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Examples of NDIS Goals: A Comprehensive Guide


If you are in the exciting process of getting an NDIS plan, you must be wondering which goals to include to help form a foundation and guide the support you will need. However, the process of prioritising goals isn’t a cakewalk, especially if you are setting NDIS goals for the first time. Lucky for you, we are here to make your goal-setting process hassle-free. 

In this comprehensive guide, we will guide you on how to get started, share examples of the goals and explain how NDIS providers can help you achieve them, improving your overall well-being. Stick around to learn more. 

Examples of NDIS Goals - All You Need to Know

NDIS goals are typically a list of what you want to achieve with the NDIS funding. If you are a first-timer, you will have an NDIS planning meeting with an NDIS planner or a Local Area Coordinator, where they will ask you about your objectives and the list of things you want to achieve. Based on your answers they will help determine which goals to include. 

Now, it is essential that you have a clear understanding of your needs to help set the right goals. You can set as many goals as you want, but it's always best to focus on short-term and long-term goals that are broad, touching every aspect of your life, from physical health to mental health to autism to intellectual abilities. Let's now dive into the examples of NDIS goals. 

Also Read: The Ultimate Guide to NDIS Funding

Physical Health 

Goals on physical health focus more on improving or maintaining individuals' physical well-being and functional abilities. 

I would like to be able to play games like my peers.

This is an excellent example of a physical health goal that can help increase an individual's motor planning, coordination, and muscle tone. To achieve this goal, a registered NDIS provider can offer a range of activities focusing on improving motor skills and mobility, for example, placing puzzle pieces into a form board, holding a pencil in a tripod grasp, or jumping forward with two feet together. 

Mental Health 

Mental health goals focus on improving an individual's emotional well-being, enhancing social interactions, and building coping strategies for individuals to lead fulfilling and empowering lives. 

I want to learn strategies to help manage stress to maintain my employment.

NDIS providers can arrange therapeutic and counselling sessions where individuals can have one-on-one conversations with therapists on how to manage stress and emotions. Moreover, your provider can help you create a routine to ensure you attain a good balance between your work life and social life. There is more! If your workplace is the leading cause of stress, they can make the necessary modifications to ensure you work in a conducive environment. 

Autism 

If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), then you should not miss to include this category of goals in your NDIS plan. They focus on enhancing communication skills, improving social interactions and supporting sensory processing needs. Other autism goals focus on nurturing the strengths and abilities of autistic individuals. 

I want to improve my attention processing and understanding to provide innovative solutions.

Autistic individuals have great attention to detail, which can be improved by providing specialised learning resources. For example, registered NDIS providers can provide visual learning materials such as choice boards, flashcards and patterns. For any individual who has trouble concentrating, providers can offer sensory rooms that offer a calming and soothing effect, allowing the person to focus on strengthening their abilities. 

Intellectual Disabilities 

Intellectual disability is identified by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour. People with intellectual disabilities have difficulty learning, problem-solving, communicating, and interacting with others. Setting goals in this category will help improve individuals' cognitive and adaptive functioning. 

I want to improve my speech and language skills to better communicate with my family, peers, and community.

This is an excellent example of goals under intellectual abilities. With the right registered NDIS provider, the individual will get the proper support and care to form a sentence structure, use complex words, request items, use gestures, and understand instructions to communicate better with those around. 

As we conclude, setting the right NDIS goals can help maximise the benefit of the program. That said, it is essential to identify and understand your needs to make an informed decision. Additionally, it is essential to choose the best NDIS provider to help you achieve your goals on time. We hope this article was helpful!

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