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Financial support for people with disabilities

Funding provided by the New Zealand government and other agencies for children and adults with a long-term disability, injury or illness.

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Allowances and benefits

Find out about allowances or benefits from ACC, Work and Income or Veterans’ Affairs for people who can’t work due to a long-term disability or illness.

Grants and scholarships

Grants, awards, scholarships and fundraising options available to disabled children, young people and adults in New Zealand.

Home help

Government funding for home and community support services to help disabled and older people stay in their own homes.

Home or car modifications

Government funding for housing modifications and vehicle modifications for people with a long-term illness, injury or disability.

Live-in care or support

Government-funded community homes and hospitals for disabled people, older people and people with mental health or drug and alcohol problems.

Deaf or hearing loss

Government funding is available for people who are Deaf or have hearing loss to help you communicate and live safely.

Blindness or visual impairment

Financial help, equipment and support services provided by the government for people who are blind or have visual impairments.

Disability equipment

Disability equipment and daily living aids funded by the government or available to buy, borrow or hire.