Client Goals

Client Goals

This page overviews client goal management.

These are the topics on this page:

Introduction

NDIS goals represent the outcomes a participant aims to achieve with the support of their NDIS plan and the services provided by their chosen providers. These goals are developed in collaboration with the Local Area Coordinator during either the planning meeting or plan review, ensuring that they reflect the participant’s individual needs For goals to be effective, they should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

It is also important to note that client goals will change over time as the client moves between key stages of your life or there health and care needs change, and as such goals are time bound to be either short-term (what you want to achieve over the next 12 months) or medium to long-term (what you want to achieve over the next two to three years – or sometimes even longer). When working within the participant it is important to ensure that goals are : Outcome-focused, Flexible and adaptable, Centred on capacity building and improvement and Personalised to the participant’s unique needs.

The Client goals are located on the client record under the Client Goals panel. The Goals that are assigned to participants will be reflected within the Client Goals data-grid.

 

Additional information from the NDIS on participant goal can be accessed below:


Examples of Goals

The following is an examples of NDIS Goals and Goal tasks.

Goal Description

Goal Activities

Goal Description

Goal Activities

Daily Living and Independence

  • Build confidence to manage personal care tasks such as showering, dressing, and grooming.

  • Learn cooking skills to prepare healthy and safe meals.

  • Improve time management to complete daily routines independently.

  • Increase ability to manage money, pay bills, and budget effectively.

  • Use assistive technology to perform daily living tasks more easily.

  • Access transport options independently to get to appointments or community activities.

  • Develop household skills such as cleaning, laundry, and meal planning.

  • Build skills for safe independent living (e.g., using appliances, emergency safety plans).

Community Participation and Social Inclusion

  • Join community groups, clubs, or programs to meet new people.

  • Build social skills to form and maintain friendships.

  • Increase confidence to attend social events independently.

  • Participate in local volunteering or community service opportunities.

  • Access local libraries, recreation centres, or hobby groups.

  • Learn strategies to reduce social anxiety and increase comfort in group settings.

  • Travel to and from community activities safely and independently.

  • Connect with culturally specific or faith-based groups if desired.

Health and Wellbeing

  • Improve physical fitness through regular exercise or physiotherapy.

  • Access allied health services (speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology).

  • Learn strategies to manage stress, anxiety, or other mental health challenges.

  • Build a healthy sleep routine.

  • Increase knowledge about healthy eating and nutrition.

  • Use therapy supports to improve gross and fine motor skills.

  • Learn self-care practices to improve emotional wellbeing.

  • Participate in recreational sports or fitness programs.

Education and Lifelong Learning

  • Develop literacy and numeracy skills to improve learning outcomes.

  • Gain skills needed to attend TAFE, university, or other training programs.

  • Build organisational skills to manage study schedules and assignments.

  • Increase access to technology to support learning (e.g., adaptive software).

  • Improve communication and social skills to succeed in educational settings.

  • Receive support to transition from school to higher education or vocational training.

  • Attend specialised courses that match personal interests and career aspirations.

  • Learn study strategies to improve concentration and retention.

Employment and Career Development

  • Build skills to write a resume and prepare for job interviews.

  • Gain work experience or internships to build confidence.

  • Receive training for workplace communication and teamwork.

  • Learn to travel independently to and from work.

  • Access supports for maintaining employment, such as job coaching.

  • Explore career pathways and vocational options.

  • Improve time management and task completion skills for the workplace.

  • Transition from school to supported or open employment.

Relationships

  • Build skills to strengthen family relationships.

  • Develop strategies to communicate needs and feelings effectively.

  • Learn about healthy boundaries in friendships and romantic relationships.

  • Improve conflict resolution skills.

  • Receive support to connect with family or carers regularly.

  • Participate in family-based activities to improve connection.

  • Access counselling to build healthy interpersonal relationships.

  • Increase ability to maintain long-term friendships.

Choice and Control

  • Build confidence to make decisions about daily life independently.

  • Develop understanding of rights and responsibilities under the NDIS.

  • Learn to set personal goals and track progress.

  • Gain skills to choose and manage service providers.

  • Learn self-advocacy skills to communicate needs effectively.

  • Increase involvement in planning and decision-making processes.

  • Access supports to develop problem-solving skills.

  • Use budgeting and planning skills to maximise NDIS funding.

Home and Living

  • Learn skills to transition from family home to supported or independent living.

  • Access home modifications for safety and independence.

  • Build skills to live with housemates, including shared responsibilities.

  • Improve ability to manage household expenses and rent.

  • Learn cooking and meal preparation for healthy living.

  • Access support workers to assist with cleaning and personal care.

  • Build capacity to apply for appropriate housing.

  • Increase safety awareness at home.

Transport and Mobility

  • Learn to use public transport independently and safely.

  • Access driving lessons or specialised driving assessments.

  • Receive mobility aids or vehicle modifications to travel independently.

  • Build confidence navigating the local community.

  • Access transport to attend work, study, or social activities.

  • Improve road safety awareness and pedestrian skills.

  • Learn to plan routes and use travel apps effectively.

  • Gain skills for safe and confident cycling, if appropriate.

Specialised or Personal Interests

  • Pursue art, music, or creative hobbies.

  • Learn a new language or skill (e.g., coding, photography).

  • Develop sporting skills for recreational or competitive participation.

  • Access supports for travel and holidays.

  • Participate in faith-based or cultural activities.

  • Explore technology use for hobbies (e.g., gaming, filmmaking, podcasting).

  • Build skills in gardening, cooking, or crafts.

  • Engage in programs that support self-expression and creativity.

 


Additional Information

 

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