The Pockets of Significant Hardship and Poverty Report

The report was designed to identify any areas where policy changes could further assist people out of poverty. The research for the report was undertaken during September and October 2006.

The report describes the range of strategies and supports, either planned or underway, to address:

• problem debt
• help ensure timely access to physical and mental health services
• help people to overcome barriers to employment
• to help people find and keep sustainable employment.

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Produced by: Centre for Social Research and Evaluation - Ministry of Social Development