NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments

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What are NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments?

NDIS functional capacity assessment helps measure how well you can carry out everyday tasks at home, work, school and in the community. These assessments look at important areas like your well-being, independence, support needs, mobility, communication, self-management, learning and self-care, giving a clear picture of the supports you need to live as independently as possible.

As a registered NDIS therapy provider, we provide a detailed functional capacity assessment that aligns with NDIS funding to enhance your goals and improve your quality of life. Conducted by experienced occupational therapists, the insights from this assessment may help you secure funding tailored to your specific needs.

Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA)

The Functional Capacity Assessment offers a complete evaluation of your abilities and needs across 35 key life tasks, including communication, mobility, self-care, social participation, and learning. This assessment is ideal for individuals who require less than six hours of daily support and are not planning to move to a different accommodation in the near future.

Benefits of the FCA

Clear Picture of Abilities: Gives you a straightforward look at your strengths and challenges in everyday tasks.
Personalised Report: Provides a clear, easy-to-understand report that outlines your needs and abilities.
Potential for NDIS Support: Offers helpful information that may help in getting NDIS funding suited to your needs and goals.
Guidance for Ongoing Support: Helps identify necessary supports, therapies, and assistive technologies

Funding Required

The assessment typically takes around 6-8 hours, but the actual time may vary based on individual needs.

Unsure if you Need a Functional Capacity Assessment?

If you’re unsure about whether you need a functional capacity assessment, here are some specific examples of situations in which it may be beneficial:

If your NDIS plan includes a stated requirement for an functional capacity assessment
If you have never undergone a comprehensive assessment of your level of participation and support across all areas of life, and would like a detailed overview of your functioning
If your current level of support, both funded and non-funded, is no longer meeting your disability-related needs
If you receive up to six hours of funded daily support but believe that a more tailored, directed, and intentional approach would greatly enhance your quality of life.

Read our blog article on the difference between an occupational assessment and a functional capacity assessment if you’d like to know more about each assessment.