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AUTUMN 2026 InTouch | 3 NEWS ROUNDUP Have your say: Consultation on draft Action Plan to support carers 03 926 3385 www.htsystems.co.nz Single caregiver operation No standing strength required Quicker transfers Simpler sling solution No batteries NZ Designed and Made SIMPLIFY YOUR HOISTING WITH THE A new choice in hoists KERA SIT2SIT TRAVEL VERSION AVAILABLE NOW The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is keen to hear your thoughts on a new draft Action Plan, which will provide a roadmap for the long- term issues New Zealand’s unpaid or informal carers face. There will be Far left: Viv Fitzgerald, South Island Manager (pictured centre), and a group of helpers at a recent fundraiser. Left: The regular February coffee catch up was enjoyed by the Papanui Coffee Group. multiple ways to provide feedback, including community led workshops, public online workshops, written submissions or a quick online survey. Consultation will be open until 12 March 2026. To have your say on the Carers’ Strategy Action Plan, go to: https://tinyurl.com/3unbh55u To read the full story, go to: https://tinyurl.com/yukv7x5p