Our 2011 election manifesto - Labour Party

Protect the health and wellbeing of carers
Enable carers to take a break
Provide financial support for carers
Provide training and pathways to employment for carers
Labour also recognises that disabled parents face additional challenges in providing
parenting for their children.
Labour will support disabled parents to ensure that their children get the best start in
life.
The report The Best of Care looked at policy, legislation and operation practice related to
children and young disabled people and their families who are involved with Child, Youth
and Family Services. It highlighted some critical issues that are limiting effective support for
disabled children and their families.
Labour wants to provide all children with a safe and supportive home environment.
Additional resources in comparison to other families may be required for families with a
disabled child. Health and education needs are often not coordinated and support needs not
provided.
Labour will offer better support for parents through early intervention and family
support through the Well Child framework.
See also Labour‟s Children‟s policy.
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