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…
26/05/2022
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…
18/05/2022
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…
25/08/2021
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…
24/08/2021
Keeping safe through Covid-19
General guidelines Vaccination Information about booking your vaccine. Masks Information on masks can be found here. PPE Guidance To keep you informed on current guidelines regarding gloves, masks, and other personal…
16/06/2021
Abuse in Care Inquiry
The Royal Commission investigating historic abuse and neglect in state and faith-based care has been hearing from disabled people, and people within the sector about their experiences. The Commission is…
26/05/2021
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Part 4A finally repealed under urgency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