Providers | Disability Support Services

Find out how to become a provider of disability support services and how you can get help with your work

Audit and assurance

Supporting safe, high-quality services, and better outcomes for disabled people.
Community Residential Support Services

On 1 December 2025, the new contracts and system changes to administer the Community Group Home pricing model under the new agreement came into effect.
Contract information for providers

DSS commissions and funds a range of services. This page provides information on the contracts we use, and the service specifications that apply across the service categories commissioned and funded by DSS.
DSS operational policy

This page contains Disability Support Services operational policy documents.
Equipment and modification services

Disability Support Services’ Equipment and Modification Services (EMS) provide free or subsidised equipment and modifications to disabled people.
High and Complex Framework Operational Strategy

The High and Complex Framework Strategy will improve wellbeing outcomes for offenders with an intellectual disability, who live in secure or supervised care, and are supported within the High and Complex Framework (the Framework). This Strategy outlines how Disability Support Services (DSS) will lead the Framework.
Information for service providers

We offer a range of disability support services through contracted providers such as non-governmental organisations, charitable trusts, private providers and Health New Zealand (HNZ). Find information on how to become a provider or to support your work as a provider.
Learn about Enabling Good Lives

This page includes information on Enabling Good Lives (EGL), including embedding the EGL Vision and Principles.
Newsletter for providers

We have a regular newsletter that provides up to date information designed especially for providers.