WE ARE CALLING FOR A BETTER RESPITE AND PAID FAMILY CARE SYSTEM WITH OUR
CAMPAIGN!
of those caring for loved ones
Unpaid carers in New Zealand are twice as likely to be female, devoting an amazing average of 30 hours a week to caregiving on top of any paid work and other family commitments.
2
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are women
The choice to care for someone who is unwell, elderly, or has a disability s or injury means many women suffer financially as a result; they earn 10% less than Kiwis without family caring responsibilities and wcountry w.she-cares.org can’t easily save for their own retirement – while saving w the billions of dollars. To show them we value their contributions to family life, society, and the economy, we are rallying for a better respite and funded care system during 2018-19 with our She Cares campaign.
FIND OUT MORE AT OUR WWW.SHE-CARES.ORG
Join our network - it’s free! By connecting with Carers NZ, we can keep you informed about issues important to all family carers. Contact us on 0800 777 797 or email centre@carers.net.nz www.carers.net.nz
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WWW.SHE-CARES.ORG
