STEPS OT

26/06/2025

Need a Functional Capacity Assessment but can’t attend in person? We’ve got you covered.

At Steps OT, we offer Telehealth Functional Capacity Assessments across Australia — no matter where you live. Our assessments are professional, comprehensive, and tailored to meet NDIS requirements.

✔️ Easy online appointments
✔️ No travel needed
✔️ Friendly, registered Occupational Therapist
✔️ Clear reports to support your NDIS goals
✔️ Report turnaround in less than 10 days

Whether you're looking to access the NDIS for the first time, preparing for a plan review, or needing updated evidence, we're here to help.

📩 Message us now or email zak@stepsot.com to book your Telehealth FCA today.

17/06/2025

Immediate availability for Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA).

Is Your NDIS Plan Review Coming Up?
Make sure you're fully prepared with a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) from a qualified Occupational Therapist.

An FCA is a vital tool to clearly outline your current needs, challenges, and goals, helping you advocate for the right supports in your next NDIS plan.

28/03/2025

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27/03/2025

Is Your NDIS Plan Review Coming Up?
Make sure you're fully prepared with a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) from a qualified Occupational Therapist.

An FCA is a vital tool to clearly outline your current needs, challenges, and goals, helping you advocate for the right supports in your next NDIS plan.

14/02/2025

Functional Capacity Assessments: What are they?

What is a Functional Capacity Assessment?
Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) are comprehensive evaluations designed to assess an individual’s ability to perform a range of work or school-related tasks and daily occupations.

It is valuable in creating a CLEAR picture of what an individual can safely and effectively DO.

An FCA specifically:

Identifies an individual’s particular limitations and strengths
Recommends interventions, equipment and support/professionals to improve their function and wellbeing.
Who are Functional Capacity Assessments done by?
These assessments are undertaken by Occupational Therapists, who conduct interviews (with clients, families & relevant professionals), review medical history, use standardised assessment tools and ultimately undertake clinical observation to reach their assessment outcomes.

These assessments help in identifying specific needs and developing strategies/recommendations to enhance a person’s independence and quality of life.

What is Assessed?
During their assessment, the clinician gathers information and seeks to identify concerns and understand, amongst others, some of the following (these will vary depending on the person):

Skills
Strengths
Challenges
Memory/executive function
Fine and gross motor skills
Social skills
Sensory processing
Emotional regulation
Accessing the community
Activities of daily living
What Type of Tasks are Involved?
Some examples of tasks which might be assessed/discussed include the following:

The clinician will seek to identify what level of assistance may be required for participation in some of these daily activities.

When are they Conducted?
FCAs are conducted at various stages, including the following:

Start of a new NDIS plan
During significant changes in circumstances
When there is a need to support applications for additional funding.
What Comes Next?
If you think an FCA might be beneficial for you or someone you care for, consult your NDIS plan to see if it includes funding for an FCA.

14/02/2025