A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) helps build a clear picture of how you manage everyday activities and where you may need extra support.
Rather than focusing on what you can’t do, we take time to understand how you live, what matters to you, and what helps you feel safe, capable, and independent.
The assessment is respectful, supportive, and focused on your real-life needs — at home, in the community, and in daily routines.
A Functional Capacity Assessment may explore how you:
Move around and manage daily tasks
Care for yourself at home
Communicate and interact with others
Manage routines, energy, and emotions
Participate in work, study, or community activities
The assessment is always tailored to you — your abilities, your challenges, and your goals.
Our therapists will:
Spend time getting to know you and your circumstances
Talk with you about what feels easy and what feels difficult
Observe everyday activities in a supportive way
Ask questions at a pace that feels comfortable
Focus on understanding your strengths as well as your support needs
There is no pressure to perform — the goal is understanding, not testing.
For NDIS participants, we:
Focus on how you function in your everyday life
Connect recommendations to your personal goals
Provide clear information to support funding decisions
Explain findings in plain, easy-to-understand language
Our focus is on helping you access the right supports to live more independently and confidently.
For older adults, we:
Consider safety, independence, and quality of life
Identify supports that make daily living easier
Respect your routines, preferences, and pace
Focus on helping you remain comfortable at home
Our approach is gentle, respectful, and centred on what helps you live well each day.
If your assessment relates to injury or illness, we:
Focus on how daily life has been affected
Identify practical supports to improve safety and function
Provide clear, objective recommendations
Communicate with care and clarity
Our priority is your comfort, recovery, and confidence moving forward.
You will receive:
A clear, easy-to-read report
Practical recommendations tailored to your needs
Guidance on next steps and available supports
Ongoing support if required
We take time to explain everything, so you feel informed and supported.
We believe assessments should help you feel understood, not judged.
Our Functional Capacity Assessments are guided by care, respect, and a genuine focus on supporting your independence and wellbeing.