Overview Under the Gambling Act 2003, all profits from playing Lotto are used to benefit New Zealand communities. The New Zealand Lotteries Commission runs the Lottery, and the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board distributes its profits. The Department of Internal Affairs administers the funds on behalf of the Board. Lottery Individuals with Disabilities will fund equipment to support individuals to contribute, participate in and connect with their communities. This can include assistance dogs, communication equipment, vehicles, vehicle modifications, scooters and other mobility equipment. Ngā Hua / Outcomes The outcomes sought by this Fund are: ● People with disabilities will actively participate in and have better access to their community; ● Children and young people with disabilities and their families will be more connected to their community Grants Management System is the place you can make a request for funding. Go to this link ( https://communityadviceandgrants.dia.govt.nz/user_sessions/new ) and you will see this page
If you have not signed into the grants and client management system before, you will need to set up a RealMe account. You will be prompted to do this when you log in to the grants and client management system for the first time.
You can also set up a RealMe account on the RealMe website. For more information, follow the link below:
Step1. Click “ Create a Request “
Step2. Click “ Lottery Individuals With Disabilities
Step3. Choose your age range
Step4. Fill in your “ CURRENT SITUATION “
Step5. Choose your LOCATION and ETHNICITY
Step6. Complete “EQUIPMENT”
Step7. Choose “ ACCESSIBILITY “
Step8. Fill in OUTCOMES
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Step9. Complete “ AMOUNT REQUESTED “
Step10. Upload “SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Verification of Disability
Letter of Support
Supporting Documentation
To apply to the Lottery Individuals with Disabilities fund you need to provide:
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1 Verification of Disability
This part of the form is to be completed by a registered health professional.
https://www.communitymatters.govt.nz/assets/IWD-Uploads/VOD-form.pdf
2 Letter of Support
You will need to include a letter of support with your request for funding.
This letter should come from a third party, someone in your community, and the letter should include information on how you have contributed to the community and how you will continue to contribute to the community with the help of the grant.
Some good examples are; helping at the local marae, church or sports club, as a parent helping with your child’s school or club, or volunteering at a support group related to your disability.
If the request for funding is for equipment for a child, the letter should be in relation to the child’s parents or guardians.
