Counselling Grant
A Counselling Grant is available for any family member who has a child with a physical disability and requires counselling or support that will enhance their wellbeing.
This may include parents, carers, siblings, grandparents or the young person themselves. The grant is up to the value of $690.00 inclusive of GST and you may choose your own counsellor.
Financial Need – If you do not have a Community Services Card and can 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 |
$70,000 |
|
Family 3 |
$87,000 |
|
Family 4 |
$100,000 |
|
Family 5 |
$113,500 |
|
Family 6 |
$128,000 |
|
Family 7 |
$140,000 |
|
Family 8 |
$153,000 |
If you do not have a Community Services Card and your income is below the amounts above, please fill out the Financial Need Detail Form and email it to grants@wilsonhometrust.org.nz or attach it to your application.
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
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