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Ministry of Social Development,
The New Zealand Carers’ Strategy and a five-year Action Plan have been released to begin addressing some of the issues that impact on the nearly 420,000 New Zealanders who assist friends and family members who need help with everyday living because of ill health, disability or old age.
The Carers’ Strategy is a joint initiative between the Government and the NZ Carers’ Alliance, a network of 45 non-governmental organisations. It is an important first step in acknowledging informal carers and the very real difference they make in people’s lives.
During extensive consultation, carers said they needed help in learning how to protect their own health and wellbeing, getting better access to breaks, and support that enables them to balance their caring role and employment.
Read more in the Carers Strategy and Action Plan online: www.msd.govt.nz/work-areas/cross-sectoral-work/carers-strategy/index.html.