Could your DSS funding change at your next review?

Your next review may be influenced by past spending. In 3 minutes, check if you're prepared - and what you might be missing.

He rarangi whakaaro mo nga whanau me nga kaimahi tautoko o Aotearoa

πŸ“’ April 2026 changes are live. Flexible funding budgets may reflect your spending history (June 2023–June 2025), and reassessments may be paused until October 2026 unless urgent.

Based on publicly available DSS guidance as of April 2026. Always confirm with your NASC or coordinator.
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Based on the latest DSS changes (April 2026), we've built a checklist that reflects the evidence reviewers now look for.

Tick each item you've already completed. Click the ℹ️ icon on any item for detailed guidance and real-life examples.

πŸ’‘ Tip: The more items you complete, the stronger your position at review time.
πŸ“‹ Your readiness checklist 0 of 12 completed
πŸ“Œ Next step: Download your checklist and use it for your review conversation. Share it with your NASC coordinator or support team.
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