Money

Table of financial support - A Guide for Carers

Need Available financial support Who to contact
Money to help you if you have a low or no income Supported Living Payment Work and Income
Caring for someone with an injury Help at home after an injury Accident Compensation Corporation
Income support for the person cared for Work and Income
Work and Income (Senior Services)
Financial help if you’re caring for a child Work and Income
Working for Families Tax Credits Inland Revenue
Help with extra costs Disability Allowance Work and Income
Help with extra costs if you’re caring for your partner who’s in care Special Disability Allowance Work and Income
Extra help for people 65 years and over SuperGold Card Work and Income (Senior Services)
Money to help you if you are going through hardship Money to help you if you are going through hardship (general) Work and Income
KiwiSaver Inland Revenue
Extra help with medical costs Prescription Subsidy Pharmacist
Community Services Card Work and Income
High Use Health Card General practice
Help with housing costs Accommodation Supplement Work and Income
Rates Rebate Scheme Local council
Respite Carer Support subsidy
  • Ministry of Health NASC
  • District Health
  • Boards NASC
Help getting around National Travel Assistance Scheme for Health and Disability Services
  • Ministry of Health NASC
  • District Health Boards NASC
Total Mobility Regional councils or Auckland Transport (AT) if in Auckland
Equipment and devices for the person you care for Funding for equipment such as wheelchair, walking frame, speaking or reading software, glasses and hearing aids Ministry of Health
Lottery Grants Community Matters (Lottery Individuals with Disabilities)
Housing and vehicle modifications for the person you care for Housing modifications Ministry of Health
Vehicle modifications Ministry of Health

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