LATEST NEWS

Carers NZ have just released their State of Caring Report 2 (May 2026).  This report is based on an extensive carers survey completed by Carers NZ.  The report was prepared by Synergia.  The report is available here https://www.complexcaregroup.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Synergia-State-of-Caring-Report-Two-May-2026.docx The report details wellbeing impacts of caring, financial impacts on carers and considers the future of caring.  […]

Young Carers NZ are forming an Advisory Group.   The group will meet 3 or 4 times per year (mostly online) and a small koha payment will be made to group members.   For more information please click here https://www.complexcaregroup.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Final-YCNZ-TOR-OCT-26.docx About Young Carers NZ Young Carers NZ is a support network providing information, recognition, community navigation, leadership, […]

A conversation about the new Disability Needs Assessment process and what you can do to prepare. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN How the new Needs Assessment Tool works Tips for a successful Needs Assessment Understanding the MyDSS Funding Plan Planning for up to 5 years under the new MyDSS Funding Plan What does Flexibility with Individualised Funding mean? […]

Join us for a free online workshop where myself and Complex Care Group board member Tony McLean https://www.complexcaregroup.org.nz/about/board-members/  will guide you through some of the changes to the disability Needs Assessment tool and Individualised Funding (Personalised Funding) budget allocations, effective from early April.   As you may have heard, Disability Support Services (DSS) have created […]

VisAble have created this useful resource with ideas to help families and caregivers navigate the Christmas holiday season.  Check out the resource here