Out of the university into the shoe box - Research reaching diverse communities

Author and speaker

Kim Chamberlain and Elizabeth Goodwin

Organisation

SKIP (Strategies with Kids Information for Parents),
Family and Community Services, Ministry of Social Development, Wellington

The aim of this presentation is to show how research can be used to help design programmes of action, and how meaningful research can reach a wide range of audiences. It will focus on research projects by the Children's Issues Centre and the Ministry of Social Development and show their influence on the SKIP programme. The presenters will show how this research into the guidance and discipline of children has been woven into community projects. Examples discussed will include the integration of the six principles of effective discipline in a programme for Somali refugees, how the same principles are being taught to Nuie parents in a way that will help preserve their language and how the principles are reflected in basic resources such as fridge magnets and tin badges. The conclusions of the presentation are that timely accessible research can make a direct contribution to social programmes.

Presentation

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Biography

Kim Chamberlain

Kim is training and capacity builder for the SKIP programme. She has wide experience working with community groups, and has led the unique partnership approach adopted by SKIP.

Elizabeth Goodwin

Elizabeth has developed the resources for the SKIP programme. She has worked in communications for many years and has experience with developing materials for diverse audiences.