Support and services
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Housing and transport
Your home should be safe and comfortable. Find out how to get support with general housing costs, modifications, help around the home and door to door transport services.
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Education and employment
Education and employment should be fully accessible to our disabled community. Find resources to support learning, looking for work and creating an inclusive workplace.
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Māori and Pacific
There are a range of Māori and Pacific support, advice and advocacy services available for the disabled community. Find out more about their role in the community and how they can assist you.
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Health and wellbeing
Do you need support with general personal health or wellbeing? Find out what assistance may be available to help you meet costs for a range of health services.
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Equipment and aids
Get equipment and aids to support you with communication or daily tasks. Find out about funding for equipment like hearing aids, medical alarms, glasses, and making changes to your place of work.
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Specific disability services
There are a wide range of specific disability services available to support your everyday life, maintain your independence and connect with the wider community. Find a service that's right for you.
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Carer support and respite
If you care for someone with a disability there are services and subsidies available to support you too. Find out how to take a break while making sure the right level of care is in place.
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More helpful health, social, and disability related services
Learn about various helpful health, social, and disability related services
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Emergency preparation and support
New Zealand is at risk from range of natural hazards. This page includes information on what support is available for disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori and whānau before, during and after an emergency event.
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Support from other government agencies
Responsibility to meet the needs of the disabled community is shared among several Government agencies.
The following list provides a wide range of disability supports but may not be exhaustive.
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Guidance and resources
Information around disability and helpful resources.