Disability support
We support a more inclusive community for those living with a disability or impairment. Through supporting local and valley-wide initiatives, programmes and steering groups, we encourage people both in the community and workplace to gain a better understanding of disability.
Total Mobility Scheme - Te Kaupapa Nekeneke
Funded in partnership by local and central government, the Total Mobility Scheme assists people with long term impairments to access appropriate transport to meet their daily needs and enhance their community participation.
For more information, visit transport.govt.nz.
New Zealand Disability Services
If you require ministry-funded support services it’s best to talk to a needs assessment and service coordination centre.
For more information and a list of services and centres visit the Ministry of Disabled People website.
Health and disability related benefits
If a health practitioner feels a person may be able to receive assistance because of their health conditions or disability they will often transfer them to their local Work and Income provider.
For more information about health and disability assistance visit the Work and Income website.
Disability Responsiveness New Zealand
Disability Responsiveness New Zealand supports and encourages social change, equality and accessibility. Their focus is on the provision of professionally delivered, disability-responsiveness education and training, to as many New Zealanders as possible, in the most cost-effective manner possible.
For more information visit the DRNZ website.
Your Way / Kia Roha
A charitable trust dedicated to helping disabled people thrive, living the lives they choose in their communities.
For more information visit www.yourwaykiaroha.nz.
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