DRC has managed, and been involved in, a number of Projects sponsored by various government departments such as the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Social Development. Our project management experience has also involved us in partnerships with research institutions such as the University of Auckland, the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the Centre for Research, Evaluation and Social Assessment (CRESA).

Projects DRC has been involved in

• Review of Rehabilitation services in Auckland and Northland sponsored by the Ministry of Health - 2002
• Review of Home Based Support Services (HBSS) in Auckland sponsored by the Ministry of Health
• Review and enhancement of the Auckland Disability Information and Advisory Services (DIAS) Collective sponsored by the Ministry of Health
• Review of Northland Disability Information and Advisory Services (DIAS) sponsored by the Ministry of Health
• Stocktake / Audit of national DIAS provision in partnership with the NZ Federation of Disability Information Centres (NZFDIC) sponsored by the Ministry of Health - 2005
• Review of Wheelchair and Seating Services Auckland and Northland sponsored by the Ministry of Health
• National review of Environmental Support Services (ESS), the framework by which disabled people access Ministry of Health funded equipment, housing and vehicle modifications. Link to www.moh.govt.nz to view a copy of the summary report.
• Evaluation of an Equipment Prescribing Pilot sponsored by Waitemata District Health Board (WDHB)
• Evaluation of Vocational Rehabilitation in partnership with AUT, sponsored by ACC 2006 - 2007
• Research into accessible housing for future aging and disabled people in partnership with CRESA and sponsored by the Centre for Housing Research Aotearoa NZ (CHRANZ) - 2006 - 2007
• Development of a information website about disability support services in Auckland and Northland Project - www.supportoptions.co.nz in collaboration with Tiaho Trust, Northland - 2006 - 2007
• Cost of Disability Research in partnership with the University of Auckland, sponsored by Health Research Council of NZ in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development - 2005 - 2007

Participation

DRC uses various methods for obtaining information and feedback from a given population group such as feedback forums, focus groups and the use of questionnaires/surveys.

DRC aims to ensure methods of communication meet the needs of the wider community, by engaging with Sign Language interpreters, providing information in alternative formats such as Braille, large print and consultation with key Maori and Pacific Island services.

For further information please email or phone Julianne McEldowney, Ph. (DDI): (09) 625 0311