Select articles, book chapters, conference presentations, and seminars

Some of the papers and presentations below can be accessed at low or no cost from websites as shown; copies of most of the others can be requested from Matheson Associates without charge; all we ask is that the author or authors are appropriately referenced if papers or presentations are used. To request copies of material, or for discussion on issues raised, please contact Iain Matheson direct on iain@mathesonassociates.co.nz

Matheson, I. (2018). Extending care from 18 to 21: Towards an international evidence base. Paper presented at the international biennial conference of the European Scientific Association on Residential and Family Care for Children and Adolescents (EUSARF), Porto, Portugal, 2-5 October, 2018. Retrieved from https://www.slideshare.net/iainmatheson/eusarf-extending-care-from-18-21-towards-an-international-evidence-base/edit?src=slideview

Matheson, I. (2018). Effecting successful system-wide change: Towards a quality education for all children and young people in out-of-home care. Paper presented at the biennial conference of the Association of Children's Welfare Agencies, Sydney, Australia, 20-22 August, 2018. https://www.slideshare.net/iainmatheson/acwa-conference-sydney-2018-effecting-successful-systemswide-change-towards-a-quality-education-for-all-children-and-young-people-in-oohc

Matheson, I. & Kendrick, A. (2018). Giving voice to perspectives of residential child care: Some reflections on the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care. Paper presented at the biennial conference of the Association of Children's Welfare Agencies, Sydney, Australia, 20-22 August, 2018. Retrieved from https://www.slideshare.net/iainmatheson/acwa-conference-sydney-2018-giving-voice-to-perspectives-of-residential-care-some-reflections-on-the-scottish-journal-of-residential-child-care

Matheson, I. & McDonald, P. (2018). Extending care from 18 to 21: Towards an Australasian evidence base. Paper presented at the biennial conference of the Association of Children's Welfare Agencies, Sydney, Australia, 20-22 August, 2018.

Matheson, I. (Ed.) (2016). The education of children in out-of-home care [Special double issue]. Developing Practice, 46. Retrieved from https://search.informit.com.au/browsePublication;py=2016;res=IELHSS;issn=1445-6818;iss=46

Matheson, I. (2016). The importance of individual personal factors: The experiences of care leavers who went to university [Special issue]. Developing Practice, 46, 42-54. Retrieved from https://search.informit.com.au/payPerView;action=addOrderItem;dn=005713080211730;res=IELHSS;type=pdf

Matheson, I. (Ed.) (2016). The education of children in out-of-home care [Special double issue]. Developing Practice, 45. Retrieved from https://search.informit.com.au/browsePublication;py=2016;res=IELHSS;issn=1445-6818;iss=45

Matheson, I., Brady, E., & Connelly, G. (2016). The international LinkedIn Education of Children in Care Network [Special issue]. Developing Practice, 45, 94-99. Retrieved from https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;res=IELHSS;dn=005470851585373

Matheson, I., Brady, E., & Connelly, G. (2016). Social media meets international Community of Interest: The LinkedIn Education of Children in Care Network. Scottish Journal of Residential Care, 15(1), 49-55. Retrieved from https://www.celcis.org/files/7514/6054/8503/005._2016_Vol_15_1_Matheson_Social_Media.pdf

Matheson, I. (2016). State of indifference? An overview of out-of-home care provision in New Zealand. In T. Islam & L. Fulcher (Eds.), Residential child and youth care in a developing world: Global perspectives (Volume 1, pp. 311-328). Claremont, South Africa: CYC-Net Press. Retrieved from http://press.cyc-net.org/books/global%20perspectives.aspx

Matheson, I. (2016). The experiences of New Zealand care leavers who went to university: Slipping down ladders and climbing up snakes. In R. Gilligan & L. Arnau (Chairs), What helps in making successful transitions from care? Symposium conducted at the biennial international conference of the European Scientific Association on Residential & Family Care for Children and Adolescents (EUSARF), Oviedo, Spain.

Matheson, I. (2016). Slipping Down Ladders and Climbing Up Snakes: The experiences of New Zealand care leavers who went to university - doctoral research findings. Paper presented at the University of Otago Children's Issues Centre Seminar on Children in Care, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Matheson, I. (2016). Who is taking care of education? Towards ensuring the wellbeing of those in foster care, and transitioning from care. Paper presented at the Massey University Well-being of Children and Young People Seminar, Palmerston North, New Zealand. New Zealand.

Matheson, I. (2016). The New Zealand guide for aspiring certified management consultants. Auckland, New Zealand: Institute of Management Consultants New Zealand.

Matheson, I. (2015). Slipping down ladders and climbing up snakes: The Experiences of university students formerly in OOHC, and research challenges to current policy and practice. Paper presented at Association of Child Welfare Agencies (ACWA) Practice Forum on Education and OOHC., Sydney, Australia.

Matheson, I. (2015, October 22). The modernising Child Youth and Family Expert Panel's interim report: The good, the bad and the potentially ugly - part two [Guest blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.reimaginingsocialwork.nz/2015/10/part-two-of-the-modernising-child-youth-and-family-expert-panels-interim-report-the-good-the-bad-and-the-potentially-ugly/

Matheson, I. (2015, October 19). The modernising Child Youth and Family Expert Panel's interim report: The good, the bad and the potentially ugly - part one [Guest blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.reimaginingsocialwork.nz/2015/10/the-modernising-child-youth-and-family-expert-panels-interim-report-the-good-the-bad-and-the-potentially-ugly/

Matheson, I. (2015). Slipping down ladders and climbing up snakes: The education experiences of New Zealand university students formerly in foster care. Unpublished doctoral thesis, University of Otago.

