Caloundra · Adult OT
Kayla
Occupational Therapist
Kayla supports adults across the Sunshine Coast with practical Occupational Therapy for safety, independence and participation at home and in the community.
Occupational Therapy
Online Functional Capacity Assessments for NDIS when the referral can be assessed remotely.
Online Functional Capacity Assessments can be considered when the assessment relies on interview, document review, goals, supports and functional history rather than physical home measurement.
- Describe what is happening in your own words
- Check the service, location and funding next step
- You decide whether to proceed
Clinicians
Meet the clinicians for Online Functional Capacity Assessment (NDIS).
Start with the people behind the service. Avanti publishes approved profiles here as clinician bios and photos are supplied.
Cheltenham · Paediatric, cognitive and mental health OT
Joanne
Occupational Therapist
Joanne supports clients through trauma-informed and neuro-affirming OT at Cheltenham, by telehealth, and in home or community settings.
Caloundra · Paediatric and aged care OT
Lin
Occupational Therapist
Lin supports children, young adults, neurodivergent clients and older adults with strength-based OT for everyday independence, participation and confidence.
Who this is for
NDIS participants, families and referrers who need a Functional Capacity Assessment and want to check whether online OT assessment is suitable.
Avanti confirms whether it is the right service, which funding may apply, where sessions can happen, and what to do next.
- NDIS FCA scope and report purpose clarified first
- Existing reports, goals and support context reviewed before booking
- Face-to-face recommended when environment, access or equipment needs must be assessed directly
Telehealth suitability
Online OT is useful when the task fits the setting.
Avanti's adult OT guidance is deliberately practical: telehealth can be a strong option for assessments, reports and some ongoing therapy, but it should not be used to shortcut work that needs the clinician in the home or with equipment in front of them.
Often suitable online
Assessments, reports and therapy planning
Functional Capacity Assessments, report writing, plan-review documentation and ongoing therapy can often be considered for telehealth when the referral context, documents and goals fit.
Usually better face to face
Home modifications and equipment trials
Home modifications and equipment prescription usually need face-to-face assessment where possible so the environment can be measured, safety checked and equipment trialled properly.
For FCA enquiries, Avanti checks the assessment purpose, current documents and support context before confirming whether online OT assessment is appropriate.
What to send first
One message, fewer phone calls - what to include.
Include why the FCA is needed, the participant goals, NDIS plan context, current reports, support coordinator details and whether any home access or equipment questions are involved.
- The reason the FCA is being requested
- NDIS plan context, goals, participant location and support coordinator details
- Existing reports and any plan-review or funding deadline
Questions
Online FCA questions
Sometimes. Avanti checks the referral context, existing documents and assessment purpose first so the clinician can confirm whether online OT assessment is clinically appropriate.
Send the participant goals, NDIS plan context, current reports, support coordinator details, location and the reason the assessment is being requested.
Start with an enquiry. Avanti will confirm the service, location, funding option, and whether an appointment or class is the right next step. Asking doesn't commit you to anything.
Many people use NDIS, a Medicare referral, DVA, WorkCover, aged-care funding or private funds. Which applies depends on your situation and the service - tell Avanti what you have and they'll confirm it with you.
Fees depend on the service and your funding pathway. Tell Avanti your funding type in the enquiry and they'll explain the relevant costs up front.
Next step
Ask about an online FCA
Include why the FCA is needed, the participant goals, NDIS plan context, current reports, support coordinator details and whether any home access or equipment questions are involved.
Online Functional Capacity Assessment
Send the FCA purpose, documents and participant context so Avanti can check whether online OT assessment is appropriate.
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Tell Avanti what's going on. Who needs support, where, and the main concern - in your own words.
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Avanti comes back to you. The team confirms the right service, clinician and funding option before any appointment is set.
3
You decide. Asking doesn't commit you to anything.
Useful details
- The reason the FCA is being requested
- NDIS plan context, goals, participant location and support coordinator details
- Existing reports and any plan-review or funding deadline