As a Carer, you have the option to submit a Carer Statement or request a separate interview to support the person you care for during the planning meeting. This could be particularly important for carers of people with a psycho-social disability.
It can provide additional insight into the impact a person’s mental health condition has on their ability to participate in everyday activities and on the wellbeing of the family.
4 Things Your Carer Statement Should Include
1. How The Caring Role Affects You
Provide an in-depth understanding of how the caring role has affected you personally. Here you can express the emotional, physical, and practical impact that caring for someone has had on your life.
2. Continued Care Commitment & Personal Impact
Whether you are able and willing to keep caring for the person with disability in the same way into the future, and what the impact of your caring role has on your own personal needs and goals.
3. Additional Informal Support
It’s important to provide a comprehensive overview of the involvement and assistance provided by family members and friends in caring for the person with a disability.
4. Any Other Relevant Information
Any other information that would be important for the NDIA to know when assessing supports required
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