How to write an NDIS carer or support statement

A short, honest description of what daily life looks like: what help is needed, how often, and what happens on a hard day.

Evidence
Slips and notes in one place.
Diary
What a week actually looked like.
Carer notes
Unpaid support counts too.

General information only. Not the NDIA, not a diagnosis, and not a funding decision. Rules change — check ndis.gov.au before you act.

Why a carer statement matters

Assessments capture a snapshot. A carer statement captures the pattern.

Shows function on a typical day, not a best day.
Describes prompting, supervision, and hands-on support.
Makes variability visible.

What to include

Who you are, your relationship, and how long you have supported the person.
A typical hard day — alone, prompting, hands-on help.
The supports you provide and how long they take.
Safety and risk if support is not there.
How often the hardest situations happen.
The effect on you — sleep, work, health, being on call.

What to avoid

Do not exaggerate.
Do not only describe good days.
Do not use clinical language you are unsure of.
Do not leave out help that feels normal.

Free template — copy and adapt

NDIS Support Statement Participant: [Name] · Written by: [Your name], [relationship] · Date: [date] I have supported [name] for [time period]. I see them [how often]. This statement describes what a typical difficult day looks like and the help [name] needs. A typical hard day. [Morning, daytime, evening.] The support I provide. [Each support, how often, how long. Include prompting.] Safety. [What happens without this support.] How often the hardest situations happen. [Per day or week.] The effect on me. [Sleep, work, health, being on call.] I am happy to be contacted. [Contact details.]

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Common questions

Does the NDIS have an official carer statement form?

No. A clear, honest, specific statement in your own words is what matters.

Who can write a support statement?

Anyone who supports the participant regularly. More than one person can each write their own.

How long should it be?

One to two pages is common.