Planning, Tools & Resources

Plan, plan, plan, and then be prepared for change.

A Guide for Carers
This popular resource describes government supports and services for carers. You can download A Guide for Carers here or contact us and we’ll send you one.

Emergency planning tools
Our tools are designed for family, whānau and aiga carers who provide regular or 24 hour support for a family member or friend who has a disability or health condition. If you become ill or die suddenly, having an emergency plan in place will ensure uninterrupted care for the person you support. Our tools include:
• Emergency Care Plan
• Emergency Carer ID Card
• Medications Care Plan

Relaxation and meditation
Follow along with Anna Filliol’s Stretch, Focus and Relax series, developed especially for carers.
Each segment in the series runs for 10 to 15 minutes and caters for all abilities, including seated exercise options for those who can’t easily stretch or move standing up.

Strength for Life
Feeling a bit rundown? You may enjoy our 15 minute exercise programme, developed by national bodybuilding champion Wayne Halkyard to help build and maintain the strength carers need to feel better, increase their overall strength and fitness, and perform their role safely. Done regularly, the Strength for Life routine can build strength fast. Carers say it really works! Inexpensive resistance bands can be found at retailers such as The Warehouse.

Take 1 Minute, Take 5 Planner
Our Take 1, Take 5 Weekly Planner is a tool to help you organise regular breaks each week – and make sure you take them.

YouTube
Visit Caring@Home for a range of videos about Carers NZ and caring at home. You’ll also find links to the Stretch, Focus and Relax video series, the Strength for Life 15 minute exercise programme for carers, and other practical learning resources.