NDIS FCA Evidence Checklist.
2026 Edition · Practitioner-written
A complete checklist of every piece of evidence that strengthens an NDIS plan review, SIL, SDA or home-and-living application — mapped to the six reasonable and necessary criteria.
- 60+ evidence checkpoints across 7 categories
- Mapped to the reasonable and necessary criteria
- Common mistakes that cost participants funding
- Free, no payment required — yours to keep
NDIS FCA Evidence Checklist
By Ryan Fuller, Principal Physiotherapist
What's inside the checklist
Core Functional Evidence
FCA structure, quantified support hours, validated tools (WHODAS, CANS, LSP-16, HoNOS).
Diagnostic & Medical
Specialist confirmations, prognosis, allied health reports — what to gather and from whom.
Behavioural & Safeguarding
BSP, incident data, FBA, risk matrix, restrictive practice authorisations.
Home & Living Pathway
Complete evidence packs for SIL, SDA and ILO applications.
Plan Goals & Participant Voice
Goals, lived-experience narrative, family impact, Coordinator summary.
Assistive Technology
AT assessment, comparative options, two quotes, trial documentation.
Cross-System Evidence
School, employment, hospital, mental health and forensic reports.
Common Mistakes
The 8 most expensive mistakes that cost participants funding — and how to avoid them.
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