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?
Today I want to talk about what it means to ‘carry the load‘ for a complex caregiver. I have been motivated to write about this as I continue to see the role of women in caring roles being devalued by our current government. While there are some men who are the primary caregivers of those … More Carrying the load …
One of the side effects since 18 March 2024 (the day flexible funding died) is that disabled people and families have borne the brunt of the Government deciding that each Ministerial deparment must pay their share of support for a disabled person and their family. In the attempt to stabilise the Disability Budget and to … More Silos and Postcodes …
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…
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
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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 