MS: Busting the Myths
August 20, 2024 | Uncategorised
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 […]
March 19, 2024 | Funding, Petition, Uncategorised
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 […]
June 26, 2023 | Advocacy, Carer, Carers, Life with MS, Media, Petition, Progressive, Uncategorised
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 […]
June 23, 2023 | Advocacy, Carer, Carers, Media, Petition
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 […]
June 7, 2023 | Uncategorised
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 […]