September 2008
Who cares about you?
Duration: 35 minutes
Family Care Radio asked politicians from each of the political parties currently represented in Parliament what they would do for carers if they were part of the next government. They were all asked the same questions, and all parties made time for Family Care Radio during an especially busy time in Parliament, except for the Maori Party and the Progressive Party. The latter parties have provided their information in text form; review the comments of all eight parties at www.carers.net.nz Meanwhile, listen to their answers and/or link to the extended interviews below:
Extended interviews
Choose from the alphabetical list of parties below to listen to extended interviews from each spokeswoman regarding their policies for carers and to hear their personal experiences regarding caring:
 |  | Listen to more from Heather Roy regarding ACT's policies for carers | Heather Roy talks about her personal experiences regarding caring |
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 |  | Listen to more from Sue Bradford regarding the Green Party's policies for carers | Sue Bradford talks about her personal experiences regarding caring |
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 |  | Listen to more from Ruth Dyson regarding the Labour Party's policies for carers | Ruth Dyson talks about her personal experiences regarding caring |
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 |  | Listen to more from Judith Collins regarding the National Party's policies for carers | Judith Collins talks about her personal experiences regarding caring |
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 |  | Listen to more from Judy Turner regarding United Future's policies for carers | Judy Turner talks about her personal experiences regarding caring |
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What's In Part 2?
Iain Gordon and the theme music for Family Care Radio Duration: 15 minutes
Iain Gordon, accomplished musician, composer and producer and the keyboard player for Fat Freddy's Drop is the creative force behind the theme music for Family Care Radio. Iain is also a carer and has supported his disabled sisters, Jane and Irini, throughout their lives. In this interview he talks to Margie Wheeler about what inspired him to compose the music, which he sees as something that will evolve as the radio show develops. Listen to the interview as part of this month's show and the extended interview, where you can download a taste of the music.