Care Matters NZ

19/01/2026

Have your say. Shape the future for carers 🗣️
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Family Leadership Alliance is hosting two online workshops for family and whānau carers supporting someone with ongoing support needs, particularly Enabling Good Lives whānau.
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Cabinet is considering a new Carers Strategy rolling Action Plan, and your experiences and ideas matter 💭 This is a chance to share what is working, what needs to change, and what carers need moving forward.
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▪️Feedback has been extended to 12 March 2026
▪️Open to carers of disabled people, older people, people with chronic health conditions, and whānau providing ongoing support
▪️No prior knowledge needed. The Action Plan will be explained in the session.
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Please attend if you can and share widely with your community 📱Together, our voices can help influence real change across Aotearoa.
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📅 Wednesday 11th February 12.00-1.15pm or 7.00-8.30pm
💻 Register on the Care Matters website https://carematters.org.nz/face-to-face-workshops-and-events-2/?e-filter-994a94f-event-categories=online
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Other workshops can be found on the MSD website https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/consultations/carers-strategy-action-plan/draft-carers-strategy-action-plan.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawPTyHxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeRNJwS9AlrmMyAsVwW_6z7miVCgyx5kas51rBB4FjBtjnSfBvuK-M6N67sgI_aem_1WnMOkdtNdPB8ioFkOCLNA
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A flyer for online Carers’ Strategy Action Plan workshops hosted by Family Leadership Alliance. The flyer shows illustrated people joining an online meeting on a laptop. Text highlights the workshop title, date (Wednesday 11 February 2026), two session times, and that the event is for family and whānau carers supporting people with ongoing support needs, including Enabling Good Lives whānau. A “Register now” and “Book on the Care Matters Website” call to action is included.

14/01/2026

Hareai mai 2026! The festive season and school holidays can be an intense time for carers, and we hope you were able to find a few moments to pause, breathe, and recharge 🛀

We’re looking forward to another year of walking alongside our carer community, supporting you to live your best life for yourselves and your whānau. Throughout the year we’ll be offering both in-person and online workshops, alongside developing resources you’re asking for 👩‍💻

Our highly requested 'New Diagnosis, What Now' workshops are kicking off in February, along with a online workshops on the Carers’ Strategy Action Plan. We’ll be sharing more details very soon 📆

Here’s to a year of connection, learning, and taking steps forward together.
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WorkshopsSee You Soon At Our Find workshops in your area or sign up to our database to be notified when we're in your region next. The Care Matters team

16/12/2025

2025 has been a year of reflection for carers. Tighter funding and fewer chances to take a break have not been easy, yet your resilience and commitment have truly shone 🌟
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This year we held 24 workshops, creating spaces for connection, learning, and empowerment, and we are excited to keep the momentum going. A huge thank you to our team and SAMS for amplifying Care Matters across Aotearoa, and to everyone who attended our workshops and used our resources 👏
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Looking ahead, 2026 brings hope. From 1 April, carers will have new ways to think about and use their funding, and Care Matters will be alongside whānau every step of the way 👣
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Please take time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the moments that fill your cup. Your mahi and heart have been incredible 🤍
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Meri Kirihimete and here’s to an inspiring 2026 🎄🎉
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Six images of the Care Matters team, workshop sessions, attendees and people working. They are laid out in the shape of a Christmas tree, with stars scattered. Text reads Meri Kirihimete and Happy New Year with the Care Matters logo beneath.

15/12/2025

Last month we wrapped up our final workshop of the year. The Manawatū Enabling Good Lives Family Core Group joined us for a rich session to learn about future planning, youth resources, wellbeing, sector updates, EGL and more 👩‍🏫
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Hearing that people walked away with new resources, practical strategies and meaningful connections is exactly why we host these workshops. Our mission is to empower carers across Aotearoa to live the best life for themselves and their whānau ✨
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We’re already excited about the workshops and resources we’ll be bringing in 2026. If you’d like a tailored workshop in your area, reach out to tina@carematters.org.nz 💻
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Workshop attendees are scattered across the room writing. There is a tv screen with 'what's in my community?' on the slide. There are chairs grouped together.

10/12/2025

25/11/2025

A great resource if you have questions about what the EGL (Enabling Good Lives) principles are 🙋‍♀️

04/11/2025

Free Care Matters Workshop for Families and whanau in association with Mid Central Enabling Good Lives.
Date 20th November 2025
Time 10am- 2.30pm

Book below on link.
https://carematters.org.nz/events/palmerston-north-egl/?fbclid=IwVERDUAN2PiZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHvsC-cB-tz3seqI-P3-ZMNoX7h3J_rdGdXUMpqY2XQjLL306qCOSnNFF4uza_aem_jKr2RrRkSdnpLfQvdrfvGw

04/11/2025

Join a free workshop in Palmerston North for disability whānau carers. Learn about support, funding, and wellbeing in your community.

04/11/2025

Free Care Matters workshop. Palmerston North. In association with Mid Central Family/Whanau Core Group. Book here. https://carematters.org.nz/events/palmerston-north-egl/?fbclid=IwVERDUAN2PiZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHvsC-cB-tz3seqI-P3-ZMNoX7h3J_rdGdXUMpqY2XQjLL306qCOSnNFF4uza_aem_jKr2RrRkSdnpLfQvdrfvGw

Join a free workshop in Palmerston North for disability whānau carers. Learn about support, funding, and wellbeing in your community.

28/10/2025

Today is UN International Day of Care and Support, a time to celebrate the incredible mahi of carers! 🤍
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Through our work and our team, we see first-hand the powerful impact carers have on the disability community. We know the past year has been especially challenging, and we want to say thank you for your ongoing dedication and love, it truly makes a difference.
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Tonight at 7pm, we’re partnering with New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZDSA) to host an online wellbeing workshop for carers. Together, we’ll explore tools to strengthen resilience, nurture balance, and support your wellbeing.
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Register here: https://carematters.org.nz/events/nzdsa-wellbeing/

REMINDER: tomorrow night Care Matters and the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZDSA) are excited to bring the Down syndrome community a care and wellbeing workshop!

To mark the UN International Day of Care and Support, we invite parents, family, whānau, and aiga carers to a special workshop honouring your incredible mahi.

This free wellbeing workshop is designed as a calm, welcoming space where you can pause, connect, and focus on you. Together, we’ll explore tools and ideas to strengthen resilience, nurture balance, and support you in the important role you play.

Date: Wednesday 29 October 2025
Time: 7.00-8.30pm
Online

Register here:
https://carematters.org.nz/events/nzdsa-wellbeing/

23/10/2025

Miriam has been part of the Care Matters community for many years, attending eight workshops so far! Her ongoing connection reminds us why we do what we do🤍 Each year brings new questions, tools, and insights to share, and we love walking alongside people through their journeys 👥
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Find a workshop near you and join us! 💻

https://carematters.org.nz/face-to-face-workshops-and-events-2/
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An intro slide about workshop feedback. Then, Miriam chats to the camera, she wears a beige cardigan over a white top. She has light hair tied up and wears glasses. She is sitting at a table, behind her are desks and a large window with trees. The video ends with hands holding and text encouraging you to register for a workshop via the www.carematters.org.nz website.