Social Services

Projects that evaluate social service and innovation in our communities.

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Understanding Barriers and Solutions to Women's Homelessness in Aotearoa

This study was undertaken by Ihi Research for the Coalition to End Women’s Homelessness. Methods involved an integrative literature review and semi-structured interviews to examine the realities and possible solutions for addressing women's homelessness in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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My Fathers Barbers

In 2020 Ihi Research was contracted by the Ministry of Social Development to conduct an evaluation of the ‘My Fathers Barbers’ Barber Wānanga project.

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Christchurch Symphony Orchestra – Platform Programme

The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra in partnership with the Department of Corrections (Christchurch Men’s Prison and Pathway Trust), provide an eight-week music programme supporting Tū Ora (inmates) as they prepare to be released from prison as part of a reintegration initiative into the community.

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Moana House Residential Programme

Moana House is a dedicated therapeutic community in Dunedin that has been operating for 31 years. The kaupapa is to assist tāngata whaiora to achieve their potential and become outstanding contributing members of society.

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Asia New Zealand Foundation

In 2018 Ihi research were commissioned by the Asia New Zealand Foundation to conduct an online survey. The Foundation has been surveying New Zealanders' perceptions of Asia and Asian peoples for over two decades.

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Bros for change

Developed by former New Zealand Māori and New Zealand Rugby League player Jaye Pukepuke, the purpose of Bros for Change is to give young people who have been labelled as difficult and challenging, a second chance to create real change through real talk with real people.

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1000 Days Murihiku Trust

Ihi Research was contracted to undertake an independent summative evaluation of the Murihiku 1000 Days Trust programme. This was a community driven pilot programme.

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Ōtautahi Creative Spaces

Ōtautahi Creative Spaces was set up in Christchurch in 2015 with a goal of boosting wellbeing, social connection and resilience through creativity.

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Rātā Foundation

Rātā Foundation (known prior to 2015 as the Canterbury Community Trust) is a community trust that serves Canterbury (from Selwyn District north), Nelson, Marlborough and the Chatham Islands.

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