Supporting independence, safety and confidence in everyday life.
An Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assessment measures an individual’s functional ability to safely perform everyday tasks. This includes self‑care activities, domestic tasks and general community mobility.
The focus of an ADL is to support greater independence, while maintaining safety and considering the impact of an injury or illness on day‑to‑day function.
All ADLs are completed by a registered occupational therapist with experience in functional assessment and rehabilitation.
The assessment considers how an individual completes everyday activities in their usual environments, such as the home, workplace or community.
Following the assessment, recommendations may include:
An ADL provides clear, practical recommendations that support independence and safety in everyday life.
ADLs can benefit injured workers by:
Where temporary supports are recommended, Konekt can also provide a Return to Self‑Management Plan. This ensures services are time‑limited and focused on building independence, with the goal of safely reducing support as the individual’s capacity improves.