Self-care routines
Showering, dressing, toileting, grooming, eating and personal organisation.
ADL assessments
Daily living assessments that turn support needs into clear recommendations
Activities of Daily Living assessments explore how a person manages self-care, home routines, community access and participation so support can be planned around real life.
Quick answer
What this Activities of Daily Living occupational therapy assessment page is about
Activities of Daily Living assessments explore how a person manages self-care, home routines, community access and participation so support can be planned around real life.
- Provider
- Pinnacle Occupational Therapy, a Perth-based occupational therapy provider supporting Perth, Peel, South West WA and the Wheatbelt.
- Best for
- Practical evidence for everyday support planning.
- Access pathways
- NDIS participants, Private and self-funded clients, GPs, hospitals and referrers.
- Next step
- Contact intake or book an assessment with goals, location, funding context and urgency.
Key support
How Pinnacle OT can help
Home and community tasks
Meal preparation, household routines, transport, shopping and community access.
Support planning
Recommendations for assistance, skill building, equipment, routines and environmental adjustments.
Access options
ADL assessment pathways
Daily living assessments can support NDIS planning and also help private clients, families, GPs and discharge teams understand practical support needs.
NDIS participants
Support for self-managed, plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants where the service fits the person, goals and plan context.
Private and self-funded clients
Direct access for people and families who want practical OT assessment, equipment guidance, home safety advice or therapy without waiting for a formal scheme pathway.
GPs, hospitals and referrers
Referral pathways for clinicians, discharge teams, employers, insurers and support teams who need functional OT input and clear recommendations.
Service attributes
How this OT pathway is assessed, delivered and documented
These details help participants, families, referrers and search systems understand the practical service fit before an enquiry is submitted.
- Funding pathways
- NDIS, private/self-funded, GP or allied health referral, hospital discharge and support coordinator referrals where suitable.
- Visit type
- Home, community, school, work or telehealth review depending on where daily routines and barriers are best understood.
- Report output
- ADL reporting can describe self-care, domestic tasks, community access, prompting, supervision, equipment needs and support recommendations.
- Suitable clients
- People needing clearer evidence about self-care, routines, household tasks, independence, support worker needs or daily participation.
- Regions
- Perth, Peel, South West WA and the Wheatbelt, with regional enquiries reviewed for suitability.
- Turnaround
- Intake reviews the required decision, support team involvement, current risks and whether ADL evidence should sit within a broader functional assessment.
Provider confidence
Why referrers and families trust Pinnacle OT
Pinnacle OT presents registration, referral, reporting and business details in a consistent format so people can verify who they are contacting and what happens next.
Registered and accountable
AHPRA, Occupational Therapy Australia and NDIS trust markers are presented clearly so participants and referrers can verify provider context.
Clear intake response
Referrals are reviewed for goals, funding, region, urgency and clinical fit before a pathway is confirmed.
Evidence-focused reporting
Reports are written to support practical decisions about daily function, equipment, home access, supports and review needs.
Public business profile
Google Business Profile details are linked for location verification, contact details and external trust signals.
AHPRAClinical services are delivered by appropriately registered occupational therapy professionals.
OTAProfessional standards, communication and evidence-informed occupational therapy practice.
NDISNDIS occupational therapy pathways for participants, families, coordinators and referrers.
Business detailsPinnacle Occupational Therapy Pty Ltd · ABN 34 665 997 811 · 0480 701 809 · admin@pinnacleot.com.au
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Process
What we assess
Current routine
We learn what is working, what is difficult and what support is already in place.
Functional observation
Where appropriate, we observe tasks and environments to understand real barriers.
Recommendations
We provide practical strategies, support guidance and related OT recommendations.
FAQs
Common questions
Is an ADL assessment the same as an FCA?
An ADL assessment can focus more specifically on everyday activities. An FCA is broader and often used for plan review evidence.
Can this help with support worker hours?
ADL evidence can help describe the type and level of assistance needed for daily routines.
Where does the assessment happen?
ADL assessments are often completed at home or in the setting where daily tasks occur.
Ready to take the next step?
Share the goals, funding context and support needs. Our intake team will help confirm the most suitable pathway.