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Functional capacity assessment

Understanding Your Child's Needs

When you’re trying to understand your child’s needs, plan next steps or navigate supports, it can be hard to know where to start.

A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) provides a clear, holistic picture of your child’s everyday skills, helping guide the right supports with confidence.

An FCA may be helpful if you are

• Preparing for an NDIS review or planning meeting

• Seeking funding for new or increased supports

• Wanting a clearer understanding of your child’s strengths

and needs

• Navigating a new diagnosis or change in circumstances

• Planning for transitions (e.g. starting school, moving into

high school, leaving school)

• Looking for guidance on the right supports for your child

Through a comprehensive, strengths-based assessment, we build a clear understanding of your child’s everyday functioning across environments such as home, school and the community settings.

You’ll receive a detailed report with practical, individualised recommendations, supporting decision-making, funding applications and planning for the next stage of your child’s development.

What We Assess

We take a holistic look at how your child engages with the world, exploring areas like self-care, motor skills, social participation, emotional regulation, cognitive abilities, and sensory processing. Our goal is to understand not just what your child can do, but how we can best support their growth.

Personalised Reports with Purpose

Each FCA includes a comprehensive, individualised report with practical recommendations tailored to your child’s needs. This report can support therapy planning, school accommodations, NDIS reviews, and funding applications.

Supporting Everyday Participation

At the heart of every FCA is a focus on meaningful participation. Whether it’s brushing teeth, joining in play, or managing transitions at school, we help identify pathways toward greater independence and confidence.

Ready to get started?

If you’re interested in booking a Functional Capacity Assessment or would like to learn more, we’d love to hear from you.

Simply complete our enquiry form and a member of our team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.