Individualised Funding means that you, as a person with a disability, have greater control over who provides your home support, and how and when it is provided. Options for your care range from engaging support workers and planning how to use your supports, to employing your own care providers and managing all aspects of service delivery.

Visionwest & Individualised Funding
Under the Individualised Funding Scheme, a Visionwest Support Coordinator will discuss your support needs and expectations and help you create a care plan you feel comfortable with and that meets your requirements.
We provide home Healthcare services in the Auckland region, both on the North Shore and in West Auckland, throughout the Waikato, Rotorua/Lakes District and Bay of Plenty. Our aim is to tailor in-home Healthcare to meet individual needs; enabling people to live as independently as possible.
About Individualised Funding
The Benefits of Individualised Funding
The aim of Individualised Funding is to empower the person receiving support enabling you to:
- Have greater input and control into who provides support and care to you.
- Have a say in creating your specific Care Plan.
- Enjoy greater choice and flexibility with your support.
- Manage your own timeframes.
How Individualised Funding Works
NASC will then inform you of the Host Organisations in your area so you can make a decision on who your care provider will be. Once you have made that decision, your details will be passed onto your chosen Host organisation.
When your Individualised Funding is set up, you will be allocated a set number of service hours per week. These hours will be identified as Core and Flexi hours and the value of the hours will cover your Support Worker’s hourly rate, any other expenses that you choose, and the services you purchase from your Host Organisation.
There may be other conditions which will be explained to you as part of the assessment process, for instance, you cannot employ a family member who lives in your home.
Is Individualised Funding for You?
If you can manage your own services or have someone in your support network willing to do so, then Individualised Funding may be right for you.
Talk to your local Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) service to learn more, contact Visionwest Home Healthcare or phone 0800 222 040.