Vehicles & Equipment Funding to Drive or Travel

Want to drive but need vehicle modifications?

Those people who require a modified vehicle and or special equipment to drive or travel may be eligible to obtain funding for this.

Anyone wanting funding to purchase or modify a vehicle must first have an assessment with a suitably qualified Occupational Therapist with specialist skills in vehicle purchase and modification.

The assessor must determine that the use of a vehicle and/or modifications to a vehicle would meet the person's essential needs related to their disability, and they are eligible for Ministry of Health funded support.  The Specialised

Assessor then completes an application requesting the relevant services.

If you require equipment to get into, travel safely or drive the vehicle you must also be assessed by a suitably qualified allied health professional, who has the relevant accreditation as an Assessor.

For example:

  • Car seat for a child (Sitting Level 2 or 3)
  • Hoist (Personal Care)
  • Transferring equipment (Personal Care or Walking)

The Specialised Assessor completes an application requesting the provision of equipment if it is agreed that the person:

  • is eligible for Ministry of Health funded support, and
  • needs the equipment for independent or safe transportation.
If the person is not eligible for Ministry of Health funded services, or vehicle purchase, modifications and/or equipment are not considered as being the most suitable solution, the Specialised Assessor should discuss other support or funding options with you. 

The following funding is available for eligible people living in New Zealand:

  • Vehicle purchase  Maximum $11,900
  • Vehicle modifications  Maximum $11,900
  • Driving assessment No maximum amount
  • Travel costs Costs incurred in travel to attend assessment
  • Note: all amounts include GST

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Who To Contact

For further information about Ministry of Health funding for vehicle purchase, vehicle modification and driving assessment, contact the funding administration service for your area: If you live in Auckland or Northland, contact Accessable, call free (New Zealand only) 0508 001 002.

For all the rest of New Zealand, contact Enable New Zealand, call free (New Zealand only) 0800 17 1995.
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