Information for workers
What to bring, reschedule and other information
We are conveniently located in NEWLAND HOUSE, 80 Brougham Place, North Adelaide.
If you are driving in, there is free 2 hour parking on the street. Please do not park in the private car park next to the building as that is reserved for other businesses in Newland House.
If you are using public transport, we are only a couple of minutes’ walk from the bus stops on O’Connell Street.
Preparation for your assessment
- You will need to arrive by your specific appointment time as there is some paperwork that needs to be completed before the assessment.
- If you do not think you will be able to attend an appointment, please let us know by phone as early as possible.
- You will need to bring photo ID with you.
- You will need to bring any information about your current medications / medication list.
- You will need to wear loose comfortable clothing (Think about what you would wear for a workout / to exercise).
- Closed in, flat shoes are essential.
- Mobile phones are to be switched off / silent during the assessment.
- Only the person attending the assessment will be able to enter the office (some exemptions apply – please contact us if you need assistance to undertake the assessment).
- Do not bring children to your appointment – if you have an assessment, please organise for children to be looked after during your appointment.
- You may need to provide a urine sample so make sure you are well hydrated (drink a lot of water!)
Core Service
Medical assessment
The medical assessment includes looking at your musculoskeletal system (muscles and bones), cardio-pulmonary system (heart and lungs), a look at your ears, eyes, mouth, review of skin, veins and abdomen (stomach). The assessment takes about 30 minutes to complete, however please allow up to an hour for your booking, which may include filling in paperwork and other tests such as a urine sample, hearing test, or functional assessment.
Core Service
Functional assessment
The functional assessment is conducted by a highly skilled assessor who will assess your ability to perform the tasks associated with the position you have applied for. This may include lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, working at different postures and hand skill testing. You may be asked to perform a step test to assess your cardiovascular fitness for job matching. The assessor will also check your blood pressure, heart rate and flexibility during the assessment. The assessment can take up to an hour to complete, and sometimes longer if a full medical assessment is being undertaken at the same time.
