Bridging the Gap: Homecarers and 1Health Partner to Bring Quality Elderly Home Care to New Zealanders

Bernard Teo • 27 July 2025

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Finding reliable, prompt elderly home care in New Zealand is far more difficult than many families expect. The public system is under enormous strain—strict eligibility criteria, workforce shortages, and fragmented services have left many families with limited, inconsistent support. As New Zealand’s population ages, the challenges will only increase: by 2030, the sector faces a projected shortfall of nearly 10,000 aged care beds, with public and private resources stretched to breaking point.

Funding constraints and systemic workforce pressures mean public home care support is only accessible for those with the highest, most complex needs. For everyone else, hours are rationed, wait lists are long, and care options are rarely tailored or delivered on time. Clients and their families are left feeling isolated and overwhelmed, with few well-organised, high-quality alternatives offered in the private sector. The result? Too many older New Zealanders are struggling to cope at home without the help they deserve.


Why Choose Homecarers?

This is where Homecarers makes a crucial difference. As one of New Zealand’s most trusted private providers, Homecarers delivers:

·       Compassionate, personalised support: Each client is matched with the right carer, based on individual needs and preferences.

·       Immediate, flexible care plans: No waiting lists, complicated bureaucracy, or rigid eligibility rules—get tailored help quickly, whether for a few hours or 24/7 care.

·       Responsive, transparent service: Homecarers keeps families connected with digital assessments, real-time updates, and prompt communication.

·       Consistently high quality: Only skilled, reliable carers are selected, ensuring your loved one receives the attention and dignity they deserve.


Announcing an Exclusive Partnership: Homecarers & 1Health

Homecarers and 1Health are proud to announce a new partnership to make high-quality elderly home care more accessible for Kiwi families. As part of this collaboration:

·       All 1Health members receive an exclusive introductory discount when booking Homecarers’ services—a unique opportunity to access private, professional home care at reduced cost.

·       Seamless referral and onboarding: 1Health and Homecarers ensure families enjoy a stress-free, coordinated experience.



How to Access the 1Health Member Discount

1.     Visit Homecarers online and complete the simple contact form, indicating you are a 1Health member.

2.    A friendly Homecarers advisor will promptly contact you to arrange a no-obligation assessment and explain your introductory discount.

3.     Begin home care, tailored to your needs with unmatched responsiveness and compassion.



Why This Matters

With the public system under-resourced and unable to meet the growing demand for tailored, timely care, private solutions like Homecarers are essential. Homecarers fills the gap—providing the high standards, flexibility, and peace of mind families cannot find elsewhere. The new partnership with 1Health makes it easier than ever to secure support when you need it most.



Don’t let your loved ones struggle alone. Access the support, dignity, and independence they deserve, right at home.

Contact Homecarers today to discover how this new partnership with 1Health can help your family.



1.     https://www.nzinitiative.org.nz/reports-and-media/opinion/aged-care-a-silent-emergency/ 

2.    https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/new-zealand/aged-care-crisis-too-few-beds-rising-costs-and-a-failing-health-system/MVXSJQG7VZE57MROWKWAO4F7RY/ 

3.     https://www.treasury.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2024-05/pc-inq-mess-sub-114-home-and-community-health-association.pdf   

4.    https://www.health.govt.nz/system/files/2025-03/Health BIM Part A - Ensuring New Zealanders have timely access to the quality health services they need - H2025059451.pdf 

5.     https://etu.nz/crisis-in-home-support-demands-urgent-government-overhaul/ 

https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2208/S00002/the-perfect-storm-health-and-housing-crisis-will-see-more-new-zealanders-struggle-to-access-aged-care-services.htm

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Disclaimer:

This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. Every person’s health situation is different. For personalised guidance or diagnosis, please consult a qualified clinician.

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