NDIS Access Reports
Functional evidence, written properly, for people applying to the NDIS for the first time.
An NDIS access report is occupational therapy evidence prepared to support an access request — a written description of how a person’s disability affects their ability to do everyday things. NDIS access decisions are based on functional impact rather than diagnosis alone, which is why an occupational therapist’s account of day-to-day functioning carries weight alongside medical evidence.
Who this is for
People applying to the NDIS for the first time
Anyone whose application has been declined and who is gathering better evidence
Families supporting a young person approaching an access request
GPs and specialists who have provided the medical evidence and need the functional picture to go with it
Support coordinators and advocates helping someone through the process
What you end up with
- A written functional evidence report for your access request
- Clear descriptions of impact on daily activities
- A plain-English explanation of what the report says
- Advice on what other evidence would strengthen the application
What’s involved
Talking it through
What’s already been submitted, what the gaps are, and whether an OT report is the missing piece. Sometimes it isn’t, and we’ll say so.
Assessment
A home visit assessing function across daily living, mobility, communication, social participation, learning and self-management.
The report
Written to describe functional impact clearly and specifically, with the detail the NDIA looks for.
What comes next
We explain what happens after submission, realistic timeframes, and the options if the outcome isn’t what you hoped for.
How it’s funded
If you’re not yet an NDIS participant there’s no NDIS funding to draw on, so access reports are usually paid privately. We’ll quote before we start so you know exactly what it costs. Some people are able to access support through a Medicare care plan referral, or through an advocacy service — ask us and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Why we do this in your home
Functional impact is only visible in context. How long the morning routine really takes, what gets skipped on a bad day, which tasks a family member has quietly taken over — none of that surfaces in an office appointment.
Seeing someone at home produces the specific, concrete detail that makes a report credible rather than general.
Common questions
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Evidence of a permanent and significant disability and of its functional impact on daily life. That usually means medical evidence confirming the condition, plus allied health evidence describing what it means day to day. An occupational therapy report addresses the second part.
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No report can guarantee an outcome, and anyone who tells you otherwise is being dishonest. What good evidence does is give the decision-maker a clear, accurate and specific picture of functional impact. The decision remains the NDIA’s.
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It’s charged privately at our hourly rate, covering the assessment, travel and report writing. We give you a written quote before booking so there are no surprises.
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The assessment is usually a single visit of two to three hours. The report follows within an agreed timeframe. The NDIA’s own decision timeframe is separate and outside our control.
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A decline often reflects insufficient functional evidence rather than ineligibility. We can assess and provide a report for a review or a fresh application — but we’ll give you an honest view first about whether it’s likely to help.
Related services
Talk to us about NDIS access reports
Tell us what’s going on and we’ll tell you whether this is the right service, what it will involve, and when we could get to you.