Assessment

Regular therapy reviews help ensure NDIS supports remain goal-focused and effective. This blog explains how ongoing reviews guide therapy plans, measure progress, and help clients get the most out of their NDIS funding.

tandardised assessments like WHODAS and PEDI-CAT help occupational therapists clearly measure function and track progress. Learn how these tools support strong NDIS reports and goal-based outcomes for clients.

Getting ready for your NDIS plan review? This blog outlines the key reports and assessments you may need to support continued funding, including functional reports, therapy summaries, and goal updates in Shoalhaven and Illawarra.

Applying for SIL, ILO, or SDA funding? This blog explains how occupational therapy reports provide the functional evidence needed for NDIS housing applications across Shoalhaven and Illawarra.

The CELF-5 is a key assessment used by speech pathologists to evaluate language skills in children. This blog explains what it measures, how it’s used, and why it’s important for supporting NDIS and school-based goals in Shoalhaven.

A Sensory Profile helps occupational therapists understand how a person responds to sensory input. This blog explores how it guides personalised therapy for children and adults needing support with regulation in Shoalhaven and Illawarra.

A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) provides evidence of how a person manages daily activities. This blog outlines what’s involved, why it’s important for NDIS planning, and how OTs support clients in Shoalhaven and Illawarra.

Wondering why functional capacity assessments take time? This blog breaks down the detailed process occupational therapists follow to ensure accurate, evidence-based reports that meet NDIS requirements and support your funding needs.

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is designed for NDIS participants with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. This blog outlines the role of occupational therapists in SDA assessments and how reports can provide the detailed evidence required to support an SDA funding application.

NDIS participants seeking more independence often need support with their living arrangements. This blog explores the differences between Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Independent Living Options (ILO), and how occupational therapy reports are used to guide funding decisions and match the right supports to a person’s unique needs.

The CELF-5 is a widely used language assessment tool that helps speech pathologists understand a child's communication strengths and challenges. In the NDIS context, the CELF-5 plays a vital role in showing how language difficulties impact daily functioning — and supports the case for funding.

Sensory profile assessments are often included in NDIS reports to help identify how a participant’s sensory processing needs impact their everyday life. This blog explains what a sensory profile is, why it’s used, and how it supports requests for therapy, resources, and assistive technology through the NDIS.

A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) is one of the most important reports used by the NDIS to determine how much support someone needs in daily life. This blog breaks down what an FCA is, who completes it, what it includes, and why it's essential in NDIS funding decisions.

The first appointment, called an initial assessment, is a chance for our team to get to know you, understand your goals, and build a plan.