Understanding the significance of a Carers Statement is crucial for individuals living with mental health conditions, their carers, and healthcare professionals involved in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This document provides a detailed view of daily life, including the support received from carers, and highlights the importance of their role in the NDIS planning process.

A well-crafted Carers Statement facilitates a more accurate and effective NDIS plan, enabling individuals to access the necessary support and services to improve their quality of life. This statement allows individuals, their carers, and healthcare professionals to collaborate and identify the support required to achieve their objectives.

Why is a Carers Statement Vital for NDIS Planning?

A Carers Statement is essential for NDIS planning as it:

Provides a detailed view of daily life, including the support received from carers
Highlights the importance of the carer's role in the NDIS planning process
Ensures that the individual's unique needs are understood and addressed
Facilitates a more accurate and effective NDIS plan
Enables individuals to access the necessary support and services to improve their quality of life

When to Create a Carers Statement

A Carers Statement is essential during the following milestones in an individual's NDIS journey:

Initial Access Request: A Carers Statement supports the application and provides valuable insights into the individual's needs
First Planning Meeting: The statement informs the development of the NDIS plan and ensures that the individual's goals and needs are accurately reflected
Plan Reassessments: A Carers Statement can be updated to reflect any changes in the individual's needs or circumstances
Change of Circumstance: A Carers Statement can inform NDIS planners and ensure that the plan is updated accordingly

Who Should Be Involved in Creating Your Carers Statement?

Anyone who plays a significant, unpaid role in the individual's care should be involved in creating the Carers Statement, including:

Family members
Friends
Anyone who contributes to the individual's daily support and wellbeing

How Amity Mental Wellness Assists

At Amity Mental Wellness, we understand that creating a Carers Statement can be overwhelming. That's why we're here to assist you. Our team can work closely with you and your carers to gather the necessary information and insights, articulate the realities of your daily life, and the invaluable role your carers play.

Ensuring Your Voice is Heard

We'll guide you in uploading your Carers Statement to the NDIS MyPlace Portal, ensuring it's ready for review by your NDIS planner. Our team can also advise on the best times to submit this document and how to follow up to ensure it receives the attention it deserves.

Your Journey with Amity

At Amity Mental Wellness, we're more than just service providers; we're partners in your journey towards a fulfilling life with the NDIS. For more information and personalised assistance with your Carers Statement, visit us at Amity Mental Wellness.

Reference List

Australian Institute of Family Studies. (2019). Carer involvement in NDIS planning: A systematic review. Retrieved from

University of New South Wales. (2020). Carers and the NDIS: A study of carer experiences and outcomes. Retrieved from

Q: What is a Carers Statement?
A: A Carers Statement is a vital document that provides a detailed view of daily life, including the support received from carers.

Q: Why is a Carers Statement important for NDIS planning?
A: A Carers Statement is essential for NDIS planning as it provides a detailed view of daily life, highlights the importance of the carer's role, and ensures that the individual's unique needs are understood and addressed.

Q: Who should be involved in creating a Carers Statement?
A: Anyone who plays a significant, unpaid role in the individual's care should be involved in creating the Carers Statement, including family members, friends, and anyone who contributes to the individual's daily support and wellbeing.