Service 04

Home & Living Functional Assessments

Occupational therapy assessment can provide clinical evidence about daily support, functional capacity and housing needs when an NDIS participant is exploring Home and Living options.

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.

01Current and future daily support needs
02Independent living skills
03Personal care, mobility and transfers
04Safety and risk
05Overnight and shared support needs
06Assistive technology and home modifications
07Environmental and housing requirements
08Other Home and Living options explored

What it may help clarify

Turn everyday information into a clearer picture.

What support is required across a typical day and week
Which needs relate to assistance, housing design or both
How the current living arrangement affects function and safety
Options already tried and the reasons further change is being considered

Getting ready

Useful information before we begin.

The specific Home and Living question
Current roster or pattern of support, if available
Existing functional, behavioural or allied health reports
Information about current and proposed living arrangements
Relevant NDIA requests and timeframes

Start a conversation

Need Occupational Therapy support?

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