Individualised Funding
Learn about Individualised Funding (IF), a way for disabled people to employ or directly manage their disability supports.
What is Individualised Funding (IF)?
IF is available throughout New Zealand for eligible people who have either a Home and Community Support Services or Respite allocation. IF gives disabled people more choice in how they are supported.
Individualised Funding gives those who are eligible more choice control and flexibility in the way you use your disability support budget. IF enables people to pay for a wider range of disability supports – not just the traditional supports (Personal Care or Household Management, Respite Services currently available under IF). If you are using IF, you are able to purchase supports aligned with the Purchasing Guidelines.
More information about Individualised Funding (IF) is available on the Disability Support Services website.
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Who can get IF?
To access Individualised Funding (IF), you'll need to have an assessment. Start by contacting your local Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) provider to discuss whether this funding is right for you.
You may be eligible for IF if you:
Are eligible for Disability Support Services
Have spoken with a NASC to check if IF suits your needs
Have been given a support service that you can manage with IF.
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