Diagnosis, NDIS evidence and therapy across the lifespan.
Daily living, regulation, independence and reporting.
Language, AAC, literacy and adult dysphagia.
Trauma-informed, neuro-affirming. Every age.
From age 2. The language of early development.
Practical, dignified support for behaviours of concern.
Nutrition support for disability, aged care and complex needs.
Movement, strength and independence across the lifespan.
Funding-ready clinical evidence.
Our assessment service produces functional, diagnostic and capacity reports that funders take seriously. Functional Capacity Assessments, NDIS Clinical Psychology Assessments, cognitive assessments, dysphagia and mealtime assessments, and home modification reports: all written by senior clinicians with NDIS, aged care, DVA and insurance experience.
Occupational therapy assessments for function, safety, equipment and living arrangements under NDIS, Aged Care and insurance.
Communication, literacy, feeding and swallowing assessments for children and adults.
Cognitive, diagnostic and mental health assessments across the lifespan, including multidisciplinary autism assessment.
Functional behaviour assessment to understand behaviours of concern and inform a positive behaviour support plan.
Mobility, falls, continence and equipment assessments that support safe movement and independence.
Nutrition assessments for disability, aged care and complex health needs.
Psychosocial, carer and community assessments that map a person's support needs and risks.
Cross-discipline assessments for older Australians under Aged Care and Support at Home, a fast-growing area of our practice.
Assessments and reports are a distinct service line at Constellation, not an afterthought. Our senior clinicians do a lot of this work, so we know what NDIA delegates, plan managers, aged care assessors and insurers are looking for: clear functional evidence, recommendations mapped to plan categories, and language that holds up to review.
We do assessment-only work where you don't need ongoing therapy with us. That's a deliberate choice. Sometimes a family or support coordinator just needs a clean report from an independent clinician so the plan review or access request can move forward.
Most assessments include time with the participant or client, time with family or support staff where relevant, file review, scoring (where applicable) and a written report. We agree the scope, timeframe and fee in writing before we start.
Families seeking NDIS access, plan reviews or diagnostic clarity, and individuals needing assessment for school, work or daily life.
Independent, funding-ready reports written in NDIS-aware language, with recommendations mapped to plan categories. Quoted and scheduled with you up front.
Cognitive, OT and speech pathology assessments for older Australians under Aged Care Support at Home and home care package funding.
Functional assessments and return-to-work capacity reports for CTP, WorkCover, life insurance and DVA clients under approved scope.
In-clinic at Gympie QLD or Hawthorn VIC for standardised testing where the room setup matters
Mobile across greater Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin and SE Queensland (most FCAs are done in the home)
Telehealth components where clinically appropriate (especially for parts of clinical interview work)
Assessments are fundable through NDIS, Aged Care, DVA, insurance and private payment. We quote in writing before we start.
Plan-managed, self-managed and agency-managed. Capacity Building, Improved Daily Living and Core supports.
Allied health under Support at Home, home care packages and aged care home placements. In-home and on-site visits.
Veteran allied health under valid DVA referrals. Bulk-billed where eligible.
Pay privately for therapy or assessments without a referral. Clear, upfront fee schedule.
Our assessments & reports clinicians work across the Gympie and Hawthorn clinics, in homes, schools and aged care settings, and via telehealth Australia-wide. We match you to the right person for your goals, funding and location, not just the first available.
"The FCA Constellation wrote was the cleanest report I've seen in a year. My participant's review went through without follow-up questions."
No. NDIS participants, support coordinators and plan managers can book a Functional Capacity Assessment directly through our intake. We do ask for background information and any current reports so we don't duplicate work that's already been paid for.
An FCA usually involves a one-to-two hour appointment (often in the home), follow-up where needed, and a written report. We agree the turnaround in writing. Most FCA reports are with you within two to four weeks of the assessment.
An FCA is OT-led and focuses on functional capacity across daily life. An NDIS Clinical Psychology Assessment is psychologist-led and focuses on psychological diagnosis and psychosocial disability evidence. They answer different questions. We'll help you work out which one (or both) your situation calls for.
Yes. A lot of our assessment work is assessment-only. Sometimes the most useful thing we can do for a family is provide a clean, independent report and hand them back to their existing team. We'll never pressure ongoing therapy as a condition of doing an assessment.
Assessments are quoted in writing before we start, based on scope, complexity and discipline. NDIS assessments are billed at NDIS Pricing Arrangements rates. Most FCAs and Clinical Psychology Assessments sit within standard ranges that support coordinators and plan managers will recognise.
Yes. Our mobile clinicians cover greater Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin and SE Queensland for face-to-face assessment, and we use telehealth for parts of the process where it's clinically appropriate. We're upfront at intake about what's possible in your location.
Yes. Our senior clinicians write a lot of this work and we know how the NDIA reads reports. We focus on functional evidence, plain language and recommendations mapped to NDIS plan categories. Support coordinators are welcome to call us before booking to talk through the specific decision the report needs to support.
From parents, NDIS participants, aged care families and the support coordinators who trust us with their people. Shared with permission; full names withheld on request.
"Our 14yo finally felt heard. Her counsellor was the first who actually got her, and now we have language we use as a family."
"The FCA report was the first time someone wrote about my life and it actually felt like me. My new plan reflects what I actually need."
"Reports land on time, every time. Recommendations are practical and NDIS aligned. I send participants here when I want it done right."
"The OT came to the nursing home and sat with us through the swallow plan. We didn't have to chase, explain, or repeat ourselves once."
"Play therapy at age 3 felt like a long shot. Six months in, we finally feel like we know our son better. The clinician partnered with us the whole way."
"Kristie's assessment finally gave me language for what I'd been experiencing. The report was clear and the recommendations were practical."
Whether you're a parent looking for support, an adult navigating NDIS, an aged-care family, or a support coordinator with a referral, we'll meet you where you are.
