Expert Assessments

Functional Capacity Assessments

Functional capacity assessments are comprehensive occupational therapy assessments used to understand a person’s ability to manage daily activities, participate in the community, and live safely and independently. At Youcentric Care Group, we provide evidence-based functional capacity assessments across NSW to support NDIS access, plan reviews, and funding decisions.

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Registered Therapists

Fast Turnaround

Mobile Service

250+

Assessments

2-3

Week Reports

NSW

Wide Coverage

Assessment Types

Our OT Functional Capacity Assessments

We provide comprehensive functional assessments tailored to meet the specific requirements of various funding bodies and purposes.

NDIS Assessments

Comprehensive functional assessments to support NDIS access requests, plan reviews, and capacity building funding applications.

Aged Care Assessments

Functional assessments to support ACAT applications, Home Care Package reviews, and aged care facility placement.

Workplace Assessments

Return-to-work assessments, workstation evaluations, and job task analysis for employers and insurers.

ADLs Assessments & Reports

Detailed assessments of activities of daily living, including personal care, domestic tasks, and community participation, to inform support planning and service provision.

Disability Impact Assessments

Clear and evidence-based assessments outlining how a person’s disability impacts their daily functioning, independence, and participation across home, work, and community settings.

Capacity Building & Support Recommendations

Targeted recommendations to build functional capacity, independence, and participation, including therapy goals, support strategies, and assistive solutions.

our assessments

Comprehensive Evaluation

Our functional capacity assessments provide a thorough evaluation of an individual’s abilities across all areas of daily functioning.

Personal Care & Self-Care

Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene

Domestic Tasks

Cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and home management

Cognitive Function

Memory, attention, problem-solving, and executive function

Physical Capacity

Mobility, strength, endurance, and physical tolerances

Report Inclusions

Every functional capacity assessment report includes:

Comprehensive functional analysis

Standardised assessment results

Support needs & recommendations

Equipment recommendations

Goals & intervention strategies

Our Process

How It Works

Our streamlined assessment process ensures comprehensive evaluation with fast report turnaround.

Referral

Submit a referral via our online form, email, or phone. We’ll confirm receipt within 24 hours.

Scheduling

We contact the participant to schedule the assessment at a convenient time and location.

Assessment

Our OT conducts a comprehensive in-home or community-based functional assessment.

Weeks to Report

Receive your detailed report within 2 to 3 weeks with clear recommendations.

Functional capacity assessment guides

Plain-English guides on functional capacity assessments and how they are funded under the NDIS.

Overview What Is an FCA, and When Does the NDIS Need One? What a functional capacity assessment is, who needs one, and when the NDIS asks for it. Read the guide → Cost How Much Does an OT Assessment Cost? How the $193.99 hourly price works in 2026-27, and how an assessment is usually funded. Read the guide → Pricing NDIS Pricing Changes 2026-27 What changed in the new NDIS Pricing Schedule, and what it means for your therapy. Read the guide →

How your assessment is funded and priced

We accept NDIS (plan-managed and self-managed), Home Care Packages, CHSP, Medicare (with a GP referral) and private clients.

A functional capacity assessment is charged by the hour, at the NDIS occupational therapy price of $193.99 per hour in 2026-27. Your total depends on how many hours the assessment and report take. For NDIS participants, an FCA is generally funded from the Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living budget, depending on your plan. For a full breakdown, see how much an NDIS OT assessment costs and the 2026-27 NDIS pricing changes.

The assessment tools we use

Our occupational therapists use validated, standardised assessment tools, chosen to suit each person’s age and situation. Depending on the referral, these may include:

WHODAS 2.0 COPM CANS Lawton IADL Scale Life Skills Profile Vineland-3 ABAS-3 Pedi-CAT

Standardised tools are selected on clinical judgement and are not all used in every assessment.

What’s in your FCA report

Every functional capacity assessment report is written to support fair, evidence-based decisions. It typically includes:

Assessment summary and relevant background or history.
Standardised tool results, where used, with plain-English interpretation.
Functional domain ratings across self-care, mobility and transfers, domestic tasks, community access, communication, and cognition.
Barriers and risks affecting daily functioning and safety.
Clear recommendations for supports, therapy, assistive technology or home modifications.
Evidence aligned to the NDIS reasonable and necessary criteria, to support planning and reviews.

