How do I apply for goverment funded equipment?
Firstport website has information about funding available for disability or rehabilitation equipment.
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ACC provides equipment for people with injury-related disabilities or rehabilitation needs.
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The Ministry of Health provides equipment for people who have a physical, intellectual, sensory (vision or hearing) and/or age-related disability.
Go to Firstport - Financial support for disability and rehabilitation equipment 
If you're unable to get government funding for equipment, Firstport also has information about grants.
Grants for disabled children, young people and adults