Individualised Funding


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What is Individualised funding (IF)? 

IF is a type of person directed funding from Whaikaha which gives disabled people and their family/ whanau more choice in how they are supported to live their lives fully. 

You choose:

  • Who supports you and comes into your home. 
  • When and how the supports are provided.
  • What items / services to purchase to support you with your disability.

What supports can I receive:

  • Household Management. 
  • Personal care.
  • Respite services, in home or facility based. 
  • Flexi spend purchase items to assist with your disability. 

What can Home Support North Charitable Trust do: 

  • Act as your host providing mentoring and support; 
  • How to use you budget 
  • Employment related support 
  • Assist with flexi spend options. 
  • Provide payroll services. 
  • Provide relief Support Workers – throughout the Northland. 
  • Supply regular statements so you can see how your budget is tracking. 

Contact us:

For further information please contact us by emailing: IF@homesupport.co.nz

More Info about IF and what is available:

Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People: Click here to view a full list of services and funding