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Spotlight on Carers 

Parents and carers play a vital role in the lives of children and young people.

Below you will find information and links to services that can support you in your role as carer.

Carers Victoria is the peak body for unpaid carers, representing and providing support to carers in Victoria.

They run a Carer Advisory Service Monday to Friday, provide information regarding financial supports and benefits carers can access, coordinate events for carers, and offer a Carer Support Group Directory. 

You can also become a member (for free!) to receive the latest news and access to exclusive events.

Visit Carers Victoria here and access information about financial supports available for carers attached

MyTime organise and run Parent Support Groups for all parents and carers of children under the age of 18 who need a higher level of care than other children because of disability, chronic medical conditions, or other additional needs. You can find groups running in your local area or join an online group. 

Find out more about MyTime.

Other organisations that offer support, advocacy and assistance that are worth exploring include Advocating for Children with Disability and Carer Gateway. 

Finally, you do not need to look very far to find articles and posts on the NDIS funding cuts that families are experiencing. 

The current changes and uncertainty are creating challenges and distress for many.

The category of funds appearing to be most impacted – Social and Community Participation. 

For many families this translates to a reduction in Support Worker hours and their child being able to participate in less activities. 

While it is not a guarantee, a Carer Statement submitted at review or reassessment time is an opportunity for your voice to be heard. 

If you are unsure about what to include in a Carer Statement, below are some links to some useful information:

How to write a carer statement - Care Space

How to write impactful lived experience and carer statements - My Plan Manager

As always, if you have any NDIS-related questions, please feel free to reach out by calling the school or emailing me directly daisy.grinter@education.vic.gov.au😊

Daisy Grinter

NDIS Navigator