Which assessment do I need?

Your situation	What usually suits
NDIS plan review, or seeking more funding	Functional Capacity Assessment
Evidence for supported or specialist housing	FCA plus a SIL/SDA assessment
Equipment or technology needs	Assistive technology assessment
Safety at home, or falls risk	Home modifications and safety assessment
Aged care (ACAT, Home Care Package)	Aged care occupational therapy

Example scenarios

The following are illustrative examples of how an FCA is used, not specific clients.

Worked examples, written to show how we would approach common situations. They do not describe real people or real assessments.

Example 1 – Adult, NDIS plan review An adult participant needs evidence for their plan review. The occupational therapist visits at home, talks through daily routines, and observes tasks such as cooking, showering and getting around. Using standardised tools, the OT documents where support is needed and recommends specific supports. The report is used to inform the participant’s plan.

Example 2 – Young person with complex needs A young person with autism and developmental needs requires evidence for capacity-building and daily-living supports. The OT uses age-appropriate tools such as the Pedi-CAT and Vineland-3, works with family and school, and maps the young person’s functioning across self-care, communication and community participation. The report sets out practical recommendations and the reasoning behind them.

Functional capacity assessments by area

We provide mobile functional capacity assessments across Greater Sydney, coming to you at home. Explore your area:

Functional Capacity Assessment Liverpool Functional Capacity Assessment Fairfield Functional Capacity Assessment Green Valley Functional Capacity Assessment Bankstown Functional Capacity Assessment Campbelltown Functional Capacity Assessment Parramatta Functional Capacity Assessment Mount Druitt Functional Capacity Assessment Wollongong

Functional capacity assessments by condition

Different disabilities defeat different kinds of assessment. These guides set out what we look at, and why, for the conditions where the functional picture is most often misread.

Acquired brain injury Psychosocial disability

How we assess

We assess in your own home rather than over a video call, gather evidence from several independent sources, use validated standardised tools. Every recommendation is written to a published evidence standard. Read our full assessment methodology.

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FAQs

Functional Capacity Assessment: your questions answered

Common questions about FCAs from NDIS participants, families and support coordinators across Liverpool and Western Sydney.

What is a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA)?

An FCA is an occupational therapy assessment that looks at how you manage everyday activities and the supports that could help you live more independently. The findings are summarised in a written report that is often used for NDIS planning and plan reviews.

Who needs a Functional Capacity Assessment?

You may benefit from an FCA if you are applying for NDIS funding, preparing for a plan review, or need clear evidence of how your disability affects daily life. Support coordinators, planners, GPs and allied health professionals often request one to support fair planning decisions.

What happens during an FCA?

The occupational therapist talks with you about your daily life, observes how you manage specific tasks, and may use standardised assessment tools. With your consent, they may also speak with family, carers or other professionals before preparing a detailed report.

What areas of daily life does an FCA assess?

An FCA looks at practical everyday tasks such as self care, mobility and transfers, household tasks, communication, social interaction, community access and safety. The aim is to show what you can do independently and where extra support would help.

Will the NDIS fund my FCA?

An FCA may be funded under your NDIS plan, depending on your plan, your goals and how your funding is managed. Funding is not guaranteed, so we recommend checking with your support coordinator or NDIS planner before booking.

Who is qualified to complete an FCA?

Your assessment is completed by a registered occupational therapist who is qualified to assess everyday functioning and recommend practical supports. Occupational therapists are registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia through AHPRA.

How long does it take, and when will I get the report?

An FCA is usually completed across one or more sessions, followed by a written report once your therapist has reviewed all the information. Timeframes vary with your needs, so we confirm what to expect when you book.

How do I arrange a Functional Capacity Assessment?

You can arrange an FCA by contacting Youcentric Care Group directly, or by asking your support coordinator, GP or allied health professional to send a referral. Call 1300 316 664 or email [email protected] and our team will guide you through the next steps.