Conversion practices in Aotearoa New Zealand: Developing a holistic response to spiritual abuse.
The study examines the effects of conversion practices, known as conversion therapy, and their impact on survivors. It highlights the need for survivor support, especially in New Z
Decolonizing family violence in Aotearoa New Zealand
This study critically examines the application of Western theoretical frameworks to family violence in Māori communities. It argues that these frameworks are largely ineffective
Colonization drives silence and inequities in men’s mental illness
This paper discusses the impact of colonization on men’s mental health, particularly Indigenous men in settler colonial countries. It highlights how colonization drives silence a
Disabled people’s experiences accessing healthcare services during the COVID‑19 pandemic: a scoping review
An in-depth analysis of the challenges faced by disabled individuals in accessing healthcare during the pandemic. It highlights the lack of research on this topic and underscores t
Thinking differently about family violence: Shifting from a criminal justice response to a recovery orientation.
Against a backdrop of increasing rates of family violence in Aotearoa New Zealand, opportunities exist to reflect upon, and critically evaluate, our conventional understanding and
Te Pou: An Indigenous Framework to Evaluate the Inclusion of Family Voice in Family Violence Homicide Reviews
The document "Te Pou: An Indigenous Framework to Evaluate the Inclusion of Family Voice in Family Violence Homicide Reviews" explores the integration of Māori perspectives in fami
Re-orientating health and nursing care: a qualitative study on indigenous conceptualisations of wellbeing
"Re-orientating Health and Nursing Care: A Qualitative Study on Indigenous Conceptualisations of Wellbeing" focuses on the wellbeing perceptions of older Māori adults (pakeke) in
The failure of health promotion for marginalised populations.
The paper discusses the impact of colonization on men's mental health, particularly Indigenous men in settler colonial countries. It highlights how colonization drives silence and
The reclamation of whānau decision making in the context of child welfare. A case study of Iwi-led family group conferences.
The Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act (1989) heralded family group conferences as an innovative mechanism to reinforce the role of family in child welfare decision mak
Insights into the oral health crisis amongst pre-schoolers in Aotearoa/New Zealand: a discourse analysis of parent/caregiver experiences.
The oral health of pre-schoolers is garnering international as a crisis as good oral health is a key precursor to positive health outcomes. Internationally, and within Aotearoa/New