Respite Grant

The respite grant is to support a family member who is in significiant need of time out or a break and this grant helps to cover the cost of respite accommodation for the child. 

The respite provider must be registered and able to provide a GST invoice. 

Financial Need – To demonstrate that you have a financial need and your household income from all sources is below the following – see chart below – your application may be considered.

Family Size

Income per annum

Family 2

$85,000

Family 3

$105,000

Family 4

$120,000

Family 5

$135,000

Family 6

$150,000

Family 7

$165,000

Family 8

$180,000

Please note that we will not accept any retrospective applications for services that have already taken place and been paid for.

Diagnosis – Please note that primarily sensory and intellectual disabilities will not qualify for Wilson Home Trust funding. If you are unsure or need more information please call 09 488 0126 / 0800 948 787 or email info@wilsonhometrust.org.nz. Note if evidence of a physical disability is not clear a Verification of Diagnosis Form will need to completed by a health professional. Please contact info@wilsonhomestrust.org.nz to obtain the Verification of Diagnosis form.

Please be advised that from the date of receipt of the application, the grant should take a maximum of 3 working days to process and an email notification will be duly sent to the grant applicant advising of the grant outcome.

Before applying for a Grant please consider and review the following:

Staff at the Wilson Home Trust are available for advice, assistance and further information.
Call us on 09 488 0126 or 0800 948 787 or email at info@wilsonhometrust.org.nz