Please let us know of any news or events happening in your area which may be of interest to our members.
Submit your news to: complexcaregroup@xtra.co.nz
22-25 August 2025 – Parent’s 3–night Respite Retreat in Rotorua: Rest, Respite and Supportive Connection Bookings now open for a 3-night retreat focussed on deep rest, respite and supportive connection for parents who have disabled children (of any age). Individuals and couples welcome. Facilitated by Liz Weatherly, Self Compassion Coach, Reflexologist and Mindfulness Instructor. Dates: […]
Care Matters are running a parent/families workshop in New Plymouth on 25th June 9.30am to 2.30pm. Click the link below for more information: Care Matters New Plymouth Flyer
Parent to Parent are running new parent support groups in several locations, dates and times in the Manawatu region. For more information please click on this link: https://parent2parent.org.nz/locations/manawatu
Written by Cherie Cawdron, Board Chairperson, Complex Care Group Trust Budget Day arrived this year, and I found myself unable to deep dive straight into the numbers as I am currently close to burnout from living the life of a complex carer, while trying to hold down a job and keep up with daily life. […]
A 90-minute free online workshop for parents and caregivers hosted by VisAble Facilitated by Amanda Hanna SomaPsych | Trauma-Informed Education Parenting in the context of child-to-parent violence (CPVA) can be overwhelming, isolating, and deeply exhausting. This gentle and practical workshop offers support, understanding, and accessible tools to help you care for your nervous system — […]