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The Whānau Ora Research Website is Launched

Monday, 17 December 2012, 10:28 am
Press Release: Community Research

The Whānau Ora Research website is launched and Sir Mason Durie asks 'Will Whānau Ora Make A Difference?'

Kia ora,

A special issue for those interested in the Whānau Ora Research Webpages. And for those wanting to know about the Whānau Ora Research Seminar. And for those who made the Seminar, loved it, and want to watch it again. Here are three exciting announcements from Community Research:

• Footage from Te Anga Mua - The Whānau Ora Research Seminar
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• The recent research added to whanauoraresearch.co.nz
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• An invitation to register on the Whānau Ora Research web pages
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2012 Whānau Ora Research Seminar
"If we can't demonstrate that Whānau Ora does make a difference, then we may need to reconsider" - Professor Sir Mason Durie

On 23rd November, Sir Mason Durie gave the keynote address at the Whānau Ora Research Seminar, the latest seminar from Community Research.

'We don't want to just dream about tomorrow, we want to actually plan for it and that's what Whānau Ora is all about.

'We probably have got to look at two sorts of measurements: A reduction in adversity, but more importantly an increase in whānau achievement.

'Did it bring any benefits?' - that's a pretty new idea. ..We want to look at what the outcomes are.

That's why this seminar is so important. That's why the website will be so important We are committed to the idea that this is a programme that should be judged on its outcomes.'

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Click here to watch Sir Mason's address and presentations from the Seminar

The Whānau Ora Research website
The Whānau Ora Research website was launched on 23rd November by Rt Hon Tariana Turia.

As Whānau Ora develops, Whānau Ora research, toolkits, resources and researchers as well as whānau success stories will be added to the Whānau Ora Research website.

The Tangata Whenua Caucus of Community Research is developing the website in partnership with Te Puni Kōkiri.

Click here to go to whanauaoraresearch.co.nz

Download Whanau-centred Research
The new website will be the place to find Whānau Ora research. You'll be able to search and download from our baskets of knowledge, as the collection grows. Download for free. It's simple. We think its tumeke.

Search to download research like:

‘Developing a Kaupapa Maori Framework for Whānau Ora.’

Mahi Aroha : Māori perspectives on Volunteering and Cultural Obligations

The PATH Planning Tool and its potential for Whānau Research

Talanoa Research Methodology - a developing position on Pacific Research

Kei te pēwhea tō whānau? Exploring Whānau Well-being through the Māori Social Survey

Hei Tikitiki: Māori Rites of Passage & Youth Development

He Kōrero Whānau o Te Rarawa - from Te Rawa Iwi Research and Development Group

..and more.

Whānau Planning Tools
Kim Whaanga-Kipa (Rongowhakaata, Kahungunu) and Manny Kipa (Ngāti Raukawa, Rangitāne), deliver a presentation about using the PATH planning process. The kaupapa of the whānau planning is 'whānau being able to dream'. Kim and Manny describe how graphics used in the PATH mean that whānau don’t have to be able to read or write to be involved in the planning.

View this presentation, and other Whanau Success Stories here.

Photo : Sharon Hawkes

Whānau Stories
I did a whānau plan and in that I said that I wanted a better relationship between me and my partner – we argue all the time. I want to support myself and my baby and I don’t want to go on the benefit. I want a job.

Read some stories from Whānau Ora, and how research has played a role in helping Whānau move to a better place.

Te Pūwānanga available now
And from another partner in research, Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga's quarterly newsletter, Te Pūwānanga, is available now

A few highlights from this issue are:
* Photos and report from Enhancing Māori Distinctiveness Symposium
* A look at four new research projects announced this month
* Details about the latest issue of MAI Journal
* And introductions this year’s Fulbright-NPM Scholar Award recipients.

Find here

Sign up for the new website here
The Whānau Ora Research website will gather research and resources, share it with a broader audience, create a hub for researchers, iwi and community organisations to share their ideas, and advocate for good practice methods in Whānau-centred research.

Search for research Upload your research Get involved About us

Founded in 2008, Community Research promotes research capacity in the Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Sector. Because communities who learn better, do better.

ENDS

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