Research: Prepared to Care? (UK) 2013
In preparation for Carers Week 2013 in the United Kingdom, a group of charities set out to explore how much, as a society, they are prepared to care. Through an…
18/06/2013
Body Art: Lasting Memorials in Glass
Auckland glassblower Peter Viesnik (left) creates lasting memories of loved ones. His eye-catching glass crucibles give new meaning to the ad jingle “thousands of luminous spheres”. The Auckland artist’s remembrance…
10/06/2013
Advice: Holiday Questions and Answers
Retired air hostess Sheila Wyeth says good planning can avoid travel headaches in the air and on the ground… and Jan Moss shares tips for those travelling with someone who…
29/05/2013
Research: The State of Caregiving (UK) 2013
This research from Carers UK indicates that one in three full-time carers get no practical support. Launched to coincide with its landmark policy conference, the State of Caring 2013 report…
03/05/2013
Having Suicidal Thoughts
Information for family, whanau, friends, and support networks. If you or someone you support has suicidal thoughts, click here to download the helpful information booklet Having Suicidal Thoughts. Prepared by skylight…
08/04/2013
Mood Disorders: Information for Family and Friends
Mood disorders affect the whole family, not just someone who is experiencing a mental illness. However, friends and families are often left in the dark, struggling to cope and not…
03/04/2013
Supporting Someone Who Has Depression?
Caring for a family or whanau member who has depression can be very hard – and it is important to keep yourself well, especially if you are supporting someone who…
03/04/2013
Research: Cost of Disability Report 2010
This document describes the findings from the Cost of Disability research project conducted by the Disability Resource Centre Auckland, Inc (DRC Auckland) in collaboration with the University of Auckland’s Centre…
19/02/2013