Some funding may be available from the Disabilities Sub Committee of the Lottery Grants Board. Items such as scooters, disability aids and in some cases vehicles and vehicle modifications can be funded.

As a rule of thumb, the Lottery Board can fund equipment to enable people to "get out and about", especially outdoors. The applications need to show that such aids would help achieve Independence and allow people to participate in the community more fully.

There is a heavy demand for grants and as there are limited funds, only 35-40% of applications are approved. As well as the application a letter of support is also required. The maximum grant for a scooter is $4500. More information here and here

Communication aids can be funded where it can be shown that better interactive communication could enhance quality of life. Depending on the disability such aids as faxes, computers etc can be considered.

Intending applicants should first discuss their needs with an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, who would advise on funding applications.

To find your local Occupational Therapist click below here

• Tauranga/Mount Maunganui/Papamoa Occupational Therapists 
• Katikati Occupational Therapists
  
• Te Puke Occupational Therapists
  
• Taranaki Occupational Therapists
  
• Horowhenua Occupational Therapists
  
  

 For your local Physiotherapists click below here 

• Tauranga/Mount Maunganui/Papamoa Physiotherapists
• Katikati Physiotherapists
• Te Puke Physiotherapists 
• Taranaki Physiotherapists
  
• Horowhenua Physiotherapists
  
  

Enquiries for applications can be made by telephoning the Lottery Disability Sub Committee on 0800 824 824.