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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. 

People who provide support

You should also check out the 'Get support' section. It's chock-full of organisations, communities and groups across the motu (country) who are experts in nearly everything under the sun.

Explore the 'Get support' section on Firstport

Last updated on Friday, 9 August 2024

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