Helping individuals access the supports and services they need to thrive
Our Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) and Psychosocial FCAs identify an individual's strengths and limitations, and provide personalised recommendations for the supports and services they need to work towards their goals.
what is a functional capacity assessment (fca)?
Empowering individuals to achieve their goals, increase independence, and engage more confidently in the community
A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) provides a clear understanding of an individual's abilities and limitations, particularly in relation to their capacity to perform daily activities.
Led by an Activ8 Mind Occupational Therapist with specialised training in assessing functional capacity, the FCA assesses various aspects of a participant's physical and cognitive abilities. It considers communication, mobility, cognition, behaviour, learning, self-care, and self-management.
The assessment helps to identify the supports and therapies a person may need to reach their goals, increase independence, and engage more confidently in everyday life and in the community.
Helping improve overall well-being and function
what is a psychosocial functional capacity assessment?
A Psychosocial Functional Capacity Assessment identifies an individual's strengths, challenges, and everyday support needs. The psychosocial component focuses on a person’s psychological and social abilities — for example, their communication skills and socialisation skills. It provides recommendations designed to help improve the overall wellbeing and function of an individual, highlighting the supports and services necessary to support goal achievement.
This type of FCA is used when the primary disability is psychosocial in nature.
About our assessments...
fcas and psychosocial fcas for ndis participants
Our FCA and Psychosocial FCAs are:
tailored to individual needs
The assessment is tailored to the individual's specific circumstances, taking into consideration their goals, work environment, daily activities, and any potential barriers to participation.
outcome-oriented and goal-focused
The results of an FCA provide personalised recommendations for supports, services, or interventions that are necessary to help the participant achieve their goals.
conducted by qualified profssionals
At Activ8 Mind, Occupational Therapists with specialised training in assessing functional capacity conduct FCAs. Psychosocial FCAs are conducted by experienced psychologists.
supporting ndis planning
Aiding the effective allocation of resources and services to help participants achieve their goals
The results of an FCA or a Psychosocial FCA highlight the recommended supports, therapies and services that a participant may need to successfully work towards their goals.
This information can be used by NDIS planners to make informed decisions about the types and levels of support a participant may need as part of their NDIS plan. It helps in ensuring that the participant's plan is aligned with their actual functional capabilities and needs.
FCAs are often requested to support new NDIS applications or plan reviews. They provide an up‑to‑date baseline of a person’s functional capacity, which is especially useful when abilities have changed over time or following significant life events.
Activ8 Mind provides Functional Capacity Assessments, including Psychosocial FCAs, in Adelaide for participants with current NDIS funding or for pre‑NDIS plan approval (fees apply).
What to expect
the assessment process
Thinking that Functional Capacity Assessment or Psychosocial FCA may be for you, your loved one, or your client? From engaging Activ8 Mind to the assessment process itself, here are the steps involved in the process.
BOOK ASSESSMENT
If you've decided than an FCA or Psychosocial FCA is for you or an individual you're supporting, contact us via phone or email, or fill in our online NDIS referral form.
INITIAL CONSULTATION
In an initial session with an Occupational Therapist (FCA) or Psychologist (Psychosocial FCA), they'll guide you / your client through the process and begin gathering information.
ASSESSMENT
APPOINTMENT
The Occupational Therapist or Psychologist will continue gathering observational and assessment information; this may include interviews with relevant supports.
COMPREHENSIVE REPORT
Our practitioners will use the information gathered to create a personalised assessment report. This will be shared with relevant persons to help inform decision-making.
hAVE QUESTIONS? READY TO BOOK AN ASSESSMENT?
Our team is here to help. Contact us or fill in our online NDIS referral form / non-NDIS referral form (if privately funded).