Yes. There is no approved-provider list, and your host can pay an independent support worker you choose. Many people use Individualised Funding exactly this way.
Your host handles the payment side. If you are unsure how they want invoices set up, ask them. Each host has its own process.
Source April 2026 fact sheet, Disability Support Services
Last checked 3 July 2026
General information about the funding system, not advice about your specific situation. Your host is the right place for that.
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Talk it through with a person.
Jamie has worked inside the funding system for fifteen years. The Discovery Call is free, 15 to 30 minutes, no commitment. For working through your specific situation, a paid Support Session is NZ$40 for 15 minutes online, or NZ$80 for an hour in person in Christchurch. Or email jamie@neurosupport.co.nz.