Mar 16, 2026 | NDIS Assessments, NDIS Home and Living, NDIS Policy & Systems
Introduction One of the most important concepts within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the “reasonable and necessary” criteria used to determine whether a support can be funded. These criteria are outlined in Section 34 of the NDIS Act and guide...
Mar 16, 2026 | NDIS Assessments, NDIS Home and Living, NDIS Policy & Systems
Introduction In the NDIS, levels of support describe the amount of assistance a participant requires to complete everyday activities safely and independently. These levels help clinicians and NDIS planners understand how disability impacts daily functioning and the...
Mar 16, 2026 | NDIS Assessments, NDIS Home and Living, NDIS Policy & Systems
Introduction The NDIS functional domains are the six areas used to assess how disability impacts a participant’s ability to perform everyday activities. These domains help clinicians and NDIS planners understand how a person’s impairment affects their daily...
Jan 18, 2026 | NDIS Assessments, NDIS Home and Living, NDIS Policy & Systems
The NDIS is entering another significant transition period with the gradual rollout of the I-CAN needs assessment, expected to become the standard upfront assessment from 1 July 2026. For participants, families, support coordinators, and providers, this change raises...
Aug 21, 2025 | NDIS Assessments
As a parent, this news might feel worrying. You may be asking: The Australian Government has announced big changes to how support for children with autism and developmental delays will work. From mid-2027, a new $2 billion program called Thriving Kids will be...
Jun 21, 2025 | NDIS Assessments
With the rollout of the new NDIS funding periods model taking shape in mid-2025, the team at Functional Capacity Assessments Pty Ltd (FCA) has been actively engaging with plan managers, support coordinators, and participants to adapt our systems and maintain...
May 24, 2025 | NDIS Assessments
Last updated: July 2026 The NDIS is part-way through its biggest reform since the scheme began, and one question keeps coming up from providers, support coordinators and allied health professionals: is the new NDIA needs assessment replacing Functional Capacity...
May 23, 2025 | NDIS Assessments
The five most common mistakes people make during their NDIS Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) are highlighted in this video. You’ll learn how to avoid these pitfalls and increase your chances of receiving the NDIS support you need. The Importance of a...
May 22, 2025 | NDIS Assessments
Are you struggling with your mental health and unsure what NDIS supports are available to you? In 2025, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has continued to evolve, offering more targeted and accessible supports for people living with psychosocial...
