DEVELOPING GOALS FOR A PARTICIPANT’S NDIS PLAN
Specific – Measurable – Achievable – Realistic – Timeframe
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Goals should be focussed on achieving an outcome.
Goals are achieved by completing a range of activities.
Activities include identifying how to link in with informal connections, community supports,
mainstream services and NDIS funded options, to enable a Participant to achieve their “Goals”.
Identify an
appropriate start for
the Goal
I would like
Mum/Dad/Guardian
stated xx would like
Identify if there are
any timeframes
For example:
After I leave school, I
would like
Mum stated, before
xx moves out of the
family home, xx
would like
What is the aim
of the Goal?
to…
build my capacity
to
improve my
ability
maintain my
ability
learn strategies
develop my
ability
increase my
ability
explore how to
What do they want to
do?
regulate/manage my
emotions
find and maintain
employment
communicate effectively
increase my mobility
maintain my motor skills
complete daily activities
manage my tenancy
complete household
tasks
make decisions
learn work related skills
access education
Increase/maintain my
organisational skills
learn how to financially
manage
learn how to cook
health meals
manage my weight
organisational skills
budgeting skills
confidence
manage changes in
routines
transitions between
tasks
increase my functional
capacity
What is the outcome to be
achieved?
so I can… so xx can…
be independent in the
home, community etc.
be financially independent
build positive relationships
maintain my tenancy
actively participate/feel
included within my
community
maintain relationships with
xx
volunteer
participate in …
sustain/maintain my
employment
gain employment
support my family
live in my own home
build peer relationships
self-manage my NDIS
funding
manage my behaviours
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