A national registered charity that provides practical help for people caring for family or friends who are older or have ill health, a disability or a mental health issue.
Phone: 0800 777 797
Address: PO Box 47-385, Ponsonby, Auckland 1144
Ministry of Social Development
Provides information about caregiver allowances and support.
Phone: 04 916 3300
Address: Postal address: P O Box 1556, Wellington 6140
This website provides a list of services that provide carer support and respite care.
Ministry of Health (Moh)
This site has information about “getting respite services”, the eligibility criteria, and how to be assessed.