Whirimako Black’s Song for Carers
Meet Whirimako Black. Whirimako has been singing professionally since she was 17 and helped to care for her father, who passed away in 2006. Listen to our interview with Whirimako, and…
Helping Working Carers and Employers
Meet Dame Caroline Waters, Director of People and Policy for BT (British Telecom). When visiting New Zealand, Caroline talked about the benefits flexible working offers employers, carers, the government and…
Dealing with Dementia
If you are caring for someone with dementia, you may find this article and the related audio, video, and factsheets helpful. The social and economic impact of dementia An illuminating…
Research: The Needs of New Zealand Carers (2010)
If you are feeling frustrated in finding the sort of information you need as a carer, struggling to find the extra money to cover things such as medications or special…
Advice from Relationships Aotearoa
Wellington based clinical leader and counsellor Jayne O’Neill talks us through some of the challenges carers can face in their relationships. Tips to ensure a happy holiday away Planning ahead…
Tina Cross Talks Caring
New Zealand entertainer Tina Cross has had several caring experiences during her life. The first was when she was a child and her family returned to the Far North to…
Caring Family Relationships
How can we best nurture family relationships while caring for a family member? Read and listen to these stories about carers who do exactly that. Carolyn Jury Carolyn Jury and…
Creative Writing: For Carers By Carers
Reading poetry and prose can help us gain valuable insights into any situation in our lives, including our responsibilities as carers. In turn, writing poetry can be a very powerful…
