AUT Study – Looking for people aged 55 years and over
Researchers at the Auckland University of Technology are looking for people aged 55 years and over to talk about how being harmed or mistreated as an older person by somebody…
24/07/2024
Loneliness Meetings – Waikato region
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,…
06/06/2024
Government needs to make family carers’ payments simple and sensible
The Court of Appeal has just released a decision that family carers of disabled people are not employees of Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People. While it is good to…
17/04/2024
Changes to Disability Funding
Thank you so much for your responses to our survey! We are very grateful that so many of you took the time to share your experiences. To read responses, collated…
21/03/2024
Richard Terrill on Loneliness
New Zealand Air Force veteran and RSA representative for Let’s End Loneliness, Richard Terrill, says that the profound loneliness he felt when he was a young man and away from…
19/12/2023
Carers NZ around the motu
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…
09/11/2023
New Wellbeing Content Series with Auckland inclusive stylist Mo Doy
Check out our wellbeing content series with Auckland inclusive stylist Mo Doy! If you’re a busy family carer, her advice can help you look and feel good every day. Join…
28/03/2023
HELP AND ADVICE for extreme weather events
For emergencies, always call 111. If you are registered you can do this via the 111 text line. Prepare ahead of emergencies Get Ready Accessible Information NZSL: Updates and information in…
27/01/2023