Improving conditions for family carers: July 8, 2019

Yesterday the Government announced it would make considerable changes to the way family carers are treated in New Zealand. These include adding partenrs and parents to the group of people eho are paid for care, as well as an increase in payment form the minimum wage. The government indicated it will also repeal Part 4A of the Health and Disability act which barrs family carers from pursuing claims of discrimination in the courts. While groups are pleased with these changes, they are also disappointed the assessment process around who gets paid, and how much, is not changing. Lachlan spoke with Laurie Hilsgen, Chief Executive of Carers NZ about the changes.