Referral & suitability
We confirm the participant’s goals, funding type, clinical fit, assessment needs and available appointment times.
Currently accepting referrals
NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments, completed within two weeks.
Assessment and comprehensive report completed by an experienced occupational therapist for plan-managed and self-managed participants.
Two-week turnaround applies from confirmed referral, receipt of required documents and completed assessment, subject to clinical suitability and appointment attendance.
Referrals currently open
A straightforward process
From referral to report
A focused pathway designed to keep participants, families and referrers informed at each stage.
Assessment
The OT gathers a detailed functional history, observes performance and completes relevant assessment measures.
Evidence review
Available reports and information from the participant, supports and treating team are considered alongside assessment findings.
Report & handover
A comprehensive report explains functional impact, support needs and practical recommendations in clear language.
Comprehensive and focused
What’s included in the assessment
The assessment connects day-to-day functional evidence with the participant’s goals, environment and disability-related support needs.
Self-careDaily livingMobilityCommunicationCognitionCommunity accessSocial participationSupport needs
Participant-centred interview
Discussion of strengths, goals, daily routines, challenges, informal supports and the impact of disability across everyday life.
Functional assessment
Observation and assessment across relevant functional domains, with standardised tools used where clinically appropriate.
Evidence synthesis
Clinical findings are considered alongside available reports and information from the participant’s support network.
Comprehensive written report
A clear description of functional capacity, disability-related support needs, risks and recommendations linked to the evidence gathered.
Who the service supports
A clear pathway for participants and referrers
Functional Capacity Assessments are available for adults with psychosocial, neurological, cognitive, physical or complex support needs, subject to clinical suitability.
For participants & families
You can expect a respectful assessment that listens to your experience and explains each step clearly.
- ✓Plan-managed and self-managed participants accepted
- ✓Assessment paced around communication and support needs
- ✓Clear information about fees and process before booking
For support coordinators & referrers
A responsive referral process with early clarification of scope, timing and the evidence required.
- ✓Suitability and availability confirmed before assessment
- ✓Focused requests can be discussed at referral
- ✓Report handover and clarification available when needed
2weeks
Timely evidence when the plan needs to move forward
Assessment and report are completed within two weeks once the referral is confirmed, the required documents are received and the assessment has taken place. We will tell you promptly if the referral is not clinically suitable or the timeframe cannot be met.
Check current availabilityOccupational therapist-led
Clinical experience, translated into practical evidence
Functional Capacity Assessments Direct is led by Andrea Christian, Senior Occupational Therapist. The service brings a focused functional lens to complex presentations, including neurological and psychosocial disability.
The aim is simple: understand how disability affects the person’s everyday life, identify the support needed for safety and participation, and communicate the evidence in a report that is structured, specific and useful.
Frequently asked
Questions before you refer
If your question is not covered here, a brief call can help confirm whether the service is the right fit.
Who can use this service?
The service currently accepts plan-managed and self-managed NDIS participants. Referrals are reviewed for clinical suitability before an assessment is booked.
What does “completed within two weeks” mean?
The two-week timeframe begins once the referral is confirmed, required documents have been received and the assessment has taken place. It remains subject to clinical suitability and appointment attendance. Any issue affecting the agreed timeframe will be communicated promptly.
What information is helpful at referral?
A brief description of the participant’s goals, diagnosis or disability, reason for the assessment, funding type, plan dates and any important communication or safety needs is helpful. Existing reports may be requested after a secure method of sharing documents has been agreed.
Are standardised assessments used?
Standardised measures may be used where they are clinically appropriate and meaningful for the participant. The specific assessment approach is selected according to the referral question and functional presentation.
Can a support person attend?
Yes. Participants may involve a family member, support worker, support coordinator or other trusted person. Their role and consent to share information will be discussed as part of the assessment.
How are fees confirmed?
A service estimate and agreement are provided before the assessment is booked. The scope and likely assessment time are discussed so that costs are clear in advance.
Start a referral
Let’s confirm suitability and availability
Contact Andrea with a brief overview of the referral. You’ll receive clear next steps and confirmation of whether the two-week timeframe can be met.
Please do not email clinical reports or other sensitive documents until a secure way to share them has been confirmed.
Emailhello@functionalcapacityassessmentsdirect.com
Phone0477 533 009
AvailabilityCurrently accepting referrals