We’ll find out the disability supports you can get in Auckland so you can live your best life possible.

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Who is eligible

Physical disability

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Intellectual disability

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Sensory disability

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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How we do it

It all starts with a request for a needs assessment. You can apply for yourself, or someone else can do it for you. There’s a range of Ministry of Health supports and services out there and we’ll check if you can access them. We want to understand your disability needs and together we’ll create a pathway so you can live the best life possible for you.

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Stories

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We are Taikura Trust

Three moms from different backgrounds tell us how we've touched their lives. We've partnered with Attitude Media to help us share real stories from real people. Watch our video.

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Michelle makes sure client referrals are processed promptly

A good life

“Dad wanted to raise our family in a safe place,” says Michelle as she recalls the big move they made to New Zealand from Taiwan when she was 12-years-old. “And I was like, ‘sure!’”

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The road home

Maxwell once joined the relentless stream of Aucklanders looking for an affordable place to rent. But he wasn’t searching for just any home. Maxwell had lived in residential services since he was five-years-old and was ready for greater independence.

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Jackie has vision impairment and is playing the piano

Blind ambitions

Jackie had it all planned: she wanted to be a counsellor and set up her own counselling business. During her second year of studying, she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa—a defect in the retina— and became blind. But she wasn't going to let that stop her dream.

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