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…
19/06/2012
Avon Hansen-Beadle and The Hibiscus Yukes
Avon Hansen-Beadle and friends get together every week to sing and play the ukelele. They call themselves The Hibiscus Yukes and they meet at a community centre in Orewa, north…
15/06/2012
Advice: Ask your Pharmacist
Chemists provide more services than most of us realise! Community chemists are the the health professionals family carers see most often, along with GPs and practice nurses. Hear advice from…
11/06/2012
Family Choices: Is it Time for Formal Care?
Listen to Dame Kate Harcourt and Dame Fiona Kidman reading from their memoirs regarding their experience when facing this challenge when caring for their Mums. Dame Kate Harcourt Dame Kate…
08/06/2012
Iain Gordon’s Music for Carers
Iain Gordon, accomplished musician, composer and producer, has created a special piece of music for you, the carers of New Zealand and your families, whanau and supporters. Listen to Iain’s catchy…
17/05/2012
Stay Safe – Advice from ACC
Many injuries happen at home, and there can be extra dangers for carers if they are stressed, tired, or distracted. Check every room in the house with safety tips in…
17/05/2012