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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…

Infometrics Report – Economic Contribution of Caregiving November 2022

The economic contribution and sacrifices of unpaid family, whānau and aiga carers in New Zealand for Alzheimers NZ, Carers NZ, the Carers Alliance, IHC and the Ministry of Social Development.…

WeConnect is launched!

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.…

State of Caring Report

State of Caring Report Thank you to everyone who completed both our State of Caring survey and our recent respite survey. 1,648 carers completed our surveys. Your united voice has…

Carer Support Information

The principle of Carer Support is to provide full time Carers with time to themselves as a break from their full time Carer role. This can mean reimbursement of some…

2022 World Carers Conversation

The World Carers Conversation was held on May 20, 2022. This global, virtual event was held with the support of EMD Serono and Embracing Carers. Innovators, researchers, policymakers and carer…

Right on the edge? Close to losing control?

by Tricia Hendry Steps to take when stress is extreme and you’re struggling to cope. The journey of family, whanau and aiga carers can be extraordinarily demanding. At times, strong…

The Covid Complication  – some tips and useful links

For a downloadable copy of this resource, click here by Tricia Hendry The COVID-19 pandemic has given family, whānau and aiga carers an extra obstacle to navigate around! There is…