Dance a part of Lucy's active life Lucy is member of a large family – parent Pip and William have six daughters. Lucy has a rare chromosome disorder, the chromosome Q13 deletion, a condition which affects only four others in New Zealand and about 150 people worldwide. Lucy is profoundly deaf with no verbal communication and she lives with autism, hyperactivity and OCD. Lucy has a team of three support workers on rostered shifts. Her sisters and parents also provide support an

Fiction fan's dreams take her to Hollywood Rose is a lively young woman who loves to visit her friends when she heads into town. She is also passionate about her favourite TV shows, even writing a bit of fanfiction. Rose loves science fiction and fantasy. She has a particular interest in the Vampire Diaries, which was her favourite show for over a decade. She always wanted to meet the characters in real life, and Individualised Funding made her dream come true. Rose travelled

Green fingers get to work in the greenhouse  Rebecca is a gardening enthusiast who is turning her passion into a sustainable business. As a recipient of a Fund for Good grant, Rebecca grows vegetables to sell at a local produce market. Living with her parents in Southland, her Dad Neville provides support while Mum Dianne works full-time. The family moved out of town to live a farmland lifestyle, complete with livestock and plenty of garden space. “We thought we’d try to give

Just like any other child his age, Xavier goes to school, has friends and loves outdoor activities. He enjoys listening to music, watching television and has a passionate interest in bikes, cars and anything with wheels. He always looks forward to going for a ride on his custom-made tricycle designed especially for him with the help of Fund for Good. Xavier lives in Milton with his foster parents, Alex and Margaret, who are both retired. It was at a family conference that the

Bradley loves to bake and is on a mission to be the King of Doggie Treats in Southland through his business Bradley’s K9 Munchies with the help of a Fund for Good grant Bradley lives in Invercargill and is supported by his Mum Sarita, sister Brittany and Jenny, a co-ordinator in the disability sector, and of course his Chief Taster and furry friend, Snuggles. With the help of his support team and the Fund for Good grant, Bradley’s dream of starting his own dog treats business

For 14-year-old Sam, biking isn’t just a hobby, it’s a vital part of his well-being. Living with autism, OCD, and severe anxiety, Sam has found cycling to be a soothing and grounding therapy that helps him self-regulate and experience independence. Being out in nature brings him immense joy and a sense of calm. However, Sam’s old second-hand bike, without pedal assist or suspension, limited him to flat terrain and prevented him from fully exploring the trails he loves. Suppor