Research opportunities

Survey on the accessibility of buildings for people with disability – with $100 gift voucher prizes

Massey University’s School of Built Environment and Auckland University of Technology’s Faculty of Culture and Society are conducting a research project called “Making New Zealand’s Built Environment Inclusive and Accessible for Everyone”.

The aim of the research is to improve accessibility in public buildings across Aotearoa New Zealand for people with different types of disabilities (such as mobility impairment, vision impairment, age-related impairment).

The online survey should take about 10 minutes and anyone who completes the survey can enter a lottery to win one of 20 gift vouchers worth $100 (redeemable in New Zealand only).

Click here for more information, including information about alternatives to taking the survey online. 

Exploring Parental Perspectives: CMV Screening and Diagnosis in New Zealand through the Lens of Families

Do you have a child diagnosed with Cytomegalovirius or CMV?

The University of Auckland is recruiting families of children affected by CMV to participate in a student research project. This important work will provide information about what families want and need to know at the time of their child’s diagnosis, and later as they continue their journey with CMV.

Requirements: 

• 18 years old ~
• Has a child diagnosed with a confirmed diagnosis of CMV in New Zealand
• Fluent in English

What it involves: 

• An interview at The Hearing House or via Zoom as you prefer, lasting no more than 2 hours (estimated to be around 1-hour)
• You will be asked about your feelings/experiences with your child’s diagnosis of CMV in New Zealand
• You will be reimbursed for your participation with a $30 supermarket voucher and a copy of the transcript of the interview (if you wish)

More information: 

Anna Choi (student researcher) ycho940@aucklanduni.ac.nz

Paediatric inpatient rehabilitation: What’s important to you?

A group of researchers from the National Child Rehabilitation Service, Auckland University of Technology, and Iwi United Engaged want to know what you think are the most important issues to children and young people with neurological conditions receiving inpatient rehabilitation at The Wilson Centre. 

Their goal is to provide a clear direction for future research in this area, so it benefits the lives of all individuals and their whānau/carers experiencing inpatient rehabilitation through The Wilson Centre.

Research on topics that matter to you

They are looking for individuals with knowledge of the service from referral to discharge and are focusing on rehabilitation for children and young people with injury or illness that affects the brain, spinal cord or nerves.

• People who have past or current experience of being an inpatient at The Wilson Centre
• Whānau and carers of people who have been an inpatient, or referred to The Wilson Centre
• Health, education and social care professionals with knowledge and experience of working with people who have been an inpatient, or referred to The Wilson Centre
• Community group representative(s) with knowledge and experience of working with people who have been an inpatient, or referred to The Wilson Centre
• People working/volunteering for community groups with knowledge and experience of assisting people who have been an inpatient, or referred to The Wilson Centre

How you can participate:

The researchers want to know the most important questions you would like answered by research about inpatient rehabilitation at the Wilson Centre.  You can do this in-person at a group meeting/hui or by yourself or via an online survey.

https://redcap.aut.ac.nz/surveys/?s=NWECJ3XDNPFKCNYH

For more information or to register your interest in an in-person meeting email lynne.clay@aut.ac.nz

Healthy Ageing in Adults with Cerebral Palsy 

Are you an adult with Cerebral Palsy 30 years or older? The University of Auckland is inviting you to participate in a study about healthy ageing with Cerebral Palsy.

This research explores the ageing experience of adults with hōkai nukurangi or Cerebral Palsy. They would like to hear about the health experiences from a wide range of adults with Cerebral Palsy, and learn about what it means to ‘age well’, and what can help.

The research is being carried out by Liggins Institute doctoral student Woroud Alzaher. You can read about Woroud and her research here.