Get fully funded* support to participate in your community if you have a disability, health condition, are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Everyone should have the opportunity to participate and be included in their community. There are so many benefits to connecting with others in shared experiences, such as:
Explore can provide a very high needs (VHN) service if you or a loved one were assessed at school as very high needs under the ongoing resourcing scheme (ORS), and you have a disability, a physical or mental health condition, neurodiversity, or you are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Our activities can include support for preparing for work, training, and getting involved in your community. You can choose from group sessions or one-on-one support.
Our team provides this service in the following regions:
Everyone is unique and looking for something different. You decide what works best for you, and our team will support you to create a plan that fits your lifestyle, interests and goals.
We can support you to:
Fully funded service*
Our very high needs service is fully funded by the Ministry of Social Development for people who are eligible. This means that you don’t have to pay to use our services, within the limits of your funding.
Privately paid service
Alternatively, if you aren’t eligible for fully funded support, you can pay for our service using your own money. Talk with our team to discuss pricing and support options.
Contact our team to see if we have any funded spots available. If we do have a place that would suit you, you can usually start straight away.
How long does the service last?
You can use our very high needs service for as long as you have funding, or for as long as you choose to, if you’re paying for it yourself. Many people continue using our services for years.
Every disability or health condition is different, that’s why you’ll receive one-on-one support that meets your needs and preferences. No matter what barriers you face, we can work with you to make sure you can access our services.
We can provide: