Service 01

Functional Capacity Assessment

A Functional Capacity Assessment explores how a person’s disability affects everyday activities, participation, independence and support needs across the environments in which life happens.

Make a Referral

What we look at

Assessment may consider:

Assessment is individualised. The areas considered depend on the person, the referral question and the purpose of the assessment.

01Personal care
02Mobility and transfers
03Domestic activities
04Community access
05Communication
06Cognition
07Executive functioning
08Daily routines
09Safety and risk
10Social participation
11Informal and formal supports
12Assistive technology
13Environmental barriers

What it may help clarify

Turn everyday information into a clearer picture.

Current strengths and functional barriers
The assistance, supervision or prompting used in daily life
How needs vary across home, community, work or study
Practical supports that may improve safety, participation or independence

Getting ready

Useful information before we begin.

The main referral question
Current goals and everyday concerns
Relevant medical, allied health or support reports
A summary of current formal and informal supports
Important review dates or report timeframes

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Tell us the everyday concern, the assessment being requested and any important timeframes. We can then review whether this service is an appropriate fit.