About

What we do

Leaders in Self-Directed Disability Funding

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Manawanui is a social enterprise driven by the belief that self-direction is a fundamental human right. We are strongly committed to supporting our customers’ choices and to going above and beyond to make it easier for people to live their lives how they want, starting with making managing funding easy.

With over 20 years supporting disabled New Zealanders, we are the most experienced Individualised Funding Host in Aotearoa New Zealand, enabling anyone with an approved disability or aged care funding to have more choice, control and flexibility over their supports.

“After years with another provider, and very poor service and quality of caregivers, we are so thankful we chose to make the switch to Manawanui. From the very outset, the people have been amazing which made the transition seamless. Our coach was fantastic - available, patient, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. She stepped us through everything we needed to do to get started, and continue on our own.”

— Alison

To find out more about self-direction, watch this short video.

Digital Tools

Our easy-to-use digital tools make it easy to manage your disability funding. From timesheets and payroll, through to submitting expenses, and managing your budget - Our class-leading portal and app ensure you have total control and visibility of your spending, wherever you may be.

Joining Manawanui could be a game changer for your support journey, find out more about our portal here: Portal (external site)

“We love the App, and the Portal, as they are user friendly and easy to navigate. The communication from Manawanui is fantastic, with regular statements so we can keep on track, and informative weekly newsletters. Life is difficult when you are parenting a special young person, and everyone at Manawanui just make the journey a little easier - thank you!”

Experienced Team

From getting started to making payments, our Manawanui team provides you with as much, or as little support as you need. We are passionate about ensuring people make their own choices about their supports.

Our friendly Customer Experience Centre and Coaches are there to give all the support you need, including one-on-one support during your first 3 months and on-going support in everything from payments to assistance with recruiting support workers. Our regular training livestreams and online training tools mean you can also get support whenever you like.

National Provider

Working with customers across Aotearoa New Zealand

As a national provider in the disability sector, we work with customers from every region of Aotearoa New Zealand and work collaboratively with all the Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination Services, Te Whatu Ora regions and many community and national support groups.

Our weekly livestreams and newsletter, strong Facebook community and regular in person regional meetings ensure you are regularly updated – and feel part of a wider community!

Industry Leadership

We are passionate advocates for changes to disability supports that result in positive change and more choice and control for people. Manawanui is actively involved in contributing to System Transformation, and strongly support the Enabling Good Lives principles which are guiding the long-term change direction.

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