Disability Supports in Aotearoa

At times, people reach out to us asking for support that we don't offer at All is for All. We understand that at times the disability sector is hard to navigate. To make it easier for you to find the right support, we have created this list below. 

If you need Government level support 

• You may need to have a needs assessment in order to access funding for personal cares or household management, or other forms of care. You can find out more about this process, at this link here which takes you to the DSS website.
• Other supports, like intervention for abuse or neglect, emergency preparedness, and other services, are available via the Whaikaha website. This link will take you to the website.
• CCS Disability Action can also help you navigate the sector, find out more at this link which explains their supports.
• For disabilities resulting from injury, ACC is usually responsible (instead of DSS) ACC has a range of services for people who have had an injury that has led to a long-term disability. You can see more at this link here, about the services. The link takes you to an explainer page.

If you are a young person with a disability 

• The Yes Disability Resource Centre is an organisation focusing on empowering young people with disabilities and providing them opportunities, you can see what is happening and the opportunities at this link.

If you are receiving "individualised funding" but feeling confused

• This video, by a funding provider, may be useful. This video takes you to YouTube, it explains individualised funding.
• If you have had a needs assessment and receive disability support funding, then you may be receiving individualised funding, or a form of it. If you are unclear about this, you need to ask your needs assessor. Here is a list of needs assessors, as they differ by region.

If you need more information or support finding the right service

• Disability Information Advisory Services exist to help with that. You can find the right service for you, here.
• ILS is an organisation that is part of the Disability Information Advisory service, find out more from them here.
• Firstport, a hub for resources is also helpful; you can see more about the website here.
• If you are a carer, you can find support at Carers NZ. This webpage also helps you know if you are a carer, click through here.

If you have questions about your equipment 

• Where to go for support, differs based on region (where you live) a good place to start is Accessable, this link takes you through to a page with information.
• DSS also funds equipment and aids through their EMS contract, a list of providers to seek help, guidance or ask your questions to is here.

If you want to find employment or job opportunities 

• Workbridge is funded to help with this, see the disabled job seeker support, here.
• Moxie is a programme run by Recreate. It provides purposeful work experience and employment training to develop pathways towards meaningful community contribution. Find out more here.
• Support with this is regional, here is a list for employment supports across Aotearoa.

If you need community 

• The D*List is a place to go, with events, articles and other community activations for disabled people.
• PHAB runs clubs and events that are fully inclusive, see about these here.

If you have questions about school or study

• A range of providers exist to help you or your loved one transition from school, to university. Find a list here.
• Every learner studying in Aotearoa New Zealand, domestic and international, is covered by the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. This details how disabled people (or diverse learners) should be supported.
• Support is available at all stages, here is a comprehensive list of supports for all stages of education. 

Because we work in the disability space, we often have people reach out to us for help. If you’re looking for support in Aotearoa related to disability, these wonderful people are the specialists to talk to. 

All is for All doesn't offer disability supports or individual help. We create opportunities for disabled people wherever we can, through our talent agency; which provides paid opportunities (without exclusivity or any rules which limit your ability to pursue other options) and we also at times offer internship, paid work experience or networking opportunities. 

For formal support, we aren't your go to. But hopefully this list helps you on your way.