Wellbeing and Counselling Grant

A wellbeing and Counselling Grant is available for any family member who has a child with a physical disability and requires counselling or support that will enhance their wellbeing. This may include parents, carers, siblings, grandparents or the young person themselves. The grant is up to the value of $1,000 exclusive of GST ($1,150 inclusive of GST) and may include childcare costs. You may choose your own counsellor.

Please note that we will not accept any retrospective applications for services that have already taken place and been paid for.

The wellbeing and Counselling grant includes: Counselling, relaxation courses, yoga, mindfulness and ways to enhance wellbeing and reduce stress.

There is a limit of two wellbeing and Counselling grants per family before the child turns 22 years.

Please be advised that from the date of receipt of the application, the grant should take a maximum of 3 working days to process and an email notification will be duly sent to the grant applicant advising of the grant outcome.

Before applying for a Grant please consider and review the following:

Staff at the Wilson Home Trust are available for advice, assistance and further information.  Call us on 09 488 0126 or 0800 948 787 or email at info@wilsonhometrust.org.nz


There are two ways to apply for a Grant:

  • download a PDF Application Form, print, complete and post or email to The Wilson Home Trust
  • fill in the on-line Application Form below and submit

Download PDF of the Wellbeing and Counselling Grant Application Form