Changes to Whaikaha Funding

As you are probably aware, Whaikaha announced changes to its Purchasing Rules and Equipment and Modification Services on Monday, March 18, 2024.

The Cerebral Palsy Society is preparing its response and advocacy actions. Therefore, we are asking members for their input.

We are aware there is not a lot of clarity around Whaikaha’s changes, but at this early stage we are wanting to hear how people are feeling to help us plan our next steps.

* Please note this is an anonymous survey, unless you decide to provide us with your contact details at the end.

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* 1. Are you a member of the Cerebral Palsy Society?

Yes

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* 2. When you heard about the Whaikaha funding changes how did it make you feel?

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* 3. Which type of funding do you receive? (Tick all that are relevant.)

Carer Support

Individualised Funding

Enhanced Individualised Funding (EIF)

Choices in Community Living

Enabling Good Lives (EGL) personal budgets

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Do Whaikaha’s funding changes impact you and your family?

Yes

Don’t know - funding changes are not clear

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* 5. In what areas do you think the changes will impact you and your family? (Tick all that are relevant.)

Transport (ie taxis)

Travel (ie domestic/overseas travel)

Respite

Equipment

Therapy

Carer support hours

Self-care

Activities/outings

Work

Other (please specify)

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* 6. On a practical level, how do you expect the changes will impact your daily life?

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* 7. Can we contact you if we have any further questions or we would like to discuss your answers?

Yes

If yes, please add your name and email/phone