Support for carers
Advice for carers seeking support for their wellbeing.
Caring for a disabled family member can be incredibly rewarding but also very challenging. It can be easy to put your own wellbeing aside while you focus on meeting your family member’s needs and helping them live their best life. It is important that you take steps to look after yourself.
Here you will find information and advice to support you through your caring journey, so you can be the best carer you can be. Whether it is encouraging your loved one to be as independent as possible, having a plan to take breaks from caring, or connecting and sharing your experiences with other carers, there are a lot of practical steps you can take to support your own wellbeing. Organisations like Carers New Zealand and Care Matters provide advice and resources for carers.
There is also a variety of financial support options you can look into to help cover the costs that come with caring for a disabled family member. Disability Support Services, Work and Income, and ACC can provide different types of financial support depending on your situation.
In this section
-
What is it like to care for a disabled family member?
Learn about the roles and responsibilities of an informal carer.
-
How support people can develop resilience
Check out ideas about how to keep yourself healthy so you can continue to be a great carer.
-
Supporting children with a disabled sibling
Advice on what you can do to help ensure the wellbeing of children with a disabled sibling.
-
Carer support in New Zealand
Information about what support is available for carers.
-
How to connect with other carers
Ideas and advice for carers of disabled people who want to connect with other carers.