Research opportunities
Cerebral Palsy – Hōkai Nikurangi is an exciting area of research, science, and clinical practice. Discoveries are being made all the time particularly when it comes to specific areas of living with CP, such as the difference between Level I and V.
The Cerebral Palsy Society regularly gets approached with research opportunities. This page is a place to learn about different studies that are on offer.
By getting involved in research, you’re helping create a more informed and clearer picture for people with CP across Aotearoa New Zealand, guiding advocacy and efforts towards change.
- If you are interested in learning more about the studies listed below, please contact the researcher directly.
- If you would like information about CP research in general, please contact Cerebral Palsy Society Researcher and Writer Amy Hogan amy@cpsociety.org.nz.
- Anyone interested in having their research featured on this page should contact Cerebral Palsy Society Researcher and Writer Amy Hogan amy@cpsociety.org.nz. Please supply an intro of no more than 200 words, a video or written document explaining your research, a suitable photo (or logos), and any other relevant documents.
Allied health innovations: Collaborative strategies for equitable healthcare
July 8, 2025
Do you have any suggestions on how the Allied Health service could be improved?
Do you have difficulties accessing the services you need?
Or you might have health and wellbeing needs that are going unmet?
An interdisciplinary research team from Auckland University of Technology, the University of Auckland, Massey University, and the University of Otago, is seeking healthcare consumers and allied health professionals to help shape the future of allied health service delivery. Their study aims to come up with innovative ideas that meet the health and wellbeing needs of New Zealanders.
They will be holding a series of workshops/wānanga in four locations (Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington and Dunedin). Each participant will be asked to attend three workshops in their local area, each held one month apart (July – October). Workshops will be held in the afternoon/evening (approximately 4 hours in length), and food and refreshments will be provided at designated break times. Participants will be asked to share their ideas through a variety of arts-based activities and discussions to bring out individuals’ views.
For more information, email the project manager, Josie Tait, at josie.tait@aut.ac.nz.
Participant Information Sheet
Help test the KiwiASQ
February 7, 2025
Researchers from Starship Child Health are looking for children and their whānau, living in Auckland, to test the KiwiASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire).
The questionnaire, which closes in June, asks about developmental skills that parents in Aotearoa New Zealand value. There is a behaviour and emotions section so that these important skills for young children are identified and understood.
Researchers want to make sure it is easy to use and understand, appropriate and acceptable to all communities, and identifies the children and caregivers who need additional support.
This is your chance to explore your child’s speech, development, and behaviour with a team of child development experts.
The KiwiASQ will be completed online and has colourful examples of activities children do. Participants will then spend a morning at a university or community clinic, watching their child play games-based assessments and giving feedback.
Participants will get a summary of their child’s speech, development, hearing and behaviour, a koha, and a book for their child.
Parking will be available, and transport arranged if needed.
For more information:
Email: kiwiASQ@adhb.govt.nz
Go to: www.kiwiASQ.com
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