Matheson, I. (2014). Slipping down ladders and climbing up snakes: The educational experiences of university students who were in foster care as teenagers. Retrieved from slideshare.net/iainmatheson/slipping-down-ladders-and-climbing-up-snakes

Matheson, I. & Connelly, G. (2012).The education of looked after children in Scotland: Some comparisons with Scandinavian countries and Finland. Retrieved from http://www.celcis.org/resources/research_briefing_1_april_20121

Matheson, I. (2011, July). Education of children and young people in care: Research on what works [PowerPoint slides], International Foster Care Organisation biennial world congress, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/iainmatheson/ifco-2011-theeducationofchildrenandyoungpeopleincarefinal

Matheson, I. (2011, March, 23). Foster family recruitment: What the international research tells us. Paper presented as part of the Child Welfare League of Canada's Every Child Matters national webinar series.

Matheson, I. (2010, October). The importance of effective data gathering in the diagnosis process. Institute of Management Consultants New Zealand IMCNZ Newsletter.
Retrieved on 23 November 2010 from http://www.imcnz.org/newsletters/imcnz_newsletter.pdf

Matheson, I. (2010). Recruitment of foster families: Lessons from international research. Canada's Children, 17(2), 11-18.

Click here to download the article - the English version of the article is on pages 11-18.

Matheson, I. (2010). Le recrutement de familles d'accueil : Le'ons tir'es de la recherche internationale. Les Enfants du Canada, 17(2), 19-28.

Click here to download the article - the English version of the article is on pages 19-2.

Matheson, I. (2010, September). Research skills for management consultants ' sharpening the tools. Paper presented at the Institute of Management Consultants New Zealand Wellington branch meeting. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/iainmatheson/research-skills-for-management-consultants

Matheson, I. (2010, August). Out of home care standards in Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Paper presented at the Association of Children's Welfare Agencies (ACWA) Biennial Conference, Sydney, Australia. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/iainmatheson/out-of-home-care-standards-in-canada-ireland-and-the-uk-4996047

Matheson, I. (2009, November). Research with vulnerable children and young people: The continuing importance of 'do no harm'. Paper presented at the Children as Experts in Their Own Lives: Child Inclusive Research Symposium, Sydney, Australia.

Matheson, I. (2009, November). Child Indicators of educational attainment for children and young people in foster care and residential care. Paper presented at 2nd International Conference of the International Society for Child Indicators, Sydney, Australia. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/iainmatheson/measurement-of-educational-attainment-for-children-and-young-people-in-outofhomecare-4861963

Matheson, I. (2009, July). Foster care standards: A four country study (and foster care standards analytical framework). Plenary paper presented to the International Foster Care Organisation (IFCO) World Conference, Dublin, Ireland. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/iainmatheson/foster-care-standards-in-australia-canada-ireland-and-the-uk-plenary-presentation-to-the-international-foster-care-organisation-world-conference-dublin-2009

Matheson, I. (2009, May). Foster care standards: A four country study. Plenary paper presented to the Canadian Foster Family Care (CFFC) Annual Symposium, Halifax, Canada.

Matheson, I. (2009). Recruitment of foster families: Strategies and methods. Canada's Children 16(2), 14-19.

Matheson, I. (2009). Le recrutement des familles d'accueil: Strat'gies et m'thodes. Les Enfants du Canada, 16(2), 19-25.

Matheson, I. (2009). Foster care standards: A four country study. Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Family and Foster Care Federation.

Matheson, I. (2009). Rapid reconnaissance: Lessons for mainstream evaluation? Wellington, New Zealand: Matheson Associates.

Matheson, I. (2008). Management consultancy and the education sector: A New Zealand perspective. Wellington, New Zealand: Matheson Associates.

Matheson, I. (2008, August). Evaluation and out of home care. Paper presented at the Association of Children's
Welfare Agencies (ACWA) Biennial Conference, Sydney, Australia. Retrieved from http://www.acwa.asn.au/Conf2008/Matheson.ppt

Matheson, I. (2007). Barriers and obstacles to robust evaluation practice: A focus upon sector capability and capacity. Wellington, New Zealand: Matheson Associates.

Matheson, I. (2006). Focusing on focus groups. Wellington, New Zealand: Matheson Associates.

Matheson, I. (2004). How good is your service? Fostering team audit tool. Wellington, New Zealand: Matheson Associates.

Matheson, I. (2003). Editorial: Integrating our professional values and approaches. Social Work Now, 25, 2-3.
Retrieved from http://www.cyf.govt.nz/documents/about-us/publications/social-work-now/social-work-now-25-sept03.pdf

Matheson, I. (2003). The importance of kinship care: Response by Iain Matheson, National Manager Residences
and Caregiver Services. Social Work Now 25, 21-23. Retrieved from http://www.cyf.govt.nz/documents/about-us/publications/social-work-now/social-work-now-25-sept03.pdf