The Cerebral Palsy Society launched their getOutThere programme on the 1st September 2007. The getOutThere programme is being rolled out around NZ. It is operating in all major cities and a number of regional towns.

This programme is designed to get people with cerebral palsy engaging with their community.

It is a voucher system that helps fund the part of the taxi fare that is not covered by the Total Mobility Scheme

The Society intends to supply vouchers to the value of approximately $200 per person (per 6 months) to approved applicants. The vouchers can be used for transport at the user’s discretion.

The Society has entered into agreements with selected taxi companies to accept these vouchers. Click here to see the list and areas covered (ie. If there is a taxi company in your area accepting our vouchers, then the programme is operating there :) If there isn't, then contact us and we can assess whether to approach a taxi company in your area to join our programme).
From analysis of data this will equate to the average user being able to double the number of trips currently taken each year.

• There's two ways to apply to join. Either fill the online form below, or download an application form and post it to the Society. The alternative is to contact the Society on 0800 503-603 to have one posted to you .

• If you wish to join the Society the membership fee is $10/year for an individual or $15/year for a family membership. A membership application form is also available by clicking this link. Membership Form. The alternative is to contact the Society on 0800 503-603 to have one posted to you. (The Society's financial year goes from July through to June of each year)