What will you learn?

• A clear understanding of what a functional capacity assessment is in the NDIS context, including its purpose, timing and referral pathways.
• How to apply the ICF framework and assess function across the six NDIS domains and broader areas of daily life.
• The full assessment process, from referral and screening through to assessment planning, observation, evidence gathering, standardised assessments and final report preparation.
• Practical guidance on selecting and interpreting standardised assessment tools that strengthen your clinical justification.
• How to evidence functional impact in line with NDIA expectations – including assessing substantial impact and linking impairments to support needs.
• Strategies to communicate functional analysis clearly, using support descriptors (type, level, frequency and intensity) and recommended support ratios.
• The principles of writing clear, persuasive and deficit-focused reports that align with NDIS funding rules and operational guidelines.
• Tips for structuring reports that meet NDIS requirements – including functional benefit, funding categories and linking recommendations to relevant supports.

If you are new to completing NDIS functional assessments, this workshop will help you understand the steps that are involved.

Please note this workshop assumes you have existing skills and competencies in OT assessment and clinical analysis.

If you need to develop these skills, it is recommended you explore the following workshop: Assessment and Reporting Foundational Skills

The assessment and reporting principles explores in this workshop are general in nature and can be applied across any NDIS OT report (FCA, AT, CHM, SIL, ILO, SDA)

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists who conduct functional assessments under the NDIS – whether you're new to the process or looking to sharpen your approach.

It will be particularly useful for:

OTs in private practice – strengthen your clinical reasoning, align reports to funding needs and refine how you gather and document evidence.

Community and home-based OTs – learn how to capture real-world function and support needs in dynamic, everyday environments.

OTs involved in report writing – boost your skills in presenting persuasive, NDIA-aligned reports that support funding applications.

Why attend?

Enhance your professional practice with exclusive access to:

• Build confidence in conducting and reporting functional assessments that align with NDIS expectations.
• Gain practical tools, templates and language strategies to streamline your process.
• Learn from real-world examples, tips and techniques used by experienced NDIS OTs.
• Understand how to deliver assessments that balance participant needs, funding criteria and ethical practice.

How is Navigating NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments different from Assessment and Reporting Foundational Skills?

This workshop focuses on:

• Understanding the structure, timing and scope of functional capacity assessments within the NDIS framework
• Navigating the full assessment process – from referral and screening through to report finalisation
• Conducting holistic assessments using both standardised tools and informal methods (e.g. task analysis, observations, interviews)
• Analysing functional impact and justifying support needs using NDIA-aligned language, support descriptors and ratios

Assessment and Reporting Foundational Skills on the other hand focuses on:

• Strengthening core assessment and reporting skills that apply across all types of NDIS OT reports
• Gathering robust clinical evidence from multiple sources to support funding requests
• Building confidence in linking assessment findings to participant goals and everyday life
• Developing clear, persuasive reports with sound clinical reasoning – useful for FCAs but applicable across broader OT practice within the NDIS