Disability Support
Lifewise Disability Services offer choices in support for people who live with a disability and have Individualised Funding. We work with you to keep it simple and help you make the most of your budget.
Individualised Funding gives you choices
Individualised Funding gives people more control over their support and flexibility about how and when their needs are met. It puts the decisions and control back in the hands of the person or family themselves.
We’ll help you get started
We help you to plan how you want to use your funding; there are lots of creative ways you can have the support you need.
If you do decide to employ a support worker, we’ll help you understand how to do this.
In Auckland, you may be able to access more support
If you live within the Te Whatu Ora Auckland district, you may also be able to access our home-based support services for personal care, household management and respite care.
To find out more, click here to email us or call 027 534 4409 to speak with Moana.
Our booklet is full of information
We’ve created an Introduction to Individualised Funding booklet. It has all the information you need to get started. We aim to keep Individualised Funding as simple as possible, so please feel free to call us if you’d like to talk through the information. You can reach us on 09 623 7631 and ask to speak to someone in the Disability Team.
You can download our presentation which outlines how Individualised Funding works.
“It is very convenient that Lifewise is there to support us on this journey. This extra support means that my life has now become less stressful and my health has also improved.”
The forms you’ll need are available here
As part of managing your Individualised Funding budget, you’ll need different forms from time to time. You can find them on this page.
We update our forms regularly, so keep checking back here to make sure you are using the most up-to-date one.
- Care and Support Workers Pay Rates – 1st April 2023
- Claim Form Declaration MOH
- IF Advice of Employment
- IF Holiday Application form
- IF Individual Employee Agreement Example Trial Period
- IF Individual Employee Agreement Example
- IF Casual IEA template
- IF Resignation form
- IF Sick Leave form
- IF Client Expense reimbursement
- IF Invoicing Payroll dates – July to December 2023
You can find other helpful links and information here too
This page has other information, such as employment websites and other resources. Please take a look below or contact us if you need help to find something.
Employment Links
Helpful information
Taikura Trust – Needs assessment and service coordination
Whaikaha – Individualised Funding
Disability Connect – Information and advice, free seminars, newsletter
CCS Disability Action – Information and advice
We’re here to help if you’ve got questions
If you have any questions about your Individualised Funding, please get in touch with one of our team. Emails or texts are best as we’re often busy with other clients. Please be patient; we try to answer queries within 48 hours.
Natalie Caxton
NatalieC@lifewise.org.nz
021 281 6422
Makasini Tulimaiau
MakasiniT@lifewise.org.nz
021 247 3568
Michelle Jones
MichelleJ@lifewise.org.nz
021 915 526
Karen Plimmer
KarenP@lifewise.org.nz
021 362 986
Moana Jensen
MoanaJ@lifewise.org.nz
027 534 4409
Faza Asharashid
FazaA@lifewise.org.nz
021 790 251
Salma Sidet
SalmaS@lifewise.org.nz
021 912 749
Please contact Salma for new IF employee paperwork
Michelle Smith
MichelleS@lifewise.org.nz
021 841 676
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