Psychometric Testing

A psychological Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) is typically requested when a person is applying for the NDIS for the first time, undergoing a plan reassessment or review, or when a change in circumstances warrants a formal re-evaluation of their support needs. The assessment provides the NDIA with objective, evidence-based information about how a person's disability affects their day-to-day functioning across key life domains.

A typical assessment involves approximately 5-8 hours of clinician time, with fees aligned with the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2026-2027. Extended time is available at the same hourly rate where complexity warrants it. For a detailed breakdown of what is involved in a Functional Capacity Assessment, see What the Assessment Involves below. 

NDIS Progress Reporting 
A similar assessment process is followed for NDIS progress reporting, which is a routine requirement across the life of a participant's plan. Progress reports explain the therapy approach used and provide evidence of the outcomes achieved and progress made towards the participant's goals. While the time and approach may vary by clinician, progress reports generally address: 

• The participant's functional capacity at the start of the plan period, and how this has changed over time, with reference to standardised assessment measures
• Progress towards each funded goal, using objective and measurable language
• Barriers encountered during the plan period and the strategies used to address them
• Connection to any additional informal, community, or mainstream supports
• Recommended supports for the next plan period, with justification for any additional or different funding requested Because progress reporting draws on existing clinical knowledge of the participant and ongoing session records, this process generally requires approximately 3.5 hours rather than 4.5 hours, and is billed accordingly at the same hourly rate.