Navigating services & supports

Supports and services you may be entitled to

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Work & Income

Summary of the financial supports available through Work & Income that you may be entitled to as someone living with a rare disorder or someone caring for a person with a rare disorder.

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Disability funding

Overview of disability support services available to people who have a physical, intellectual or sensory disability (or a combination of these) that meet other specific criteria. Disability funding can also be used to purchase respite options.

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Other financial support

Additional information about financial support that you may be entitled to as someone living with a rare disorder or someone caring for a person with a rare disorder.

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Advocating for yourself and others

Information, tips and links to advocacy services to support you when advocating for yourself.

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Mental health and wellbeing support

Services available in New Zealand to support your mental health and wellbeing.

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Transition to independent living

Resources and support organisations for rangatahi transitioning to independent living.

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Patient Resources

Services and resources that may be helpful for people living with a rare disorder in New Zealand.

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Genetic Testing

Information about genetic services available in New Zealand.

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Rare News

Our Collective

Rare Disorders NZ is the collective voice of all people living with a rare disorder and their whānau. Our rare collective is made up of more than 150 disorder-specific support groups. Our work is informed by the issues important to our collective, and we work together to improve healthcare and wellbeing for everyone living with a rare health condition in New Zealand.

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