Knowledge Hub
Research
Research is a vital part of Ember Innovations’ mahi.
It helps us:
Explore new ideas
Test bold approaches
Deepen understanding of mental health and wellbeing.
By supporting projects grounded in lived experience, mātauranga Māori, and emerging technologies, we ensure innovation is shaped by those most affected and informed by diverse perspectives.
Projects & partnerships
Explore the projects we’ve supported so far.
'The Gift Box’ Implementation Project
Research innovator: Dr Patte Randal LRCP MRCS DPhil
For 25 years researcher and mental health innovator Dr Patte Randal has been at the helm of developing 'The Gift Box’ – a unique innovative recovery-focused tool, designed in accordance with evidence-based practice and informed by the wisdom of lived-experience of recovery, including the researcher’s own. Aspects of the resources in 'The Gift Box’ were co-designed by Maori service-users.