Information for applicants
What assistance is available to whom
Assistance Available
Accommodation
Recipients can receive up to $150 per night towards accommodation costs.
Food
Recipients can receive $30 per person (applicant and support person only) per day if overnighting.
Fuel
Fuel costs for travel based on the return kilometres to the medical facility.
Airfares
Airfares in some circumstances where travel to a more distant facility outside of Central Otago or Southland may be required and if travel by car is considered impractical.
Requirements
- Confirmation of medical appointment is required and proof of this must be provided.
- A bank account number of the applicant or their guardian must be provided and the Trust reserves the right to authenticate this.
- Applicants must provide a photo of a bank document showing: the bank name or logo, the account holders name and street address.
Advice to applicants
It is the intention of the Trust that all applications will be decided with within 5 working days of the application being received.
All successful applicants will be advised immediately a decision has been made. They are subsequently required to advise the Trust about the effect of the funding on them financially, their wellbeing and other points as they see fit, to assist the Trust in its activities.
All unsuccessful applicants will be advised immediately a decision has been made. The Trust may make suggestions to the applicant that may help them either secure funds from the Trust in the future or direct them to other services that may be able to help.
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