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 […]
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 […]
Carers story – Rachel – Help people to help you
Rachel lives in the West Coast. She’s givens us her account of what life is like when caring for a loved one with MS. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dExmejCanLY Please sign the Carers Alliance petition, calling for recognition and protection of New Zealand’s family, whānau and āiga carers.
Caring for the carers: the impact of MS on families
Multiple Sclerosis (MS), is a chronic, progressive condition that causes a host of symptoms, including vision loss, pain, fatigue, cognitive changes and impaired coordination. Many MS symptoms are unseen. The impact of MS on those diagnosed is life-changing and relentless. But what is often less considered, is the impact on family carers, many of whom […]