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A Functional Capacity Assessment within the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) is an evaluation that assesses an individual’s ability to carry out everyday activities across various domains of life, including physical abilities, communication, social engagement and cognitive skills, self care and personal tasks, domestic skills and work and education abilities.
A FCA is crucial in helping the NDIS determine the participant’s support needs, goals, and the types of funding that may be appropriate to enable a more independent and fulfilling life.
The Occupational Therapist (OT) will review the participant using subjective and objective testing and questioning. The findings are then compiled into a comprehensive report and submitted to inform the participant’s NDIS plan, ensuring that the supports and services provided align with their unique needs and personal goals.
Your OT will review the below domains using subjective and objective testing and questioning to complete the assessment.
The Functional Capacity Assessment provides the NDIS with a comprehensive picture of the participant’s functional abilities, which helps in:
Plena Healthcare is dedicated to providing the support, responsiveness, and expertise you need to achieve positive outcomes and a seamless experience. We’re more than just a registered and experienced NDIS provider, and offer a range of services to enable you to live life on your terms. We liaise directly with package providers and support adults living with a disability who choose to use their NDIS funding under Improved Daily Living/Improved Relationships (Capacity).
Plena Healthcare offers services to complete Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) as well as Manual Handling assessments and plans. We also provide both individual and group-based Manual Handling training sessions for individual participants and providers in a wide range of settings such as within the community and various housing environments.