Research Partners and Collaborators
International Links
Australia
England
Global
- Childwatch International Research Network
A global network of institutions that collaborate in child research for the purpose of promoting child rights and improving children's well-being around the world. The Centre for Research on Children and Families is a Key Institution of Childwatch International and Dr Nicola Taylor is a member of the Childwatch International Board.
National Links
- Child, Youth and Family
The government agency that carries out statutory and preventative social work practice to protect children and young people; manage young offenders; provide care for children and young people; support parents; and oversee adoptions.
- Donald Beasley Institute
An independent New Zealand organisation that aims to promote and carry out applied research in the area of intellectual disability and to educate about current knowledge and philosophies relating to people with intellectual disabilities.
- Families Commission
Established in 2004 to be an advocate for New Zealand families and to promote a better understanding of family issues and needs.
- Human Rights Commission
A statutory body that administers the Human Rights Act 1993 and advocates and promotes respect for, and an understanding and appreciation of, human rights in New Zealand society.
- Institute for Early Childhood Studies
Based at the Victoria University of Wellington, bringing together professionals to work collaboratively on a range of projects to contribute to the knowledge base for early childhood education.
- Office of the Children's Commissioner
An independent Crown entity that promotes the rights, health, welfare, and well-being of children and young people between the ages of 0 and 18 years.
- Office of the Prime Minister’s Science Advisory Committee
The role of the Chief Science Advisor is to give the Prime Minister strategic and operational advice on science and science policy issues.
- Ministry of Education
The education ministry of the New Zealand Government.
- Ministry of Health
The New Zealand Government's principal agent and advisor on health and disability.
- Ministry of Social Development
Provides strategic social policy advice to the New Zealand Government and provides social services.
- New Zealand Council for Educational Research
An independent educational research organisation with a bicultural focus.
- New Zealand Law Foundation
An independent trust that provdes grants for legal research, public education on legal matters and legal training.
- New Zealand Vice-Chancellor's Committee
The NZVCC represents the interests of NZ Universities, having overall responsibility for the quality of university programmes and acting as the interface between universities and the government.
- Roy McKenzie Centre for the Study of Families
Carries out interdisciplinary research with a focus on family formations, transitions and relationships in New Zealand.
- Tertiary Education Commission
The Commission is responsible for funding tertiary education in New Zealand.
