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Functional Capacity Assessments

Rapid & High Quality Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs)

At Family Agility, our Therapists are highly qualified and experienced in assisting children and young people to determine their Functional Capacity through a Functional Capacity Assessment and Report (FCA).

 

We work with Wanslea Early Childhood Partners, Kiind (formerly Kalparran), NDIS LACs (Local Area Coordinators), Support Coordinators, existing NDIS Participants; or private patients seeking evidence to support their application for NDIS funding (enquire about how we can assist with your NDIS Assess Request Form and application).

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What is a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA)?

Essentially, functional capacity is the ability to carry out tasks in a variety of everyday situations. If your child is experiencing delayed development or difficulties with activities of daily living, they may have 'reduced functional capacity.' If they are unable to effectively participate in or complete a task, they may have 'substantially reduced functional capacity.' A FCA is a report that captures the assessment conducted by the Therapist, with clinical recommendations for future supports to be funded.

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What Are The Benefits of a Functional Capacity Assessment?

Below are two examples of how a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) can be beneficial.

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Existing NDIS Participant Seeking Change of Circumstances Request:

  • If you are an existing NDIS Participant and you want evidence to support a NDIS 'Change of Circumstances' request, a Family Agility FCA may be beneficial. This is because our FCAs include specific recommendations regarding the types and quantity of supports recommended, tailored to the Participant, their condition(s) and the child's goals and the family's goals, following a carefully conducted assessment appointment(s).

  • FCAs can provide valuable advice for NDIS Planners so as to determine future NDIS funded supports supported by qualified therapists (only if 'reasonable and necessary'). Source: NDIS

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Seeking NDIS Funding:

  • If you are seeking to apply for NDIS funding under Early Childhood Early Interventions, (ie your child is under 9 years old) we recommend that you refer to guidance on our ECEI page.

  • If your child / your Participant is over 9 years of age and you are seeking to apply for NDIS funding, or if you want evidence to support a NDIS 'Change of Circumstances' request, a FCA can assist, as you will need to provide evidence showing that your child meets each of the following disability requirements:

  1. have a disability from an intellectual, cognitive, neurological, sensory or physical impairments or to one or more impairments attributable to a psychiatric condition

  2. the impairment(s) are, or are likely to be, permanent

  3. you are likely to require support under the NDIS for your lifetime

  4. your impairment(s) affect your capacity for social or economic participation

  5. the impairment(s) result in 'substantially reduced functional capacity' to undertake, or psychosocial functioning in undertaking, one or more of the following 'life skill areas:' 

  • communication

  • social interaction

  • learning

  • mobility

  • self-care

  • self-management.

Read more about this in our Body Agility blog.

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How Quickly Can I Get A Functional Capacity Assessment?

Our FCAs have been audited and have been found to be of the highest quality and standard. Our FCAs are also rapid. We provide our quality assured Functional Capacity Assessment Reports within 14 business days following your assessment appointment. Additionally, we have no wait times for your assessment appointment due to our unique operating model.

 

Who Completes a Functional Capacity Assessment?

While the majority of FCAs are completed by Occupational Therapists (OTs), if appropriate, a Physiotherapist or a Speech Pathologist can also provide FCAs (eg: if the reduced functional capacity is mostly related to mobility, it may be more appropriate for the assessment to be completed by a Physiotherapist).

 

At Family Agility, we have OTs with deep experience in specific areas (eg: mental health; paediatrics;  complex home modifications; complex assistive technology, etc), so we can allocate one of our therapists with experience and qualifications that aligns to your child / your Participant / Patient for the best possible results. 

 

Early Childhood Partners, Parents, NDIS Participants & Support Coordinators

  • We are registered for Early Childhood Early Interventions (ie: children under 9 years old)!

  • If your child is part of the ECEI program or has NDIS funding, we can provide mobile services (home / school / daycare facility, etc) right across the broader Perth region, or you can come to one of our locations.

  • We have no wait times at all due to our unique operating model.

  • We can also provide FCAs Australia wide via Telehealth!

  • Please complete and submit our NDIS Participant Referral form (use the button below), contact us on (08) 6373 5063 to discuss how we can support your child to achieve their NDIS Goals and your Family Goals.

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