Supported Accommodation Assessments
Understanding Your Living and Support Needs
Choosing the right living environment is an important step in supporting independence, safety, and day-to-day wellbeing. A Supported Accommodation Assessment focuses specifically on understanding what type of housing and support arrangements may be appropriate based on your individual circumstances.
At Living to the Max, our Occupational Therapists take a structured and person-centred approach to assessing your current living situation, functional abilities, and the level of support required to maintain or improve your independence.
Experience. That’s our difference.
What is a Supported Accommodation Assessment?
A Supported Accommodation Assessment is an Occupational Therapy assessment that explores how your functional abilities and support needs relate to your living environment.
While functional capacity assessments look broadly at day-to-day abilities, this assessment places a stronger emphasis on:
- Your current housing situation
- The level of support required within the home
- Suitability of different accommodation options (including supported settings)
- Environmental factors that may impact safety and independence
For individuals accessing the NDIS, these assessments may help inform decisions around supports such as Supported Independent Living (SIL) or Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), where appropriate.
Our Approach
We understand that conversations around living arrangements can be complex and personal. Our Occupational Therapists work collaboratively with you, your family, and your support network to ensure your preferences, routines, and goals are respected throughout the process.
Assessments are typically completed in your current living environment to gain a clear understanding of your everyday experience. This may include:
- Discussing your daily routines and support needs
- Observing how you manage tasks within your home
- Identifying any challenges or risks within your environment
- Exploring what supports are currently in place and where gaps may exist
- Where relevant, completing an SDA assessment to explore whether Specialist Disability Accommodation may be appropriate based on your functional needs and living situation
Where appropriate, we may also review relevant documentation or liaise with other members of your care team to ensure a well-rounded understanding of your situation.
What We Consider
A Supported Accommodation Assessment looks at the interaction between your abilities and your environment. This may include:
- Your level of independence with daily activities
- The type and frequency of support required
- Safety within the home and community
- Access to essential areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, and entrances
- Social participation and connection to the community
- The suitability of your current home for your ongoing needs
Consideration may also be given to how your needs may change over time, helping to inform longer-term planning where required.
The Outcome
Following the assessment, a detailed Occupational Therapy report is prepared. The report is tailored to the referral requirements and provides a clear overview of your current situation and support needs.
Depending on your circumstances, the report may include:
- A summary of your functional abilities in a home living context
- An overview of current supports and identified gaps
- Consideration of suitable accommodation options
- Recommendations aligned with your goals and daily needs
For NDIS participants, reports are prepared in line with relevant requirements to assist with planning and decision-making.
A Person-Centred Process
We recognise that decisions around housing and support are significant and can impact many areas of life. Our role is to provide clear, practical information that helps you and your support team make informed choices.
Every assessment is guided by your individual goals, preferences, and circumstances, with a focus on supporting you to live as independently and comfortably as possible.
Our commitment to you
Here to support you
Living to the Max is a boutique Occupational Therapy practice serving Adelaide, South Australia. We've spent over 20 years (since 2004) earning a reputation for knowledgeable, ethical, client-focused care, supporting a broad cross-section of our community - from older adults and war veterans to people living with disability.
Our clients come to us with a range of needs, from physical and psychosocial conditions to mental health concerns, neurological conditions, Autism, sensory (vision and hearing) impairments, and age-related cognitive changes.
Experience and expertise
Our skilled Occupational Therapy team carries out thorough in-home assessments - including NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments, and designs individualised interventions aimed at boosting independence and everyday participation. Drawing on deep experience as an NDIS OT provider, we assist clients across the board: from suggesting suitable aids and assistive technology, through to manual handling assessments and responding to each person's specific physical, social, and emotional circumstances. Our focus is on practical, evidence-informed solutions that help clients reach their full potential.
Experience. That’s our difference.
Flexible service delivery
The choice of how you receive your care is yours. We offer three delivery options - at your home, at our modern clinic, or online through a straightforward virtual platform, giving us the flexibility to serve not just metropolitan Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills, but also clients in rural and remote areas.
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