Carers Alliance meet with Louise Upston
Last month, Carers NZ and the Carers Alliance met with Louise Upston in her roles as Disability Issues Minister, and Minister for MSD. They had a frank chat with the Minister, and presented documentation with ‘quick win’ asks, which could easily be immediately implemented. From using positive language about carers and caring, to releasing Carer […]
Menzie’s Understanding MS Course
Learn more about multiple sclerosis with the award-winning Understanding MS, a FREE online course developed by Menzies Institute for Medical Research in partnership with MS Australia and MS Plus and in collaboration with Wicking Dementia Centre. The course is for everyone, including people living with MS, their families and carers, plus medical, nursing and allied […]
MS: A Marathon, But No Walk in The Park
Entrants in the iconic Red Stag Rotorua Marathon take up the challenge for a wide variety of reasons. Some like Michael Voss (two hours, 23 minutes and 48 seconds) are driven by the need for speed and the joy of winning. Further down the field the reasons can be quite different. Take entrant #2060 for […]
MS Voice Newsletter – March 2024
Welcome to the March edition of MS Voice – it’s a real banger 😉🚗. We are excited and gearing up for the Bangers to Bluff Car Rally next month!! In this edition we introduce you to all the amazing people and companies that have supported our participation in this fun yet important event. We tell […]
Immediate changes to Disability Support Funding – Have your say
Yesterday, 18 March, Whaikaha, Ministry of Disabled People announced immediate changes to disability support funding purchasing rules. These rule changes impact those on: Carers Support (CS) Individualised Funding (IF) Enhanced Individualised Funding (EIF) Choices in Community Living Enabling Good Lives (EGL) personal budgets. These changes remove much of the flexibility of funding which has been […]
🎉🦸♂️ Calling all young superheroes! 🦸♀️🎉
Superheroes of Aotearoa New Zealand………Are you ready to unleash your superpowers and join the fight against a villain called Multiple Sclerosis? MSNZ is thrilled to introduce our brand new MS Superhero Activity Booklet just in time for Children’s Day on 3rd March. This action-packed booklet is not your average colouring book. It’s a thrilling adventure […]
Pharmacists: A Crucial Team Player in the MS Puzzle
Read our article in this months edition of Pharmacy Guild, describing just how important Pharmacists are in managing the comorbidities of MS.
‘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 […]
Recognizing and Supporting the Challenges Faced by New Zealand’s Family, Whānau, and Āiga Carers
Carers play a crucial role in our society, providing essential support and care for their loved ones. However, their invaluable contributions often go unrecognized and unacknowledged. The Carers Alliance of New Zealand is taking a stand and advocating for the establishment of a Minister or Commissioner for family carers, as well as the development of […]
Vacancy – Seeking co-opted Committee Member with Fundraising and Partnership Expertise
MSNZ is looking for an individual with skills in fundraising, partnerships and/or marketing to provide direction to the Executive Committee based on sound knowledge and experience. The co-opted member will provide leadership and strategic direction to the governance team in the development of a national fundraising and corporate partnerships strategy. We are looking for an […]