If you or a loved one, need accessibility support, you may be covered by Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People.
Find out if you could be eligible for Whaikaha funded support on their website:
How to access support | Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People (external link)
This journey map shows the process for accessing rehabilitation equipment through Whaikaha:
Getting Whaikaha- Ministry of Disabled People Equipment (PDF, 539 KB)
If you need accessibility support through an accident, you may be covered by ACC (external link) , New Zealand's Accident Compensation Corporation.
Find out if you are able to get financial support through ACC on their website:
What we cover (acc.co.nz) (external link)
This journey map shows the process for accessing rehabilitation equipment through ACC:
Getting ACC rehabilitation equipment (PDF, 522 KB)
Not eligible for Whaikaha or ACC support?
There are other people who may be available to support you. Take a look at our 'People who provide support' page through this link.
Last updated on Friday, 22 September 2023