August 2008
Welcome to the all new Family Care Radio show!
We've split the show into two parts so it's faster for you to download. Listen to the whole programme, or choose from the individual features below.
What's in Part 1?
Duration: 10 minutes
Our first show introduces the programme concept and your hosts. Hear about how Family Care Radio leads the world as an innovative web-based programme just for carers, including information, advice, entertainment and support. Includes an interview with Family Care Radio creator Laurie Hilsgen.
Duration: 5 minutes
42% of carers receive injuries in their caring role. In this first of our Listen and Learn Five Minute Features, ACC Policy Manager Sacha O'Dea explains why ACC supports this new learning and wellbeing initiative for carers. Hear ACC's practical tips and hints to help carers prevent injuries, and improve their health and wellbeing. To receive the new ActiveWellness 'mini mag', published in every issue of Family Care magazine, click here
What's in Part 2?
Duration: 14 minutes
Family Care Radio was there when New Zealand's first Carers' Strategy was launched at Parliament in April. Hear interviews with the Minister for Social Development and Employment, Carers Alliance Chair John Forman, and Baroness Jill Pitkeathley, who encouraged Carers NZ to establish the Carers' Alliance and pursue a Strategy for New Zealand. Read the NZ Carers' Strategy.
Duration: 14 minutes
Entertainer Tina Cross has had several caring experiences during her life. The first when she was a child and her family returned to the Far North to support her grandfather, who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The second was when her mother became ill after being the primary caregiver. This experience was a factor in Tina's choice of Hospice NZ as her sponsored charity for Dancing with the Stars.
Duration: 5 minutes
Relax and let Anna guide you through the first of a series of relaxing meditations designed especially for carers. This meditation is called 'Melt'. Put your feet up, and enjoy a wonderful window of time out!