Government response to report of the Health Committee on Inquiry into improving child health outcomes and preventing child abuse, with a focus on preconception until three years of age Presented to the House of Representatives in accordance with Standing Order 249
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BookPublisher: Wellington, N.Z. : NZ House of Representatives, 2014Description: electronic document (72 p.); PDF file: 579.50 KB.Subject(s): PREVENTION
| GOVERNMENT POLICY | CHILD ABUSE | CHILDREN | HEALTH | HEALTH POLICY | INFANTS | INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION | INTERVENTION | MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES | MOTHERS | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | SEXUAL HEALTH | SUBSTANCE ABUSE | SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS | NEW ZEALANDOnline resources: Click here to access online | Read news item | Access the website Summary: This paper is the Government's response to Parliament's Health Committee Inquiry into practical health and social interventions to promote children's wellbeing, prevent child abuse and break cycles of disadvantage.
The response outlined government "acceptance" or "partial acceptance" of 109 of the 130 recommendations prepared by the Health Committee. 14 recommendations were noted, and seven rejected. For commentary on this response, read the news item.
This inquiry commenced in February 2012, with public submissions closing in May 2012. The inquiry, chaired by Dr Paul Hutchison, reported back to Parliament on 18 November 2013. Use the website link for more information about the inquiry process.
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This paper is the Government's response to Parliament's Health Committee Inquiry into practical health and social interventions to promote children's wellbeing, prevent child abuse and break cycles of disadvantage.
The response outlined government "acceptance" or "partial acceptance" of 109 of the 130 recommendations prepared by the Health Committee. 14 recommendations were noted, and seven rejected. For commentary on this response, read the news item.
This inquiry commenced in February 2012, with public submissions closing in May 2012. The inquiry, chaired by Dr Paul Hutchison, reported back to Parliament on 18 November 2013. Use the website link for more information about the inquiry process.
