FCA Authority Hub

FCA Case Studies & Worked Examples

Case studies are the clearest way to understand what a defensible Functional Capacity Assessment actually looks like in practice. This hub will publish anonymised, composite worked examples drawn from the full spectrum of NDIS pathways we deliver — complex SIL transitions, paediatric autism FCAs, neurological progressive conditions, psychosocial recovery pathways, and SDA design category submissions. All identifying information is fully de-identified and case details are composite (not real participants).

Case studies coming soon

Our clinical team is preparing detailed worked examples across each of the five primary case archetypes listed below. Each case study will run 600–900 words and walk through the original referral question, the clinical methodology, the functional findings, the support recommendations, and the NDIS funding outcome. In the meantime, the easiest way to understand how an FCA reads in practice is to request a one-page sample report excerpt — we can email a redacted excerpt within one business day.

Case 1 — Complex SIL transition (coming soon)

A 34-year-old participant with cerebral palsy, intellectual disability and a history of behaviours of concern, transitioning from family home to a 2:1 SIL arrangement. The case study will document how the FCA evidenced 24/7 support, sleepover ratios, and the assistive technology required for safe home set-up.

Case 2 — Paediatric autism FCA (coming soon)

A 9-year-old child with Level 2 Autism Spectrum Disorder and co-occurring ADHD. The case study will walk through neurodiversity-affirming methodology, the use of the Vineland-3 in paediatric assessment, sensory regulation evidence, and recommendations across early intervention and capacity building.

Case 3 — Neurological FCA: progressive MS (coming soon)

A 52-year-old participant with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. The case study will document a 6-monthly comparative assessment, recommendations for power mobility, home modifications and a graded SIL pathway, and how the report supported a successful unscheduled plan review.

Case 4 — Psychosocial recovery FCA (coming soon)

A 28-year-old participant with treatment-resistant schizoaffective disorder. The case study will detail psychosocial-specific methodology, episodic disability documentation, recovery coach evidence, and how the FCA supported a transition from community participation to Capacity Building Recovery supports.

Case 5 — SDA design category submission (coming soon)

A 41-year-old participant requiring fully accessible SDA at the Improved Liveability design category. The case study will show how the FCA evidenced the design category recommendation, the supporting OT housing assessment, and the coordinated funding pathway across SDA and SIL.

Key takeaways
  • Each case study runs 600–900 words with full clinical and funding outcomes.
  • All cases are de-identified composites — no real participant data is used.
  • Five archetypes covered: SIL, paediatric autism, neurological, psychosocial, SDA.
  • Want to see a real sample report excerpt? Request one via the contact page.
  • Case studies are published monthly — sign up for the newsletter to be notified.
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