Finding financial support

This is where you can find out about what financial support is available if you are caring for a young person with a disability.

Everyday living costs

Work and Income may be able to help with daily living costs as well as the additional costs of living with disability. They may also provide support for urgent, unforeseen expenses.

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provide support to people who are disabled because of an accident.

Funded care and services

Needs Assessment Service Coordination (NASC) doesn’t provide direct financial support, but they help disabled people and their carers access funded services like home help, respite services and carer support.

Other funding options

It’s important to get out in the community. If you are finding it hard to cover the costs of transport, here are some places you can get help.

If you cannot get government funding for something you or the person you care for need, there are a number of organisations and charitable trusts that may be able to help.

Advocacy and legal support

Check out our advocacy and legal support page if you need help with organisations, healthcare providers or government departments.

Getting the things they need using advocacy

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If you feel you need some extra support when dealing with organisations, healthcare providers or government departments like Work and Income, here are some places you can get advice.

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)

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It doesn’t matter where an accident occurs, or what caused it — whether it’s at home, school, work or play — anyone who has an accident and is injured or disabled can get support from ACC.

Help with transport costs

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Having access to transport means you and the person you care for can get out and about. If you are finding it hard to cover the costs of transport, here are some places you can get help.

Needs Assessment Service Coordination (NASC)

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If someone you care for needs support because of a disability, you can contact your local Needs Assessment Service Coordination (NASC) service. Your local NASC can identify the kinds of services that are available to support you and the person you care for.

Other funding options

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If your needs can’t be met by your own income or government-funded services, here are some organisations and charities that may be able to help.

Finding Financial Support

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Work and Income may be able to help with living costs if you are unable to work, or if you have to work fewer hours, because of disability.