Bridging Clinical Insight and Legal Framework
NDIS appeals and plan reviews require more than passionate explanations — they demand structured, clinical documentation that clearly aligns with the legal and evidentiary frameworks of the NDIS Act and Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) decision-making.
At Sage Mind, we specialise in advocacy-focused reporting that bridges the gap between lived experience and legal criteria. Whether you're working with a legal representative or navigating the process as a self-represented participant or parent, our documentation is designed to empower you with clarity, structure, and therapeutic insight.
What Makes This Service Unique
Tribunal-Aligned Language
We use precise, outcome-focused phrasing aligned with the NDIS Act, Rules, and Operational Guidelines
Functional Domain Mapping
All reports clearly map challenges and support needs across the six NDIS functional capacity domains
Legal Complement Support
Structured documentation that's powerful whether you're working with legal counsel or self-representing
Trauma-Informed Approach
Prepared by a trauma-informed, neuroaffirming Registered Psychotherapist with deep NDIS knowledge
Available Reports and Support Services
| Service | Description | Standard Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Tribunal Summary Report / Letter | Powerful advocacy tool that distills clinical, functional, and psychosocial data into a concise, AAT-ready summary with legal-style structure | From $700 |
| Integrated Functional Capacity Report (IFCR) | Comprehensive 7-hour multidisciplinary-style report combining observations, history, allied health integration, and functional mapping | $1,470 |
| Psychosocial Functional Capacity Assessment (PFCA) | Maps trauma, emotional needs, masking impacts, and barriers that affect participation across NDIS domains | $1,050 |
| Functional Behaviour and Regulation Summary (FBRS) | Documents behavioural and emotional regulation needs without requiring a formal behaviour support plan | $735 |
| Review My Plan – Strategic Summary | Concise, goal-focused summary outlining support use, remaining needs, and strategic review points | $840 |
| Disability Evidence Summary Letter | Confirms likely permanent and significant disability for NDIS access or Change of Circumstances applications | $577.50 |
Additional administrative services including letter-writing, summary briefs, and strategic mapping discussions available at $210/hour
NDIS Claiming and Payment
Claimable under: Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living (15_056_0128_1_3)
- Plan-managed clients: We invoice your plan manager directly
- Self-managed clients: Pay upfront and claim through your portal
- Payment plans available for most services
- Available only to self-managed and plan-managed participants
Important Service Conditions
- Services offered by request only, reviewed case-by-case
- No urgent or crisis-based submissions accepted
- Standard turnaround: 5-10 business days after last interview and all required documentation received
- Urgent processing available for an additional fee
- Unfortunately we cannot claim from agency-managed funds
About the Clinician
Christina Kennedy - Registered Psychotherapist (ACA)
- Over a decade of experience with neurodivergent individuals
- Specialises in high-complexity cases including trauma and PDA
- Deep knowledge of NDIS decision-making processes
- Expert in executive functioning and psychosocial disability
- Extensive experience with Tribunal submissions
How to Enquire
To request specialist advocacy or tribunal support:
Enquire NowOr email us directly at:
info@sagemind.com.auPlease include in your enquiry:
- A short overview of your situation
- Whether you're self-represented or working with legal support
- Your ideal timeframe and deadlines
- Which documentation you may require
We respond within 5-7 business days to confirm availability and next steps.