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 two years has changed that. These days I think and talk about respite a lot in terms of its … More The importance and value of “Respite”
Recently, the findings from Recommendation 5 & 6 from the Independent Review of Disability Support were announced – supporting a return to flexible funding and the promise of a new assessment tool. For many, this is great news. For my family and for other families supporting those with the most intensive support needs, it will … More Will highest needs ever be supported adequately in NZ?
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. While I work hard to advocate both for Mitchell and … More Disability Budget thoughts…
Almost a year after the Coalition Government made drastic changes to how disabled people and their families could use Individualised Funding we finally have a public consultation. The Consultation began a couple of days ago, and will continue until 24 March with a series of in-person and online workshops , with additional opportunities for individuals … More Disability Support Services (DSS) Consultation – Dividing up the pie
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Experiments in cardmaking, mixed media and all things arty
Bullet journal spreads, my experiences of trying out a range of craft activities and lots of wellbeing tips to help you get the best from life.
Trying to ace sober living
Finding my contented self the sober way
We exist to help people understand themselves.
Letting Go...To Grasp What Really Matters
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Yellow Azalea 