Assessment and Report Writing

Occupational therapists play a crucial role in supporting NDIS participants by by providing comprehensive reports that help assess and document a participant's functional abilities, needs, and goals .These reports serve as important tools for the NDIS planning process, ensuring that participants receive appropriate supports and services tailored to their individual requirements.

  • An NDIS plan reassessment report is a document that updates the NDIS on the participant's progress towards achieving their goals and outcomes outlined in their NDIS plan. The report includes future recommendations to be added to the participants next plan to ensure goal achievement.

  • An FCA is a comprehensive evaluation of a participants ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), leisure activities, and other functional tasks. This assessment is conducted to determine the participant’s current level of functional ability, identify any limitations or barriers to participation, and develop appropriate interventions or recommendations to improve independence and quality of life.

  • Occupational therapists advocate for the participant's needs, ensuring that the NDIS plan reflects the individual's evolving circumstances. This may involve advocating for additional services, equipment, or modifications to adequately meet the participant's changing requirements.

These reports are essential for facilitating communication and collaboration between occupational therapists, participants, families, support coordinators, and other stakeholders involved in the NDIS planning and implementation process. By providing comprehensive and evidence-based documentation, occupational therapists help ensure that participants receive the resources and services necessary to maximize their independence, well-being, and quality of life