Support and services
A wide range of support and services are available for disabled people and their whānau.
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Housing and transport
Your home should be safe and comfortable. Find out how to get support with general housing costs, modifications, help around the home and door to door transport services.
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Child Development Services
Child Development Services support children aged 0–16 years who have a disability or are not meeting their developmental milestones. These non-medical community-based services are designed to help your child reach their full potential.
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Māori and Pacific
There are a range of Māori and Pacific support, advice and advocacy services available for the disabled community. Find out more about their role in the community and how they can assist you.
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Health, safety and wellbeing
Find out about services and resources that can help support the health, safety and wellbeing of disabled people and their whānau and carers.
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Equipment and aids
There is a range of equipment and aids available to support you with communication or daily tasks.
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Specific disability services
There are a wide range of specific disability services available to support your everyday life, maintain your independence and connect with the wider community. Find a service that's right for you.
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Other support available from MSD and other government agencies
In addition to the support we provide to disabled people, whānau and carers, other funding and support may be available from MSD and a range of other government agencies.
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Education and employment
Information about education and employments supports and resources
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Information and resources available through Firstport
The Firstport website has a range of information and resources to support disabled people, whānau and carers.