Functional Capacity Assessments in Adelaide

We complete Functional Capacity Assessments for children and adolescents to understand their strengths, current functional abilities, support needs and participation across everyday life.

Assessments explore areas such as self-care, communication, emotional regulation, sensory processing, learning, social participation, mobility and independence. Reports provide a clear picture of how a young person functions across home, school and community environments, with practical recommendations that support meaningful participation and future planning.

We work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, schools and other professionals to ensure each assessment accurately reflects the child or adolescent's everyday experiences, goals and support needs.

We complete Functional Capacity Assessments for adults across Adelaide to provide a comprehensive understanding of functional abilities, participation and support needs across everyday life.

Assessments may explore areas such as daily living, communication, emotional regulation, cognition, mobility, community access, work participation and independent living. Reports are individualised, evidence-based and provide practical recommendations that support NDIS planning, funding decisions and meaningful participation.

Every assessment is tailored to the individual's goals, circumstances, strengths and priorities to ensure recommendations are relevant, practical and personalised.

Our Functional Capacity Assessments explore a broad range of areas that contribute to everyday participation and independence. Depending on the individual's goals and circumstances, this may include self-care, communication, emotional regulation, sensory processing, learning, executive functioning, mobility, community access and participation at home, school, work or in the community.

Every assessment is individualised, focusing on each person's strengths, support needs, goals and priorities to develop a comprehensive understanding of their functional capacity.

A Functional Capacity Assessment provides a comprehensive understanding of a person's functional abilities, strengths, support needs and participation across everyday life. By focusing on real world activities and environments, assessments provide clear, evidence-based recommendations that support informed decision making and meaningful participation.

Our occupational therapists take a holistic approach, considering physical, sensory, emotional, cognitive and environmental factors that influence daily functioning. Reports are individualised and prepared in line with NDIS requirements to support funding decisions, plan reviews, therapy planning and future goal setting where appropriate.

We provide Functional Capacity Assessments for self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants, as well as privately funded clients where appropriate.

If you're unsure whether a Functional Capacity Assessment is the right option for you or your child, or which funding pathway may be suitable, our team can discuss your circumstances and help guide you through the process.

We provide Functional Capacity Assessments from our Eastwood clinic and, where appropriate, within home, school, workplace or community environments across Adelaide.

The assessment location is determined by each person's individual needs, goals and the information required to complete a comprehensive Functional Capacity Assessment.

We believe neurodiversity is a natural and valuable part of human diversity. Our neuroaffirming approach recognises that neurological differences, including autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental differences, are part of the rich diversity of human experience.

We celebrate the unique strengths, perspectives, and ways of thinking that neurodivergent people bring to their families, communities, and society.

Our approach fosters a safe, welcoming, and accepting environment where every individual feels understood, respected, and valued.

By providing a neuroaffirming space, we support people to participate in therapy in ways that reflect their individual strengths, preferences, and goals, empowering them to engage authentically and with confidence.

We recognise that every person experiences the world in their own way. Our occupational therapists take the time to listen, understand your priorities, and build on your individual strengths.

Therapy is tailored to your unique goals, preferences, and support needs, ensuring recommendations are practical, meaningful, and relevant to your everyday life.

We believe people are the experts in their own lives. Our role is to support greater self-awareness, confidence, and the skills needed to advocate for what matters most.

We work alongside individuals to make informed choices, participate actively in therapy, and develop strategies that support greater independence and meaningful participation.

Meaningful outcomes are often achieved through collaboration. Where appropriate, we work closely with families, caregivers, support coordinators, and other members of a person's support network.

By fostering open communication and shared understanding, we help ensure therapy recommendations are practical, consistent, and support participation across everyday environments.

Participation is influenced by the environments in which we live, learn, and work. Where appropriate, our occupational therapists collaborate with schools, employers, and other professionals to better understand an individual's support needs and identify practical strategies that promote participation.

Working together helps create supportive environments that enable people to participate more confidently and successfully in education, employment, and everyday life.