Paid Family Care: Options for New Zealand
Sapere has completed its paper outlining issues and options relating to paid family care in New Zealand. Carers NZ and the Carers Alliance commissioned the work to inform government decision-making…
08/05/2018
You Care About Me When You Care About My Son
Despite a growing emphasis on the need to care for carers, delivering respite that responds to the lives of disabled people and those who support them has proved difficult to…
02/05/2018
Young Carers Flight Opportunity
On a clear winter’s day in June 2018, Auckland skies were warmed with the beaming smiles of fifteen young people who care for a family member. Carers NZ brought together these young carers for a flight…
19/04/2018
New push for ACC to cover all disability
A Dunedin barrister and researcher is leading a new charge for ACC to be revamped so it covers all disabilities, and doesn’t discriminate based on cause. Warren Forster has been…
11/12/2017
Mums speak out on disability, advocacy and activism
For the mothers of disabled children, navigating the roles of advocate and activist can be complex, confronting and a constant struggle. Now seven women – all mothers of disabled children,…
22/11/2017
New app targets misuse of mobility parks
“Using a mobility parking space without a permit even ‘for just a minute’ can block a disabled person’s opportunity to live life freely.”
03/10/2017
Dementia carers feeling overwhelmed
Over half of people caring for a loved one with dementia and cognitive performance issues are overwhelmed, while many also say they are finding themselves feeling “distressed” or “angry”. Data…
01/10/2017
#CarersCount – Carer Support allocations are not working
The Carer Support days allocation does not meet the needs of most of the families I work with. This system needs to be audited. I have asked for information about…
11/09/2017