Occupational Therapy
built Around
Comprehensive
Functional
CAPACITY
Assessment
Functional Capacity Assessment Focus
Sina OT is an independent Occupational Therapy practice providing Functional Capacity Assessments across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.
A Functional Capacity Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation that examines how a person performs everyday activities within their usual environment and how physical, cognitive and emotional abilities impact daily functioning and participation and assists in identifying appropriate support needs.
Personal Activities of Daily Living (PADLs)
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Personal Activities of Daily Living are a primary indicator of functional status and capacity for independent living. Assessment focuses on essential self care tasks such as eating, grooming, showering, dressing and toileting. Observation considers the physical and cognitive demands of task completion, safety and the level of assistance required to complete activities independently and safely.
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
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Instrumental Activities of Daily Living involve more complex tasks required for independent living and participation in the community. Assessment typically focuses on activities such as meal preparation, household management, shopping, use of transport, medication management, financial tasks, communication and community access. Observation considers the physical and cognitive demands of task completion, safety and the level of assistance required for tasks to be completed independently and reliably.
Cognition and Executive Functioning
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Assessment considers attention, memory, problem solving, planning, judgement and the ability to initiate, sequence and complete tasks. Cognitive functioning is examined in relation to everyday activities and support needs rather than as an isolated skill set. Occupational Therapy assessment does not provide medical or psychological diagnosis and formal diagnostic determination remains the responsibility of appropriately qualified medical or psychological professionals.
Physical Capacity and Mobility
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Assessment considers mobility, transfers, balance, strength, coordination, pain, endurance, postural tolerance and sensory function as they relate to movement, daily activity performance and safety within the environment.
Psychosocial and Behavioural Factors
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Assessment considers psychosocial presentation, emotional regulation, behavioural responses and the functional impact of mental health symptoms on daily functioning, community participation, safety and required supports where relevant.
Environmental and Contextual Factors
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Assessment considers how the physical and social environment influences functional performance, including accessibility, layout, equipment, routines and available supports. Findings across relevant domains are integrated to describe current functional capacity and support needs using observed performance, contextual considerations and clinical reasoning.
Sina OT provides independent Occupational Therapy services with a primary focus on Functional Capacity Assessment. This area of practice has been intentionally developed and continually invested in as a core area of clinical practice to support objective and high quality assessment and reporting. 
-Sina Salehi
Occupational Therapy Primary Services
NDIS Functional
Capacity Assessments
(FCA)
Home and
Living
Assessment/Supports
Functional Capacity Assessment for Psychosocial Disability & Mental Health
Independent OT Assessments for ART Matters Relating to NDIA Decisions
Assistive Technology (AT)
and Equipment
Prescription
Complex Home Modification Assessment and Recommendations
Functional Capacity Assessments
Functional Capacity Assessment is a core component of Occupational Therapy practice. Independent Functional Capacity Assessments describe how disability or impairment affects everyday functioning at the time of assessment.
Assessment focuses on real world performance within the person’s usual environment and examines how activities are completed, the level of assistance required and how safely and reliably tasks are performed. The purpose of assessment is to provide clear and structured functional information to support planning, review and decision making.
A well executed Functional Capacity Assessment provides a reliable functional foundation that may inform future pathways such as assistive technology, environmental modification, housing consideration or support planning depending on the referral purpose.
Qualifications + Accreditations
Clients
☑ NDIA
Self-Managed
Note: Sina OT is not a registered NDIA provider.
☑ NDIA
Plan-Managed
☑ Private /
Self-Funded
☑Lawyers and legal representatives
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We provides services to Lawyers and legal representatives seeking independent Occupational Therapy Functional Capacity Assessments for Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) matters relating to NDIA decisions.
Locations
Sina OT provides independent Occupational Therapy Functional Capacity Assessments in person across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.
NDIS Functional Capacity Assessment Locations
Sina OT provides independent Occupational Therapy Functional Capacity Assessments in person across South Australia and Victoria, including the Adelaide metropolitan region and Melbourne metropolitan areas.
Assessments are conducted within the participant’s natural environment which may include the home, community or a combination of both, depending on the purpose of the assessment and the participant’s functional presentation.
Services include:
- NDIS Functional Capacity Assessment
- Home and Living Assessment (SIL, SDA and ILO)
- Functional Capacity Assessment for psychosocial disability and mental health
- Functional Capacity Assessment for justice involved individuals, including those in custody and transitioning from correctional settings
- Functional Capacity Assessment for individuals with DCP involvement, including children and young people transitioning from statutory care
- Independent Functional Capacity Assessment for Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) matters and NDIA appeals
South Australia — Adelaide Metropolitan and Regional Areas
In person services are available across the Adelaide metropolitan region, including northern and southern suburbs.
Adelaide North
Elizabeth, Elizabeth North, Elizabeth South, Elizabeth Vale, Blakeview, Andrews Farm, Angle Vale, Munno Para, Gawler, Evanston, Willaston, Salisbury North, Hillbank and Craigmore.
Adelaide South
Christies Beach, Noarlunga, Seaford, Aldinga Beach, Happy Valley, Aberfoyle Park, Flagstaff Hill, Hackham, Huntfield Heights and Old Noarlunga.
Adelaide Hills and Regional South Australia
Mount Barker, Meadows, Strathalbyn, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend and Victor Harbor.
Victoria — Melbourne Metropolitan
In person Functional Capacity Assessment services are available across Melbourne metropolitan areas including Melbourne CBD, Tarneit, Truganina, Werribee, Melton, Footscray, St Albans, Sunshine, Craigieburn, Sunbury, Reservoir, Preston, Bundoora, Dandenong, Narre Warren, Berwick, Frankston, Camberwell and Ashburton.
Melbourne appointments are scheduled in alignment with travel availability, and referrers are encouraged to make contact early to discuss scheduling.
ART Functional Capacity Assessment Locations
Sina OT provides independent Occupational Therapy Functional Capacity Assessments in person across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales for Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) matters and NDIA appeals.
All assessments are completed within the participant’s home and community environment to support accurate functional analysis and the development of clear, objective clinical opinions suitable for tribunal and review processes.
South Australia
In person services are available across Adelaide and broader South Australia including Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Murray Bridge and surrounding regional areas.
Victoria — Melbourne Metropolitan
In person services are available across Melbourne metropolitan areas including Melbourne CBD, Tarneit, Truganina, Werribee, Melton, Footscray, St Albans, Sunshine, Craigieburn, Sunbury, Reservoir, Preston, Bundoora, Dandenong, Narre Warren, Berwick, Frankston, Camberwell and Ashburton.
Melbourne appointments are scheduled on a case-by-case basis in alignment with assessment timelines and travel availability. Referrers are encouraged to make contact early to discuss scheduling and availability for their specific matter.
New South Wales — Sydney Metropolitan
In person services are available across Sydney metropolitan areas including Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Auburn, Bankstown, Hurstville, Sutherland, Hornsby, Chatswood, Manly and surrounding suburbs.
Sydney appointments are scheduled on a case-by-case basis in alignment with assessment timelines and travel availability. Referrers are encouraged to make contact early to discuss scheduling and availability for their specific matter.
