Briefing Updates
Carers NZ and the Carers Alliance are engaging with the Government and all parties to ensure better progress for New Zealand’s 430,000+ family, whanau, and aiga carers in the next three years.
09/12/2020
Part 4A finally repealed under urgency
The repeal of Part 4A goes some way toward redressing the problems of paying family carers and corrects an injustice that should never have happened, say the Carers Alliance and Carers NZ.
05/08/2020
Carers forgotten, report finds
Almost 700 carers completed the Caring In Lockdown survey.
08/07/2020
COVID-19 Guidance – now a page
removed from news, now a page, not sticky and redirection in place
04/03/2020
Not for Profits Welcome New Government Carers’ Strategy
The new Carers’ Strategy Action Plan for 2019-2023 has been launched.
04/12/2019
Global State of Care
IACO the international network of carer organisations has released its global report on the state of caregiving in 9 countries. This landmark report is on global carer priorities, featuring policies…
26/11/2018
Flexible Funding To Support Disabled People and their Families report
The New Zealand Carers Alliance contracted Synergia to undertake a review and analysis of New Zealand’s flexible funding models notably Carer Support and Individualised Funding and its variants. The resulting…
20/09/2018
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