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Information for every step of your caring journey!

Information for every step of your caring journey!

Strength: Video Collection

Introducing the Strength for Life Video Series.

Practical exercises you can do in 15 minute intervals at home

Carer Story: Dealing with burn injuries

It pays to be prepared for emergencies: most injuries happen at home in an instant, says Virginia Linton, who was ill prepared when her partner was seriously burned. It began…

Quick And Easy Crafts!

If you have some spare time on your hands, or are looking for something different to do, why not try some of our quick and easy crafts! These inexpensive projects…

AutumnCrafts

Life Coach: Good Vibrations!

What comments, issues, or people ‘press your buttons’? Richard Blakeborough suggests you identify your Anti Calm triggers to deal with stress peacefully. My dictionary describes the meaning of the word…

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Support At Home: Kitchen Confidential

It’s natural to exchange personal information when a support worker comes into your home, but they also need to maintain professional boundaries. After all, they are there to do a…

Factsheet: When Death is Near

Produced in partnership with Carers NZ, Hospice NZ, and the Carers Alliance. This helpful factsheet provides practical advice and information so you can better understand and cope when you loved…

WhenDeathIsNear

Family Care NZ

Published several times a year, each issue of Family Care is packed with helpful articles, moving stories, giveaways, and useful information for carers! Regular features include Useful Things (useful aids, equipment,…

Total Mobility Scheme

The Total Mobility Scheme assists people with eligible mobility issues around Aotearoa New Zealand to travel within their region. It’s aimed at people with temporary or long-term disabilities who cannot…