For a person with a health condition or disability there are a number of ways Work and Income can help.
Both disabled people and their carer’s may be eligible for supports. For the most up to date supports we recommend you go directly to www.workandincome.govt.nz.
Disability Connect can assist you in navigating the supports offered by Work and Income. We will support you and your family to understand what is available.
Below are some of the types of support specifically related to disability:
Community Services Card
If a person you’re caring for needs hospital, rest home or residential care without you, Work and Income may be able to help.
Supported Living Payment
You may be able to get a Supported Living Payment if you’re caring for a person at home who would otherwise need hospital-level, rest home or residential care (or the equivalent). This includes caring for your own child but not your partner.
WINZ will need to see a medical certificate for the person you’re caring for. It needs to be completed by their health practitioner.