An adult Functional Capacity Assessment provides a comprehensive understanding of your strengths, functional capacity, support needs and participation across everyday life.

It is commonly completed to support NDIS access requests, plan reviews, changes in support needs, assistive technology recommendations, Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), support coordination and future planning where appropriate.

At All Things Therapy, we complete comprehensive, evidence-based Functional Capacity Assessments that accurately reflect your strengths, functional capacity, participation and support needs.

Our experienced occupational therapists work collaboratively with you and your support network to produce clear, practical reports that support NDIS planning, funding decisions and future goal setting.

With no current waitlist and fast turnaround, we're committed to making the assessment process as efficient, supportive and stress free as possible.

Functional Capacity Assessments provide evidence-based information to support NDIS access, plan reviews, funding decisions and future support planning, helping ensure recommendations reflect your individual goals and support needs.

Assesses everyday activities such as personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, routines and community access to better understand functional capacity and identify strategies that support greater independence.

Explores participation in work, study, volunteering or other meaningful activities, providing recommendations that support organisation, routines, executive functioning and sustainable participation.

Assesses movement, balance, coordination, strength, endurance and mobility to understand how physical functioning impacts everyday activities and participation.

Explores how sensory processing and emotional regulation influence everyday life, participation, wellbeing and engagement, with practical recommendations tailored to your individual sensory profile.

Assesses whether assistive technology, equipment or environmental modifications may support greater independence, participation, accessibility, comfort and safety across home, work and community environments.

Recommendations can be shared with healthcare providers, support coordinators, employers, families and other members of your support network to promote a coordinated, person-centred approach.

Explores participation in relationships, community activities, recreation and social environments, with recommendations that support meaningful participation, confidence and connection.

Your occupational therapist will gather information about your medical history, daily routines, strengths, goals and current support needs. This includes discussing and observing everyday activities to develop a comprehensive understanding of your functional capacity and participation across daily life.

Where appropriate, standardised occupational therapy assessments may be used to evaluate areas such as functional capacity, cognition, executive functioning, sensory processing, mobility, self-care or participation. Assessment selection is tailored to your individual needs and goals.

Where relevant, your occupational therapist may assess participation across your home, workplace, education or community environments to better understand how everyday activities, routines and environmental factors influence your functional capacity.

Where appropriate, your occupational therapist may assess sensory processing preferences and patterns to better understand how sensory experiences influence participation, wellbeing, emotional regulation and everyday activities.

Functional tasks relevant to your everyday life may be completed to better understand your abilities and participation. Activities may include personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, community access, work-related activities or other meaningful occupations that reflect your daily life.

Your occupational therapist may assess physical, cognitive or emotional endurance to better understand how fatigue or activity tolerance influences participation across everyday activities and routines.

With your consent, information may be gathered from family members, support workers, healthcare providers, employers or other members of your support network to provide a more comprehensive understanding of your functional capacity across different environments.

Following the assessment, your occupational therapist will prepare a comprehensive, evidence-based report outlining your functional strengths, support needs and recommendations. Reports are designed to support NDIS planning, funding decisions, future therapy, assistive technology recommendations and other supports where appropriate.

We believe that neurodiversity is a valuable and natural part of human variation. Our neuro-affirming approach recognises that neurological differences, including autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions, are part of the diverse ways people experience and engage with the world.

Our Functional Capacity Assessments focus on understanding each person's strengths, preferences, support needs and goals, ensuring recommendations are practical, meaningful and individualised.

We aim to provide a safe, respectful and inclusive assessment experience where every individual feels heard, understood and valued.

Our occupational therapists work collaboratively with you throughout the assessment process, creating an environment that encourages authentic participation and ensures recommendations accurately reflect your everyday life.

Every person's experiences, priorities and goals are unique.

Our occupational therapists take the time to understand what matters most to you, considering your physical, cognitive, sensory, emotional and environmental factors to ensure recommendations are tailored to your individual circumstances.

We believe you are the expert in your own life.

Our assessments are designed to support informed decisionmaking by helping you better understand your strengths, support needs and functional capacity.

We encourage active participation throughout the assessment process so your voice remains central to every recommendation.

Where appropriate, we work collaboratively with family members, carers, support workers, healthcare professionals and other members of your support network.

This collaborative approach helps ensure our recommendations reflect your everyday experiences and support coordinated care across all environments.

Where appropriate, we collaborate with employers, educators, healthcare providers, support coordinators and other professionals to develop a comprehensive understanding of your functional capacity.

This collaborative approach helps ensure recommendations are practical, coordinated and support meaningful participation across work, education, home and community settings.