Sina OT provides Occupational Therapy Functional Capacity Assessments for individuals aged 7 to 65 years through the NDIS.

For individuals 65 years and above, services are available through My Aged Care, ensuring comprehensive support across the lifespan.

Sina OT is an Adelaide-based Occupational Therapy practice servicing clients across South Australia and Victoria.

NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments (in person) are available in:

• Adelaide Metropolitan

• Melbourne Metropolitan

Independent Occupational Therapy Functional Capacity Assessments for Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) matters relating to NDIA decisions (in person) are available in:

A Functional Capacity Assessment is a comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment that evaluates how a person’s physical, cognitive, psychosocial and environmental factors impact their ability to perform everyday activities.

Rather than focusing solely on diagnosis, the assessment translates impairment into practical functional impact, clearly describing:

• Daily living capacity

• Supervision and support needs

• Risk considerations

• Equipment or environmental requirements

Occupational Therapists are uniquely trained in analysing functional performance within real-world contexts. Assessment is grounded in:

• Observation

• Task analysis

• Clinical reasoning

• Grading of activity complexity

Occupational Therapy has a recognised history in functional analysis dating back to World War I, where structured methods were developed to analyse activity demands and adapt tasks safely and effectively.

This expertise enables clear translation of medical information into meaningful, practical recommendations that support informed decision-making.

Functional Capacity Assessments may be used in a range of contexts where structured functional evidence is required:

NDIS contexts

• Access requests

• Planning and plan review

• Evidence of support needs and supervision requirements

Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) matters

• Independent Occupational Therapy evidence relating to NDIA decisions

• Assessment completed for review and decision-making (not treatment)

Hospital and inpatient settings

• Discharge planning

• Identification of safe discharge options

• Equipment and environmental recommendations

Across all settings, the assessment translates diagnostic information into clear functional evidence to support consistent eligibility, planning and risk decisions.

Sina OT provides Occupational Therapy assessments for:

• NDIA self-managed participants

• NDIA plan-managed participants

• Private and self-funded clients

• Lawyers and legal representatives seeking independent Functional Capacity Assessments for ART matters relating to NDIA decisions

Sina OT completes Functional Capacity Assessments for individuals experiencing a wide range of functional presentations where disability, impairment or psychosocial factors impact daily living, safety, decision-making or participation.

Assessments focus on functional performance – that is, how an existing condition affects everyday activities – rather than on diagnosis.

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No. Occupational Therapists do not diagnose medical or mental health conditions.

Functional Capacity Assessments are based on an existing diagnosis or identified disability. The purpose of assessment is to evaluate how that condition impacts a person’s capacity to perform daily tasks and participate safely and effectively in their environment.

Sina OT values accuracy, clarity and independence in all assessment and reporting processes.

Functional Capacity Assessments are guided by:

• Structured observation

• Task analysis

• Clinical reasoning

• Objective documentation of functional performance

Assessment findings are based on observed function and evidence, rather than assumption or opinion. Reports are prepared to clearly translate functional presentation into practical, defensible evidence.

Yes. Assessments are conducted objectively and independently.

Reporting focuses on functional evidence and clinical findings. Recommendations are based on observed performance and professional reasoning, ensuring information can be appropriately interpreted across NDIS, statutory and legal contexts.

Sina OT has completed more than 400 Functional Capacity Assessments and is approaching 450 completed assessments.

This extensive experience supports:

• Consistency in methodology

• Efficient assessment processes

• Clear and structured reporting

• Familiarity with NDIS, statutory and legal requirements

Sina OT is not a registered NDIA provider.

However, assessments are available to self-managed and plan-managed participants, as well as private clients and legal representatives.

Yes. All Functional Capacity Assessments are completed in person within the specified service regions to ensure accurate observation and functional analysis.

Yes. Sina OT offers Nationwide Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) Occupational Therapy services where appropriate.

Availability is assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration location, assessment requirements and suitability for in-person assessment.