NDIS-Approved Assessments & Types
Fit-for-Purpose Assessments by Trusted Allied Health Professionals
Connect2Care’s allied health professionals offer a wide range of fit-for-purpose assessments designed to support NDIS participants at every stage of their journey – from early intervention and initial NDIS applications through to ongoing NDIS reviews.
Using the most appropriate assessment tool for your needs, our NDIS-registered therapists evaluate your ability to manage daily life, mental health, and functional independence. Whether you’re a new applicant, working with a local area coordinator, or seeking to adjust your existing disability supports, our assessment process is tailored to your unique circumstances.
The outcome: a comprehensive written report with clear recommendations – covering therapy services, equipment, housing modifications, and care routines – shared with consent across your broader support network, including medical professionals, support workers, and teachers.
Assistive Technology Assessments to Match the Right Tools to Your Needs
Our allied health professionals assess your daily life needs to recommend fit-for-purpose assistive technology that builds independence and confidence.
- Funded through your NDIS Capacity Building budget
- Covers wheelchair, communication device, and equipment trials
- Evidence-based reports meeting NDIA’s reasonable and necessary standards
- Tiered process for low, mid, and high-cost AT approval
- Findings shared with relevant health professionals and support workers with your consent
Housing Assessments to Support Your Right to Choose Where You Live
Our allied health professionals assess your disability-related housing needs to recommend fit-for-purpose solutions that promote independence and daily life participation.
- Evaluates how your disability impacts mobility, self-care, and self-management
- Identifies disability supports and services beyond specialised housing
- Recommends suitable housing features, size, and location for your goals
- Supports NDIS participants through the assessment process for housing funding
- Findings shared with your local area coordinator, support network, and NDIA with consent
Communication Assessments To Connect, Express, and Engage in Daily Life
Our allied health speech pathologists use fit-for-purpose assessment tools to evaluate communication needs and support NDIS participants in accessing the right funding and aids.
- Assesses expressive and receptive language, speech clarity, and social communication skills
- Supports early intervention for children with developmental delays or language difficulties
- Identifies needs for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and aids
- Informs the NDIS assessment process for communication-related disability supports
- Available in-home, in clinic, at schools, or via telehealth across Australia
Swallowing Assessments To Keep Mealtimes Safe, Enjoyable, and Nourishing
Our allied health speech pathologists use a fit-for-purpose assessment tool to identify swallowing difficulties and support NDIS participants in managing mealtimes safely in daily life.
- Identifies dysphagia – a condition causing difficulty swallowing food and/or fluids
- Recommends appropriate diet textures and fluid consistencies to reduce choking risk
- Delivered by speech pathologists working alongside occupational therapists and dietitians
- Supports early intervention for children with mealtime or sensory feeding challenges
- Includes a mealtime management plan shared with support workers and health professionals with consent
Falls Risk Assessments For Your Independence at Home and in the Community
Our allied health professionals conduct a fit-for-purpose assessment to identify fall risks and help NDIS participants stay safe and independent in daily life.
- Evaluates balance, gait, muscle strength, vision, and home environment hazards
- Completed in approximately 45-60 minutes, on-site at your home or community setting
- Funded under the NDIS “Improved Daily Living” category, where reasonable and necessary
- Includes a detailed report with personalised risk level, practical strategies, and home modification recommendations
- Referrals made to relevant health professionals, such as physiotherapists or OTs, where needed
Mobility Assessments That Support Safe Movement
Our allied health professionals use a fit-for-purpose assessment tool to evaluate mobility and balance, helping NDIS participants access the right disability supports for greater independence.
- Assesses walking, balance, coordination, and functional mobility in daily life
- Includes scooter assessments, trials, and hands-on training for safe community use
- Supports the NDIS assessment process for mobility aids and equipment funding
- Early intervention assessments are available for children and adults with emerging mobility needs
- Findings inform your local area coordinator and support team to strengthen your NDIS plan or upcoming NDIS review
Functional Capacity Assessments To Identify Needs and Shape of Your NDIS Support
Our allied health professionals use a fit-for-purpose assessment tool to build a complete picture of your daily life needs, ensuring NDIS participants receive the right disability supports.
- Evaluates physical, cognitive, and functional abilities across all areas of daily life
- Identifies unmet needs and gaps in current disability supports
- Takes approximately 2-3 hours, with a comprehensive written report provided after
- Supports new NDIS applications, plan updates, and upcoming NDIS reviews
- Findings shared with your local area coordinator, support coordinator, and health professionals with consent
Cognitive Ability Assessments for Strengths, Challenges, and Strategies of Daily Life
Our allied health psychologists use fit-for-purpose assessment tools to evaluate cognitive abilities, helping NDIS participants, families, and caregivers better understand and navigate daily life.
