NDIS Occupational Therapy Services | Adelaide

Looking for experienced NDIS Occupational Therapy services in Adelaide? Capacoty supports children and adults to improve independence, participation, and quality of life through evidence-based Occupational Therapy.

Capacoty provides NDIS Occupational Therapy services across metropolitan Adelaide and surrounding regional areas, supporting both children and adults with disability. Experienced NDIS occupational therapists deliver evidence-based interventions to assist participants to build, maintain, and maximise functional independence.

Services focus on improving capacity across activities of daily living, community access, education, and employment. Support also includes assessment and prescription of assistive technology, home and environmental recommendations, and practical strategies aligned with individual NDIS goals. All Occupational Therapy services are delivered with a strong emphasis on person-centred practice, functional outcomes, and meaningful participation.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an NDIS Occupational Therapist do?

An NDIS Occupational Therapist supports people with disability to improve independence and participation in everyday activities. This may include personal care, household tasks, community access, education, employment, and use of assistive technology. Occupational Therapy focuses on practical, functional outcomes that align with NDIS goals.

Do I need a referral to see an NDIS Occupational Therapist?

A referral is not required to access Occupational Therapy under the NDIS. Participants can self-refer, or referrals may be made by support coordinators, plan managers, GPs, allied health professionals, or family members.

What is a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA)?

A Functional Capacity Assessment is a comprehensive Occupational Therapy report that outlines how a person’s disability impacts daily functioning. It provides evidence to the NDIA regarding support needs across areas such as self-care, mobility, communication, social participation, and community access. FCAs are commonly used for NDIS plan reviews, access requests, or change of circumstances.

When is an FCA required by the NDIS?

An FCA is often requested when:
– Applying for NDIS access
– Requesting increased Core or Capacity Building supports
– Seeking Assistive Technology or home modifications
– Preparing for a scheduled plan review
– Experiencing a change in functional capacity

What is Assistive Technology (AT) under the NDIS?

Assistive Technology includes equipment or devices that support independence and safety, such as mobility aids, bathroom equipment, seating, pressure care, or daily living aids. An Occupational Therapist assesses, trials, and recommends AT to ensure it is safe, appropriate, and aligned with NDIS reasonable and necessary criteria.

Does the NDIS fund Assistive Technology?

The NDIS may fund Assistive Technology where it is considered reasonable and necessary. This typically requires an Occupational Therapy assessment and written justification demonstrating functional need, value for money, and alignment with NDIS goals.

Can Occupational Therapy help with NDIS funding requests?

Yes. Occupational Therapists play a key role in providing evidence to support NDIS funding requests. This includes Functional Capacity Assessments, Assistive Technology reports, risk assessments, and clinical justifications that clearly outline why specific supports are required.

Can OT services be delivered in the community or at home?

Yes. Occupational Therapy services can be delivered in a participant’s home, school, workplace, or community environment, depending on individual needs and goals. Community-based assessments are often essential to accurately understand real-world functional challenges.

Are OT services available for both children and adults?

Yes. Occupational Therapy supports both children and adults under the NDIS. Services are tailored to developmental stage, life goals, and functional priorities, whether this involves early intervention, school participation, independent living, or vocational support.

What NDIS funding categories cover Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy is typically funded under:
Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living

In some cases, reports and assessments may support Core Supports or Assistive Technology budgets

Is Capacoty an NDIS registered provider?

Capacoty delivers Occupational Therapy services to NDIS participants, including those who are self-managed or plan-managed. Services are provided by AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapists in line with professional and ethical standards.

Who does Capacoty’s NDIS Occupational Therapists support?

At Capacoty, Occupational Therapy services support children and adults with a wide range of conditions that impact functional capacity, independence, and participation in everyday activities.

Support is commonly provided for individuals with:

Neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning differences, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Sensory processing differences affecting regulation, attention, and daily participation

Neurological conditions, such as stroke, acquired or traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, epilepsy, motor neurone disease, cerebral palsy, and other neurological presentations

Physical disability, including limb difference or amputation

Psychosocial and mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress disorder

Chronic health conditions, including persistent pain, fatigue, arthritis, and fibromyalgia

Intellectual disability, impacting adaptive functioning and daily living skills

Genetic and congenital conditions that affect mobility, cognition, or functional independence

Occupational Therapy interventions are tailored to each person’s functional presentation, goals, and environment, with a strong focus on practical outcomes, independence, and meaningful participation

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