From completing many functional capacity assessments, routine is consistently identified as a key driver of reduced independence and increased carer strain - and it's one of the most impactful areas to target through capacity building.

Capacity building focuses on:

• Understanding motivation and drivers: what gets the participant moving, engaged, and invested in their own day.

• Building realistic daily routines: co-designed with the participant and their family.

• Breaking tasks into clear, sequenced steps: reducing the cognitive load of everyday activities like personal care, appointments, and community readiness.

• Reducing reliance on prompting and reminders: building participant-led initiation and follow-through.

• Reducing carer strain: supporting more sustainable relationships by shifting pressure away from carers over time.

Capacity building is goal-directed, measurable, and linked to NDIS goals.

REFERRAL FORM: Click here for the Routine-Focused Capacity Building Referral Form.

Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) for participants insured by the NDIS focuses on evaluating the impact of impairments on activities of daily living caused by the disability(s) they are insured for, determining the type and level of supports required to improve their independence.

• Assesses the impact of impairments on functional capacity across the six domains: communication, social interaction, learning, mobility, self‑care, and self‑management.

• Utilises standardised assessments preferred by the NDIS, ensuring compliance and recognised supporting evidence.

• Reporting clearly outlines required supports, tailored to the specific needs and NDIS goals of the participant.

Sometimes an FCA also needs to consider whether the participant can live safely and sustainably in their current home, or whether additional Home and Living supports are required. This may include consideration of a Supported Independent Living (SIL) model of care, where functional capacity, supervision needs, or reliance on ongoing support indicate that independence cannot be maintained with lower‑intensity supports, and where support across the day and overnight may be required.

REFERRAL FORM: Click here for the Functional Capacity Assessment Referral Form.

The Tertiary Transition Functional Profile™ is a comprehensive functional guide designed to support personalised, informed tertiary transition planning and preparedness.

This isn’t just career direction. The assessment is led by an experienced occupational therapist and applies a clinical lens to examine how well different tertiary pathways may fit the individual, what factors need to be considered to manage study demands and support sustainability, and how prepared someone is for the day‑to‑day realities of tertiary study.

The Tertiary Transition Functional Profile is structured around three pillars:

• Pillar 1: Career Pathway Fit

  Clarifies the kinds of work activities, learning demands, and environments most likely to remain engaging over time, and where predictable friction is likely to emerge so it can be planned for early.

• Pillar 2: Capacity and Sustainability for Tertiary Study

  Considers the demands of tertiary study and how these interact with the person’s capacity to manage study load, particularly as external pressures increase.

• Pillar 3: Independent Living Readiness

  Looks at the practical life factors that influence stability while studying, including readiness to independently manage everyday responsibilities alongside study, such as routines, organisation, finances, and personal administration.

Important note: At present, this service is privately funded and paid for by the client. We are currently clarifying with the NDIA whether this service may be eligible for NDIS funding for participants.

For private referrals, please visit www.tertiarytransition.com.au for further information and to complete the referral form.