Carer Support Claim Form Changes
Carer Support Claim Form Changes Health NZ / Disability Support Services have made some changes to the way Carers Support Claim Forms are provided. This is an important read for anyone receiving Carers Support. You should receive notice directly. Carer Support customers who currently submit paper claims will receive this information by post. See PDF […]
MS Voice Newsletter – February 2025
Welcome to the February edition of MS Voice—your trusted source for the latest news, updates, and real-life stories from Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand and the MS community. This year promises to be a dynamic one as we continue our commitment to educating, campaigning, and advocating for all those impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. Our focus is clear: […]
Help Shape the Future of Disability Funding
Consultation is underway across the country to help shape future disability funding and service models. This is your opportunity to have your say and we encourage you to do so, now more than ever. Note: This consultation is for people who receive essential disability support after an assessment from a NASC or EGL site. This […]
Second State of Caring Survey Out Now
In 2020-21 more than 1,600 family carers completed the first State of Caring survey. The Carers Alliance are repeating this survey every two years to understand how family carers are doing: their wellbeing, what help they get, what help they need, and their concerns. Since the first survey we’ve experienced COVID-19, flooding in some areas, […]
Why remote working is perfect for people with disabilities
Since the Covid-19 pandemic shifted the goalposts in the world of work, more people are realising the benefits of remote and hybrid setups. On top of the added flexibility that naturally comes with home working, many professionals have noted higher rates of productivity due to the autonomy and potential time savings. For people with disabilities, […]
MS Voice Newsletter – November 2023
Welcome to our November 2023 edition of MS Voice. This month we introduce you to our new banger, invite you to our bladder and bowel health webinar and provide you with up-to-date research and development, amongst other exciting updates. View MS Voice – November 2023 PDF here. View online copy here. If you would like […]
MS Voice Newsletter – October 2023
Welcome to our October 2023 edition of MS Voice. Spring has sprung…….although it seems we are flip flopping between seasons at the moment with this changeable weather! For today, however, you can spring into the October edition of MS Voice, where we update you of our recent AGM and conference, introduce you to some wonderful […]
2023 Election – Carers Alliance Briefing
Carers NZ have published their Election Briefing asking Politicians and their parties how they will care for NZ’s one million plus family, whānau, and aiga carers. Download a copy here: Carers Election Briefing 2023 Final
‘Exhaustion and dread’ : Desperate carer calls for change
Speaking in support of the Carers Alliance petition, Maxine Hall, a carer for her husband with Multiple Sclerosis, speaks of her struggles and hopes that this campaign will at least raise awareness. View original article on Otago Daily Times: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/exhaustion-and-dread-desperate-carer-calls-change A Mosgiel caregiver desperate for a break after averaging fewer than four days off […]
Media Release: Nationwide petition launched to fight “shocking” lack of fair support for carers
Media Release: Friday 5th June 2023 A powerful Alliance representing 56 national not-for-profits is demanding the Government stop “dragging its feet” to provide long overdue recognition and basic rights for the estimated one million largely unpaid New Zealanders struggling to care for whānau and loved ones. The Carers Alliance is now taking its fight to […]