The Families Commission applauds Prime Minister John Key for his announcement this morning, which outlined significant investments into youth mental health services.
The Families Commission believes the theme of this year’s Children’s Day ‘treasure our children’ is both crucial and timely and needs to be recognised by all families and whānau across New Zealand.
On the first anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake, a short film will be launched which captures the voices of children who experienced the succession of devastating earthquakes.
The role of family meals in the health and wellbeing of young people in New Zealand
Social changes during the past few generations have sparked an academic interest in the changing activities and rituals of families; in particular, the family meal.
Dealing with the whole family, not just the problems of individuals within a family, will go a long way toward preventing and redressing child neglect in New Zealand says Families Commissioner Chri
