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Recent Projects
Projects we have recently worked on:
2009
Keeping our Kids Safe from Harm at Home: A resource for teen parents
Research shows us that young women, and young mothers in particular, are at a greater risk of domestic violence. We also know that children living in households with an adult unrelated to them are almost 50 times more likely to die of an inflicted injury than children living in households with two biological parents. Despite this, there are hardly any resources for teen parents that have information and help with dealing with violence and offering strategies and information which can help minimise child abuse and neglect.
This project involved consultation with a number of teen parents, people who work with teen parents and family/whanau of teen parents to find out what they require in such a resource. The findings are currently resting with the Ministry of Social Development, who are working through a number of recommendations.
Review of the "Family Violence - It's Not OK" initiative (Ministry of Social Development)
The Campaign for Action on Family Violence, the It’s not OK campaign, is a social marketing programme to change how New Zealanders think and act about family violence.
Point Research have undertaken a review of the campaign in order to consolidate research findings and enhance the campaign strategy.
For more information on family violence, relationships, how to get help, and community action, see the Family Violence - It’s Not OK website.
Evaluation of Violence Free Begins with Me programme (Violence Free Waitakere)
Violence Free Begins with Me is a programme designed for intermediate aged school children, facilitating development of transferable skills and attitudes to assist in changing their relationship to violence in their worlds.
A process evaluation of the programme, involving consultation with both teachers and students, is currently underway.
Click here to find out more about the programme.
Indicator Collection (Wellington City Council)
Statistical data collection of over 100 pre-determined indicators.
Point Research has developed a statistical document framework whereby data need only be updated in a master document. Documents which contain updateable statistics are linked to the master document and automatically update when the document is opened. This saves an enormous amount of time and ensures consistency across publications. Please contact us if you would like more information
Westmere School Strategic Plan 2009-2013
Facilitation of parent consultation and feedback on the Westmere School Strategic plan (2009-2013).
SKIP (Strategies for Kids, Information for Parents) Review
This report presents the findings of a review of SKIP (Strategies for Kids, Information for Parents), a community-based initiative led by the Ministry of Social Development which aims to provide practical parenting knowledge and skills on safe, effective, non-physical ways of disciplining children.
The focus of the review is to more fully understand and articulate the SKIP approach, clarify the successful elements of the overall SKIP strategy and understand the conditions and factors that support successful SKIP funded activities. The review also identifies the outcomes and impacts on parents, communities and organisations from 14 selected SKIP-funded organisations.
Education Focus Groups
A series of focus groups with education professionals designed to gather feedback on proposed educational roadshows.
Bank Brand-positioning focus groups
A series of focus groups were convened and conducted to “sense check” banking concepts prior to the delivery of a large quantitative survey. Participants were contacted via the Point Research panel.
2008
Eco Events (ARC)
Redevelopment and re-launch of community environmental networking site manawa.org.nz. Ecoevents connects you with hands-on opportunities to be involved in and for your local environment, with other like-minded people in the Auckland region. See www.ecoevents.org.nz
Toddler Day Out Outcome Evaluation
Toddler Day Out is a children and parents day in
Waitakere
City
designed to promote early childhood education and parenting strategies. Evaluation included analysis of raw feedback and evaluation forms, statistical analysis of baseline data and writing of evaluation report
ADHB Primary Healthcare Plan Consultation
Management of public consultations (including hui, fono, focus groups and public meetings) throughout the Auckland Area on the new ADHB Primary Care Plan. A copy of the plan may be downloaded here
Community Outcomes Report (Auckland City Council)
Preparation of the community outcomes report based on the city's LTCCP
Community Labservices Consultation (ADHB) 2008
Public consultation on Auckland's Community Laboratory Services
Project Kaikohe Evaluation
Project Kaikohe is a four-year pilot project, comprised of HIPPY, Kiwi Can, Stars and Parents Inc, conducted in Kaikohe between 2004 and 2007. The overall purpose of the evaluation was to determine what, if any, difference a collaborative approach can make in a community of need.
ARC Sustainability Framework
This document provides information on a series of identified indicators and measures designed to assess progress towards a number of long term goals in the Auckland Region. Each indicator is documented, and information on data availability, data sources and other relevant information is provided for each individual measure. The document is designed as a 'living document' able to be easily and instantly updated when new information is available.
Parenting Issues Research: A Clearing House
A Parenting Issues research clearing house, for current and recent research on parenting. Produced in conjunction with the Parents Council. 
Department of Labour
To report on the health and safety in residential care facilities.
Project Twin Streams
Evaluation of Project Twinsteams - which aims to restore 56kms of Waitakere streams and stream banks through an integrated community development approach.
Quality of Life Project (12 City Councils)
Collected and coordinated economic, social, housing, demographic, health and education data on the quality of life in
New Zealand
’s largest cities. Edited final report.
Parents Inc
A literature review and comprehensive report on findings from an on-line survey evaluation conducted with attendees of Parents Inc. programmes and courses.
Misc. Online Surveys
In addition to the above projects, Point Research also regularly teams up with Buzz Channel, an online technology and panel management company. In association with Buzz, we have produced surveys and reports for the following clients:
Consumers Institute
TV3 - Credit Survey
Land Transport New Zealand
Urgent Couriers
Quitline
Dick Smith Electronics
Air New Zealand
Sealord
TELARC
Beacon (Sustainable practices)
For projects prior to 2008, please see past reports
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