Are you a family or whānau member, or carer supporting a disabled person?

Care Matters is holding two free workshops in Porirua and Wellington this October, offering a chance to connect with other family and whānau carers, share experiences, and explore information and support that may be useful for you and your family.

Porirua
Thursday 15 October 2026
9.30am–2.30pm
Venue details provided when you register

Wellington
Friday 16 October 2026
9.30am–2.30pm
Venue details provided when you register

Cost: Free
Food: Light finger food provided

What will be covered?

Topics include:

• Understanding the system

• Supports available in your community

• Enabling Good Lives

• Looking after yourself and your wellbeing

• Planning for the future

The workshops are shaped by the people taking part, so you can also let the team know when you register which topics are most important to you.

The workshops are facilitated by people with lived experience as family and whānau, creating a welcoming space to learn, connect and share.

Register

Porirua workshop:
https://carematters.org.nz/events/porirua-care-matters-workshop/

Wellington workshop:
https://carematters.org.nz/events/wellington-care-matters-workshop/

If you have questions or need help registering, contact Lisa on 022 072 8395 or Lisa@sams.org.nz.