The Authority uses a number of outcome measurements to monitor participant's progress, as well as to determine eligibility in the Scheme.
It is anticipated that the Authority will increase the number of outcomes measurements used in conjunction with specialist services.
Currently, the main measurements used are:
- FIM and WeeFIMŪ - for all participants
- Care and Needs Scale - for adults with a brain injury
- ASIA scale - for participants with a spinal cord injury
FIM and WeeFIMŪ
Information about the FIM and WeeFIMŪ can be accessed on our FIM and WeeFIM page.
Care and Needs Scale (CANS)
The Care and Needs Scale is used to measure the level of support needs by older adolescents and adults with traumatic brain injury (16 years or older).
The CANS is intended to be administered by health professionals with experience working in a rehabilitation setting with people with brain injury.
The Authority holds CANS training each year - for more information about training and workshops check our training and workshops page.
Manual
Click here to download a copy of the Manual for the Care and Needs Scale 
(317kb). For printed copies contact the Authority on enquiries@lifetimecare.nsw.gov.au
Scoresheet
Click here to download a copy of the Care and Needs Scale - with LTCS Number ID 
(59kb).
American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) scale
Information about the ASIA scale is contained within the guidelines for levels of attendant care for people with spinal cord injury, published by the Motor Accidents Authority and the Lifetime Care and Support Authority which is available on the Guidelines for Professionals page.
Further information can be found on the ASIA website.