events
    Dec
    12

    UNICEF report card highlights New Zealand’s parental leave and ECE shortfalls
    Fri 12 Dec, 2008
    The Families Commission says New Zealand must do better when it comes to looking after its children and their access to early childhood education and care.
  • News & Events
    Dec
    16

    How some families respond to the festive season
    Tue 16 Dec, 2008
    A Families Commission poll shows many people have clear ideas on how to manage their Christmas preparations but this doesn'
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