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Community Services Card
The Community Services Card (CSC) can help you with the costs of health care and public transport. You don’t have to be on a benefit to qualify for the card. You can also use the card for healthcare services for your dependent children under 18. Always carry your card with you to make it easy to get the benefits.
- discounts when you visit your GP
- emergency dental treatment
- eye glasses
- hearing aids
- reduced bus, train and ferry fares
- reduced prescription fees
You may also be eligible for Household Management Support funded by DSS if you have an updated CSC.
Driving classes
Here’s a list of driving classes for people with physical or learning disabilities in Auckland:
Driving with a disability
Most people with physical disabilities can get a driver licence, and most people who had a licence before they acquired a disability can continue to drive.
Power steering and automatic cars have helped make driving possible for people with physical disabilities. In addition, almost any standard production vehicle can be modified.
Help to get a driver licence
Work and Income can connect you with providers who can help you get your driver licence.
They can help you with things like:
- studying for the learner licence test
- professional driving lessons for the restricted or full licence test
- paying the test fees
- a vehicle to take the test in.
St John Health Shuttle
The Waka Ora Health Shuttle is a koha based community service, delivered by volunteers, that transports people to health and wellbeing related appointments, and then brings them home again.
Total Mobility Scheme
If you’re an Auckland resident with a disability, you may qualify for the Total Mobility Scheme. You can get a subsidised rate on selected taxis for door-to-door transport. You’ll also get an accessible concession loaded on a Total Mobility AT HOP card used to pay for discounted travel on public transport.
Vehicle modifications
Vehicle modifications can open up a world of possibilities for disabled people, offering greater independence and mobility. Explore how these changes can enhance your travel experience and make getting around easier.