- Uses WAIS-IV (adults) and WISC-V (children) – standardised, evidence-based assessment tools
- Assesses memory, processing speed, problem-solving, and learning across key cognitive areas
- Supports early intervention for children with developmental, learning, or mental health concerns
- Informs the NDIS assessment process for funding related to psychosocial disability supports
- Results shared with health professionals, local area coordinators, and support teams with consent
Behavioural Assessments to Identify Triggers, Reduce Risk, and Build Strategies
Our allied health professionals use a fit-for-purpose assessment tool to evaluate behaviours of concern, helping NDIS participants, families, and support teams understand needs and implement lasting change.
- Identifies triggers, frequency, and risk level of behaviours of concern to the participant and others
- Addresses mental health, psychosocial, and environmental factors contributing to behaviour
- Funded under the NDIS “Capacity Building – Improved Relationships” category
- Informs a Positive Behaviour Support Plan (PBSP) with practical, evidence-based interventions
- Findings shared with local area coordinators, health professionals, and support workers to strengthen the NDIS review process
Capacity Assessments for the Right Level of Support to Achieve Your Goals
Our allied health professionals use fit-for-purpose assessment tools to evaluate how NDIS participants manage self-care and daily life, ensuring disability supports are appropriately funded and targeted.
- Analyses functional performance across self-care, communication, mobility, and daily life tasks
- Identifies gaps in current disability supports and unmet needs affecting independence
- Supports early intervention, new NDIS applications, plan reviews, and NDIS review processes
- Works alongside your local area coordinator to strengthen funding recommendations
- Findings inform a detailed report shared with health professionals and support teams with consent
Sensory Assessments to Understand and Manage Sensory Processing in Daily Life
Our allied health occupational therapists use fit-for-purpose assessment tools to evaluate how NDIS participants of all ages process sensory information, supporting better engagement in daily life.
- Identifies sensory sensitivities across touch, sound, movement, taste, and visual input
- Uses standardised tools, including the Sensory Profile 2 (children) and Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile
- Supports early intervention for children with autism, developmental delays, or mental health challenges
- Recommends environmental adjustments, sensory strategies, and disability supports such as weighted blankets or sensory aids
- Findings shared with health professionals, teachers, local area coordinators, and support teams with consent
Formal Therapy Assessments for a Fit-for-Purpose Foundation for Your NDIS Plan
Our allied health professionals deliver formal assessments across individual therapy disciplines, supporting NDIS participants at every stage of the assessment process and in achieving daily life goals.
- Available across Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Exercise Physiology, and Dietetics
- Uses standardised, evidence-based assessment tools tailored to each therapy discipline
- Supports early intervention, mental health, and disability supports across all age groups
- Findings shared with your local area coordinator, health professionals, and support network with consent
- For more information on NDIS-specific assessments, visit the NDIS website.
FAQs
Connect2Care offers an array of NDIS assessments for individuals with disabilities. They are Pre-NDIS Assessments, Home Modifications Assessments, Mobility Assessments, Cognitive Assessments and Standardised Psychology Assessments.
A team of NDIS-approved professionals conducts Connect2Care’s NDIS assessments. These professionals include Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Exercise Physiologists, and Dietitians. Comprehensive reports and recommendations tailored to individual needs are prepared by them, which enables effective support planning.
These assessments give detailed evidence of your functional abilities and support needs, which are needed for submitting a strong NDIS application. They help give clarity to your goals and justify the support and funding you require.
Connect2Care offers the option of NDIS assessments in-person and through telehealth, depending on the preference and location. Many therapy sessions, including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, and Psychology, can be conducted via telehealth without compromising the quality of care. For those in Melbourne, Connect2Care provides mobile services, bringing assessments directly to your home or community setting.
Even without a formal referral, you can get Connect2Care’s NDIS assessments. You can also self-refer by filling out their online referral form or contacting their intake team on 1800 950 288. This gives you the flexibility to commence assessments at your own convenience.
During an assessment session, the therapist will evaluate your communication, cognitive, and physical abilities using various tests and exercises tailored to your specific needs. They will also discuss your challenges, goals, and day-to-day activities to gain a thorough understanding of your support needs. The session is designed to prepare a comprehensive report that will guide your NDIS planning and services.
With Connect2Care, the duration of an NDIS assessment varies, depending on the type and complexity of the assessment. For example, a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) takes 2 to 3 hours on average, with an additional 10 hours allocated for report writing and extra time for travel.
After an assessment, Connect2Care provides a comprehensive written report detailing the functional abilities, support needs, and recommendations for the concerned person. These reports are required for NDIS planning, funding requests, and plan reviews. They are customised to align with NDIS guidelines, ensuring they effectively support your application and goal-setting processes.
NDIS funding covers Connect2Care’s NDIS assessments, provided they are aligned with your plan’s objectives and meet the NDIS criteria for reasonable and necessary supports.
These assessments are generally charged under specific NDIS support categories, which include, among others, capacity building, improved daily living, and improved health and wellbeing.
For scheduling an NDIS assessment with Connect2Care, you need to complete the online referral form on their website or call their intake team at 1800 950 288.
They offer mobile services that can enable assessments in your home or community setting, and they provide telehealth options for many therapies.
