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Manawanui is New Zealand’s expert in supporting people with self-directed disability funding options and the leading host provider of Individualised Funding (IF).
If you have government funding for disability support, and want choice, flexibility and control over how you use your funding and who provides your support, then it is likely you will want to take a look at Individualised Funding.
We encourage you to talk to our experienced team at Manawanui, and your local Needs Assessment and Service Coordination organisation (NASC). Or start by taking a look at some of the resources we have available:
1. Take our Self-Direction Quiz to find out more.
2. Download an introduction leaflet. Click on your language to view. English | Maori | Korean | Samoan | Tongan | Simplified Chinese
3. Visit Frequently Asked Questions about what Funding can, and can’t, be used for.
Often coupled with Individualised Funding(IF), IF Respite is allocated for the purpose of allowing support staff to take a break from their responsibilities by taking time out to help you feel rested and re-energised.
Respite can come in many forms and can be a break away from home, or what some people now call a ‘staycation’. Respite can even be a specific purchase that supports you to have a break.
Respite Funding is allocated by your NASC (Find your NASC), Manawanui can host your Respite and support you to continue to support your disabled loved ones with the care and energy they deserve.
If you’re looking for options or ideas on how to use your Respite effectively, we have a supportive team ready to listen to your needs and enable you to design Respite options that fit your life.
Many people begin their funding journey receiving the Carer Support Subsidy to help assist with Respite costs, what many miss out on is that IF Respite can be allocated instead, which allows a much more flexible use of funding.
We have a handy short animated video which helps explain how IF Respite compares to Carer Support. If you want to talk to use about transferring Carer Support to IF Respite, get in touch with us today.
Enabling Good Lives is also a funding programme that allows people to purchase goods, as well as services to help them pursue their goals. EGL is currently available through three regional programmes :
For more information visit the EGL Christchurch website
For more information visit the EGL Waikato website
For more information visit the ManaWhaikaha website
