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.
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, 15 December 2023