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05/04/2026

Love my Spirit of Adventure Trust adventures! 🥰

31/03/2026

The response to Aunty Lizzie’s Reset Day has honestly blown me away 💛

So many messages from mums and caregivers saying they’re exhausted… overwhelmed… and just needing a break 🥰.

And I get it.

Because when you’re always the strong one, the patient one, the one holding everything together…

when do YOU get held?

This is why I’m creating Aunty Lizzie’s Retreat - your own Reset Day.🤗

Not something fancy or overwhelming just a space where you can come as you are, be understood, and leave feeling a little lighter.

I’ll be sharing the details for the first one very soon 💛

You’re the safe place for everyone else…
Aunty Lizzie’s Reset Day is a safe place for you!! X

(It will be small and intimate, so if you’ve messaged me already, you’ll get first access)

30/03/2026

I’ve been thinking about this for a while…

What if there was a space just for caregivers, mums, aunties… the ones who are always “on”…

A place where you could actually take a breath, feel understood, eat good food, and not have to explain your life to anyone.

I’m looking at creating small, affordable “Aunty Lizzie’s Retreat” days, nothing fancy, just real support, connection, and a chance to reset.

If this sounds like something you’d need (or even just wish you had), comment below or send me a message 💛

I’d love your thoughts before I bring this to life.

17/03/2026

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week! 🌻

A global initiative celebrating the strengths, talents, and perspectives of neurodivergent people. Let’s celebrate how every mind makes our communities brighter! 💛

Alt text: "Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16–20 March)" with a Sunflower in the top right corner, a green lanyard wrapped around, and the Hidden Disabilities logo in the bottom right.

03/03/2026

Confused or concerned about the funding changes coming in April? Join us online on Wednesday 11 March at 10.00 am for a practical hui with Disability Support Services (DSS).

We are pleased to be joined by Alastair Hill, General Manager from DSS Transformation. who will talk through what the changes mean in real life, what is staying the same, and answer common questions.

✅ What the changes mean in practice
✅ What is changing and what is not
✅ Clearing up common misunderstandings
✅ How people with disabilities, whānau and carers can access supports

There will also be time for Q&A.

👉 Register now - Phone: 0800 227 363, send us a DM or email: information@drct.co.nz

10/02/2026

We are delivering the first stage of improvements to Disability Support Services (DSS) funded supports for disabled people, families, whānau and carers.

13/01/2026

Auntie Lizzie is back 😄

After a very well-rested holiday, today came in hot. 🔥

Nine kids… eleven if you count Cyruz and Baylee, who were lovingly recruited for extra hands (and extra chaos control). Full house, full hearts 💕

I absolutely love seeing these young people come together in a space where they can just be themselves, catching up with friends, laughing loudly, and just enjoying each other’s company. 🤗

Cards were played. Lunch was eaten. Music was pumping. Arts and crafts got messy. Chocolate chip cookies were made & Games were played 🎮

Feeling excited for what 2026 is going to bring… but for now, grateful to have this space!! 🥰

03/01/2026

Aunty Lizzie is out of office, soaking up the sun and catching up on some well-earned rest ☀️

Back on the 12th Jan, recharged, refreshed, and ready for another year of adventures!

See you all then 😊

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all my amazing respite kids and their wonderful families/caregivers 🎄✨

Thank you for trusting me with your incredible humans this year. Your kids bring laughter, joy, chaos (the fun kind), and so much love into my world. I’m endlessly proud of every milestone, every brave moment, and every giggle we’ve shared.

Wishing you a Christmas filled with calm moments, happy hearts, full bellies, and maybe even a sleep-in (hey, Christmas miracles do happen). Here’s to a new year of growth, smiles, and plenty more memories together.

Big love,
Aunty Lizzie ❤️🎅

05/12/2025

When I first became a mother of twins in 2003, I had not heard of the term ‘respite’. My lived experience as a family carer to a medically complex and disabled son for close to twenty t…

13/10/2025

🍹 Aunty Lizzie’s back in action! 🍹

After an amazing holiday filled with sunshine, chaos, and one too many colourful cocktails (for research purposes, of course 😜), I’m back, recharged and ready to look after your little cherubs again! 💛

They say you can’t pour from an empty cup… well, mine’s been topped up with tropical vibes and a splash of laughter! 🌴✨

Bring on the giggles, crafts, cuddles and adventures, Aunty Lizzie’s ready to roll! 💪

04/10/2025

🌴 Aunty Lizzie is officially on holiday! 🌴

Time to swap routines for relaxation, packed lunches for poolside snacks, and early alarms for absolutely nothing. 😎

I’m recharging the batteries, soaking up some sunshine, and making memories with some of my favourite people! 🥰

Grateful for the little humans, big humans, big hearts, and busy hands that make my world so full… but right now, Aunty’s off-duty, soaking up sun, smiles, and family time. ❤️

After a wild few months of respite care, platters, life and a whole lotta love — it’s time to refill my cup (and maybe a few glasses too 😉).

“Life’s all about balance, one day you’re making magic for everyone else, the next you’re horizontal by the pool with zero responsibilities.”

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