Mobility Aid Assessments

Adelaide, Gawler, Murray Bridge, Mount Barker, Riverland, Adelaide Hills and surrounding areas.

ABOUT

Walking or Mobility Aid Assessments

Assistive Technology (AT) Assessments completed by an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) servicing Adelaide and country South Australia. We provide expert assessments and tailored recommendations for Assistive Technology such as 4 wheeled walkers, walking frames, walking sticks, and rollators to support independence, safety, and quality of life. Specialising in both NDIS and Home Care Package clients, we match the right solutions – from mobility aids and communication devices to adaptive equipment – to each individual’s unique needs and goals. Our comprehensive reports ensure funding requirements are met, while delivering practical, evidence-based solutions that make everyday living safer and easier.

NDIS Functional Capacity Assessment Adelaide OT

Types of Assistive Technology

We prescribe Low-Cost, Mid-Cost, and High-Cost NDIS assistive technology (AT) as well as mobility aids, complex and high-risk equipment across NDIS and My Aged Care.

Personal Care

Shower chairs and stools, toilet seat aids, surrounds, long handled aids such as sponges and wipers, pick-up or grab sticks, non-slip matting

Domestic Tasks

Utility chairs and stools, easy-grip aids, bottle and jar openers, non-slip cooking mats, one-handed utensils, modified cutlery

Mobility

Walkers, rollator frames, manual wheelchairs both self-propelling and transit, power wheelchairs, scripted wheelchairs, mobility scooters or gophers

Transfers

Sit-to-stand transfer aids, hoist and sling lifters, powered transfer devices, Sara steady, furniture raisers, toilet seat raisers

Coordination with referrer and participant to arrange a face-to-face assessment
Face-to-face assessment including interview and observation of physical, cognitive, communicative and behavioural skills
Equipment trial at home or in the showroom
Occupational Therapist writes a comprehensive report recommending appropriate assistive devices
Recommendation letter is sent to relevant stakeholders for submission to NDIA or Plan Manager for consideration

NDIS Functional Capacity Assessment Adelaide

We’re here to help clients achieve their goals

We pride ourselves on holistic Occupational Therapy assessments to guide our comprehensive reports, assisting you to understand your client’s needs and advocate for their funding needs going forward.

Our experience includes assisting with functional assessment, care coordination, equipment prescription and discharge planning within acute and urgent care within South Australia’s major public hospitals, ADL therapy and retraining, as well as cognitive testing within subacute rehabilitation centres, as well as NDIS and palliative care community assessment and intervention in metropolitan and country South Australia.

Our SERVICES

Increase your independence

We complete the following assessments to help guide intervention, funding and therapy supports.

Functional Capacity (FCA)

Assessment of strengths and limitations across daily living, mobility, communication, cognition, and social participation. An FCA provides evidence-based recommendations to support plan funding and guide tailored interventions.

Assistive Technology (AT)

Assessment and prescription of devices and equipment that promote independence, safety, and participation in daily life. This may include mobility aids, communication devices, or adaptive tools specific to individual needs.

Minor Home Modifications

Evaluation and recommendations for practical changes within the home to improve accessibility, safety, and independence. This can include grab rails, step wedges, ramps, and bathroom modifications.

My Aged Care

Assessments designed for older adults to assist access to funded aged care supports. They focus on safety, independence, and functional needs within the home and community.

Manual Handling

Practical training for carers and support workers in safe manual handling techniques, equipment use, and strategies to reduce injury risk. Sessions are tailored to the participant’s needs and daily routines.

Return to Work

Analysis of workplace environments and tasks to identify risks and optimise ergonomics. Recommendations aim to improve comfort, prevent injury, and enhance workplace performance.

OUR LOCATION

Based in Adelaide,
Servicing South Australia

capacoty is located in Adelaide, South Australia servicing metropolitan Adelaide, Gawler, Murray Bridge, Mount Barker, Riverland, Adelaide Hills and surrounding country areas. We also accept referrals Australia-wide via TeleHealth*. Contact us to find out whether this is suitable for you.

Click the links below to find out more about our services for each location
Gawler | Mount Barker | Murray Bridge | Adelaide Hills | Morphett Vale | Victor Harbor | Adelaide

Pricing

Simple Pricing

We will always provide a tailored price estimation to each client, for a more personalised quote reach out to us.

Assistive Technology (Mobility Aid)

We charge standard NDIS rate of $193.99 per hour

We arrange the assessment 

Try before you buy* for AT

Years of experience with a range of equipment and home mods 

Initial assessments within 2-3 weeks

$1,163.94

/ 6 hours