Disability allowances and benefits

If you can’t work, or you work reduced hours, because of an injury, illness, or impairment, you might be able to get some financial help.

In this section

Needs assessments for government funding

Explore Needs assessment service coordination funded by DSS.
Individualised Funding

Learn about Individualised Funding (IF), a way for disabled people to employ or directly manage their disability supports.
Financial support for NZ Defence Force personnel

Find out what financial support is available from Veterans' Affairs.
Getting payments from ACC if you are injured

You might be able to get weekly compensation payments if your injury is covered by ACC.
Allowances and benefits from Work and Income

Find out what financial support you might be able to get from Work and Income.
Disability equipment funding

Equipment funding.
Visiting Work and Income

Some tips and advice for if you’re visiting a Work and Income office for the first time.
Setting up myMSD

Get set up with work and income.