A new Disability Support Services Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament. Submissions are being accepted until 12 June. The proposed Bill has many implications for disabled people and family carers, including “family first” obligations that could impose even more expectations on those in caring roles. We have concerns about this Bill. Learn more and use a helpful template to make your own submission to the Select Committee.
The consultation is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted! Draft Carers Strategy Action Plan – Have Your Say Carers Alliance and Carers NZ encourages family carers and whānau…
We encourage all New Zealanders to help family carers feel seen by signing our petition at https://wecare.nz More than a million New Zealanders support a friend or family member who…
UPDATE: Recent Needs Assessment and Reviews Survey The MSD Disability Support Services (DSS) public consultation to shape future disability funding and service models is now closed. Thank you to everyone…
Waikato Loneliness Events We are currently talking to Waikato communities about loneliness and social isolation. We all experience these feelings sometimes, but how much loneliness and isolation is too much,…
Carers NZ will be talking to carers around Aotearoa New Zealand in the coming months. It will be nice to see each other in person for sharing, connection, nibbles and…
New Carers NZ service is now live! Download our latest Wellbeing Calendar! weconnect.nz showcases hundreds of activities, experiences, outings, learning opportunities, breaks, and ways and places to make new friends.…