Funding for Transgender Voice Therapy in New Zealand.

Most of our client’s self fund therapy, however if you are not in a position to do this there are some funding options in New Zealand.

Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) may provide a disability allowance for you to receive gender-affirming voice therapy. You don’t need to be on welfare to get the disability allowance or child disability allowance. For further details visit WINZ

You must have a medical certificate from a doctor or specialist. This should clearly state that voice therapy is “an essential medical treatment” prescribed for a medical condition. A common medical condition is “Gender Dysphoria’’ or ‘’Vocal Cord Dysfunction.”

Ask our friendly therapists at ReVoice Clinic for a quote.

You will need to book an appointment at your local WINZ office. Be prepared to build a case and let them know you are entitled to the funding. It may be helpful to contact Gender Minorities and request a peer support worker to help you through this process.