Bereavement Bouquets
When ordering funeral flowers or a plant for a grieving person, Whitney from Flowers on Featherston recommends blooms and foliage in creams, whites, and greens. If you favour colourful blooms,…
23/05/2013
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
Young Carer Story: Nerd + Beefy
University student Lauren Hitchin is one of nearly 10% of 15 to 24 year old Kiwis who support an ill, elderly, or disabled friend or family member. “NERD”, a man…
18/04/2013
Government Services for Seniors
Download this helpful guide which covers a range of information and help that’s available to people aged 65 years and older. Produced by the Ministry of Social Development, Services for…
18/04/2013
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
Rural Support Options
Tight-knit, loyal, renowned for caring on their own and for their own, the strength of NZ’s rural communities is legendary. So it’s no wonder that many country folk are reluctant…
03/04/2013