Functional Capacity Assessment

Functional capacity is the ability to carry out tasks in a variety of everyday situations. A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) works to determine your current level of functioning, your strengths and weaknesses, how you manage on a day-to-day basis, and it can help to identify any challenges or gaps that may need to be addressed. 
 
When applying for the NDIS, you need to submit an Access Request which includes providing supporting information regarding your disability, your current supports and support needs, as well as any other supporting evidence you have that has been provided by health professionals. This could include an FCA, however it is not necessary to obtain this for your NDIS Access Request.
 
Due to the hours and costing it takes to complete a FCA, you do have the option of doing an FCA after your planning meeting or plan review meeting.
If you would like to have an FCA. 
 

Your FCA assessor will explore your:

 

  • Management of daily tasks like showering, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, sleep, nutrition etc. and if there are any challenges that may be impacting your ability to complete these tasks

  • Home management skills like meal preparation, shopping, cleaning, laundry, household budgets and bills etc. and any challenges within your current living situation and supports

  • Community management abilities like accessing shops, banks, attending medical or health related appointments etc. and how you manage this with driving, public transport or supported transport access

  • Work and study abilities and whether there are any challenges you experience or short- or long-term goals you would like to set

  • Recreational and social engagement skills like exercise, craft, art, music etc. and how your ability to engage may be impacted, as well as whether you want to engage and your confidence in engaging socially in the community

Speak to our assessor for more information. 

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