Capacity and cognitive assessments for legal proceedings, NDIS and other funding applications
Timely, court‑ready assessments to support legal matters and NDIS applications
NDIS
NDIS Applications
Psychological and functional assessments to support:
- NDIS access requests
- Reviews and reassessments
- Functional capacity evidence
- Cognitive and psychosocial disability documentation
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Capacity
Decision-making capacity assessment
Used to assess whether an individual can make informed decisions about:
- Wills and estates
- Powers of attorney / guardianship
- Financial and personal decisions
- Medical consent
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Injury
Personal injury and work capacity
Assessments after an accident or injury at work, for:
- TAC, WorkSafe and CTP claims
- Comcare and DVA claims
- Planning a return to work
- Legal and insurance reports
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Fast turnaround
Capacity is the ability to understand, retain, weigh, and communicate decisions about your life.
No GP referral required
Clear assessments protect your rights and ensure decisions reflect your true wishes and values.
Assessment aligned with NDIS requirements
We listen carefully, ask the right questions, and provide honest, evidence-based findings you can trust.
Court-ready reporting
Our reports give you and your family the clarity needed to make decisions with certainty.
How our assessments work
Process
Turnaround Time
Locations
Fees & rebates
Referral Information
Report Delivery
Process
Generally, decision making and mental capacity assessments involve a series of questions and cognitive tests that evaluate how well a person can make a reasonable and informed decision.
The main areas that mental capacity assessments review include the individual’s ability to:
- Understand relevant information provided
- Retain information and problem-solve
- Be able to coherently and logically communicate their decisions with reasoning
Turnaround Time
Our turnaround time is generally between 2-3 weeks. Please inform us when booking if you have a specific deadline in mind.
Locations
Invictus Health provides neuropsychological assessments across Melbourne and Australia, with locations in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Tasmania.
Fees & rebates
Fees depend on the type of assessment and report needed. Contact us for a written quote before you book, or see our fees and rebates page.
Referral Information
No GP referral is necessary to access our neuropsychological assessment services.
You can self-refer or be referred by a specialist, lawyer, insurer or your GP. Simply get in touch with our team and we’ll guide you through the next steps.
Report Delivery
Following your assessment, your neuropsychologist will compile a detailed report of findings and recommendations.
Reports are typically ready within 2–3 weeks of your appointment and are reviewed personally by Dr Judy Tang to ensure accuracy and compliance with all relevant guidelines.
An experienced team of neuropsychologists
Understanding decision-making capacity assessments with our neuropsychologists
Watch how we evaluate your ability to make important decisions about finances, medical care, and living arrangements
FAQs
Common questions about medico legal assessments and the process.
What is a medico-legal assessment?
A medico legal assessment is a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation conducted for legal purposes. It documents cognitive and psychological functioning in a manner suitable for court proceedings. The assessment helps establish facts relevant to the legal matter at hand.
Who typically needs this assessment?
Individuals involved in personal injury claims, workers compensation cases, or disputes regarding capacity often require medico legal assessment. Lawyers and courts use these evaluations to understand the extent of injury or impairment. Insurance companies may also request assessments to verify claims
How long does the assessment take?
Are the reports admissible in court?
What happens after the assessment?
How long does a medico-legal report take?
Reports for capacity, NDIS and forensic assessments are usually ready about 2 weeks after the assessment. Our current wait for an appointment is about 2 weeks for capacity and NDIS assessments, and about 4 weeks for forensic matters.
Can I bring someone to the assessment?
What if I disagree with the findings?
How much does it cost?
Our standard fee for capacity assessments, NDIS application assessments and forensic matters is $3,600 including GST. Whether a scheme or insurer pays depends on the scheme and the reason for the report. See our fees and rebates page for detail, and we can give you an estimate once we understand what you need.
If cost is a barrier, please talk to us. We have these conversations all the time, and it’s OK to ask. We can go through funding and payment options with you, including payment plans. Contact us or call 03 9478 1810.
Will Medicare cover the assessment?
No. Medicare does not cover medico-legal assessments. Depending on the matter, the fee may be paid by you, your lawyer, or an insurer or scheme. Ask us and we will help you find out.
How do I book an assessment?
Do you write reports for TAC, WorkSafe and DVA claims?
Yes. We assess people after a car accident, an injury at work, a concussion or brain injury, and current and former ADF members through DVA. Our reports can support claims with the TAC, WorkSafe Victoria, CTP schemes, icare, Comcare and other insurers. Your lawyer, insurer, case manager or doctor can refer you, or you can contact us yourself. See personal injury and work capacity assessments.
Still have questions?
Reach out to our team for more information about capacity assessments.