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Short Term Advocacy

How it works

An Advocate meets with the person who requires support.

The Advocate supports the person to respond to a specific concern.

The Advocate will:

  • Be independent​

  • Work with other supporters

  • Support the person to advocate for themselves

The Advocate will not become involved in complaints about:

  • ​a health service

  • a disability service.

If you have a complaint contact the Health and Disability Commission Advocacy Service.

To receive Short Term Advocacy you must:

  • Live in New Zealand

  • Have a learning disability

  • Be neurodiverse

  • Have a cognitive impairment

  • Have other care and support needs.

What it costs

One hour of advocacy costs $80 excluding GST.

How to pay

At the end of the Short Term Advocacy PASAT will count the number of hours of advocacy that were given.

Then PASAT will make an invoice for you.

An invoice is a bill you must pay.

Financial Hardship

Some people cannot afford to pay for Short Term Advocacy.

PASAT can provide Short Term Advocacy for free.

PASAT uses a fund called the Rangatira Fund for this.

The Rangatira Fund was created from the generous donations of other people.

To ask for free Short Term Advocacy contact PASAT:

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