Insights into supporting children and young people

A ninety-minute seminar featuring two presentations; one discussing Growing Up in New Zealand (GUiNZ) data which looks at protective factors for children at high risk of adverse experiences; the other sharing findings from a recent Youthline commissioned 'State of the Generation' survey.

Speakers:

Matt Walsh is Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Social Data Analytics (CSDA) at Auckland University of Technology. His work concentrates on translational research and transforming data science into population impact by collaborating with government agencies to improve policy, performance and practice.

Matt will discuss CSDA’s recent research using data from the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study. He will focus on work to identify protective factors for children at highest risk of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Matt will also talk about current work in collaboration with Oranga Tamariki focusing on ACEs and school readiness for children of teen mothers and characteristics of social services, health care services and early care and education services (including access, quality, utilisation, and match with family preferences) that may mitigate the negative impacts of ACEs on early educational outcomes.

Shae Ronald is the CEO at Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust. Youthline has been supporting people for over 49 years, with young people at its centre. She has 20 years’ experience in senior management roles encompassing law, community and youth development, mental health and human rights.

Shae will discuss what Youthline is experiencing working with over 35,000 young people throughout New Zealand last year. She will share the findings of Colmar Brunton’s recent Youthline commissioned ‘State of the Generation’ research. This nationally representative survey is pivotal in understanding the position of youth in Aotearoa, key issues they are facing, help seeking behaviour, support structures and the role we all play in young people’s lives.

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This is the twelfth in a series of seminars hosted by the Oranga Tamariki Evidence Centre Te Pokapū Taunakitanga. We partner with a range of social sector agencies to present current research and thinking.