Functional Capacity Partners is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information collected in the course of providing functional capacity assessments and functional evidence reporting.
This Privacy Policy outlines how personal information is collected, used, stored and disclosed in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
Who We Are
Functional Capacity Partners provides independent functional capacity assessments and functional evidence reporting for people with disability.

ABN
98 146 363 825

Our services may involve the collection and handling of sensitive information relating to health, disability and personal circumstances. We take reasonable steps to ensure that all information is handled in a secure and responsible manner.

What Information We Collect
In order to provide assessment services, Functional Capacity Partners may collect personal and sensitive information including:

• Participant name

• Date of birth

• Contact details

• NDIS number where applicable

• Medical and disability related information

• Functional capacity information

• Assessment findings and clinical observations

• Information provided by support coordinators, carers or family members

• Relevant medical or allied health reports

This information may be collected directly from participants or from authorised third parties involved in the participant’s care or support.

How Information Is Collected

Personal information may be collected through a number of methods including:

• Referral forms

• Telephone or email correspondence

• Assessment interviews

• Telehealth consultations

• Review of medical or allied health documentation

• Information provided by support coordinators, advocates or carers

Information may be collected before, during or after the assessment process.

How Information Is Used

Personal information collected by Functional Capacity Partners is used for purposes including:

• Conducting functional capacity assessments

• Preparing functional evidence reports

• Communicating with participants and referrers

• Documenting functional capacity and support needs

• Supporting decision making processes relating to disability support

• Information collected is used only for purposes directly related to the assessment and reporting services provided.

• Disclosure of Information

• Participant information may be shared with authorised parties where appropriate. This may include:

• Participants

• Support coordinators

• Plan managers

• Advocates

• Referring professionals

• Legal representatives

Information will only be disclosed where consent has been provided by the participant or where disclosure is otherwise permitted or required by law.
Storage and Security of Information
Functional Capacity Partners takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss and unauthorised access.
Information may be stored in secure electronic systems and professional documentation systems used for assessment and reporting purposes.
Access to information is restricted to authorised personnel involved in providing assessment services.