Individualised Funding
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.
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“Really glad I changed to Manawanui -
I have more freedom of choice of how the money is spent than before”
Are you starting your journey of considering IF?
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:​
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Download an introduction leaflet. Click on your language to view:
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Visit Frequently Asked Questions about what Funding can, and can’t, be used for.
Individualised Funding (IF)
With IF, you are allocated support hours which are then calculated to an annual budget. You choose how you spend it, and the people you employ to support you. Our team can help you develop a service plan which fits your needs.
These are the different IF programmes currently operating in New Zealand. Manawanui has many customers with each programme.
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Resources to Download​
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Enhanced Individualised Funding (EIF)
This is a programme available in the Bay of Plenty region. EIF takes the idea of personalised budgets one step further and means you can choose to spend your disability supports to achieve your goals rather than just being restricted to specific services.
Enabling Good Lives (EGL)
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:​​​​
It is important to note that the current funding guidelines from DSS have aimed to make the use of all versions of flexible funding consistent across the country. There may be differences in the assessment and planning stage, but the guidelines for how funding can be spent can be found here on the DSS website.
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