Be Prepared for Emergencies!
Carers New Zealand has created a suite of emergency planning tools to help you in an emergency.
Download the pack and fill them out and you are covered.
The items in our carer infopack will help you:
Here is what is in your Info Pack. Download all at once or as single resources.
Download the pack and fill them out and you are covered.
Designed to work with the Time Out Guide this planner helps make taking breaks easy!
It’s based on feedback from hundreds of carers to an online survey undertaken by Carers NZ!
(not included in your info pack)
NASCA Find your local Needs Assessment and Service Coordination agency to ask for an assessment; NASCs are the gateway to most publicly funded support in NZ.
Health & Disability Advocacy Find an independent advocate in your area, plus self-advocacy tips.
Depression Helpline Assess whether you might be depressed, learn about the national helpline, and tryThe Journal self-help tool!
Healthline A free 24 hour telephone health advice service; your call will be answered by a registered nurse.
Continence Helpline 0800 650 659. Your call will be answered by a continence advisor who can refer you for further help.
Health Passport Complete the Passport for anyone who regularly uses medical and support services!
Total Mobility Scheme Subsidised taxi services for people with serious mobility constraints that prevent them from using public transport.
CCS Disability Action’s Mobility Parking Permit Scheme Information about eligibilityand permit types. Apply online!
Your Human Rights and Making Complaints This Guide explains what disabled people’s human rights are, and how to make a complaint.
Health and Disability Commissioner Code of Rights What are your consumer rights as a health or disability consumer?
St John Caring Caller A free telephone friendship service.
Bring Your Life Into Balance A free online self-guided program to become a healthier, happier you!