100+ NDIS Goal Examples — Ready to Use for Your Planning Meeting

I want to independently prepare two meals per week with minimal prompting by my next plan review.

I want to manage my personal hygiene routine independently 5 days per week within 6 months.

I want to take my medications independently using a dosette box without support worker reminders within 3 months.

I want to complete my laundry independently once per week within 6 months.

I want to maintain a clean and organised living space with support worker assistance twice per week.

I want to improve my budgeting skills so I can manage my weekly grocery shopping independently within 12 months.

I want to be able to dress and groom myself independently every morning within 6 months.

I want to use a meal planning app to organise my meals for the week with minimal support within 12 months.

I want to safely use the stove to cook simple meals with supervision reducing to independence over 12 months.

I want to manage my household cleaning tasks with a support worker, reducing support hours by 20% in 12 months.

I want to learn to use online banking to monitor my spending independently within 6 months.

I want to set up a morning routine checklist and follow it independently 5 days per week within 3 months.

I want to be able to identify when I need help and ask for it appropriately within 12 months.

I want to manage my personal care including showering and dressing with minimal verbal prompting within 6 months.

I want to independently make and keep medical appointments using reminders within 12 months.

I want to attend a local community group or club of my choice at least once per fortnight within 6 months.

I want to independently travel on public transport to access community activities within 12 months.

I want to make two new friends or social connections within 12 months through community activities.

I want to participate in a weekly exercise class or sport with support worker assistance.

I want to volunteer at a local organisation for 2 hours per week within 12 months.

I want to attend a social skills group to build confidence in social situations within 6 months.

I want to participate in community events such as markets, festivals, and local activities at least monthly.

I want to join a local library and independently access books or programs fortnightly within 6 months.

I want to improve my ability to communicate with community members through speech therapy goals.

I want to use community transport to access social activities independently within 12 months.

I want to attend a peer support group relevant to my disability at least monthly within 6 months.

I want to build confidence to enter shops and community spaces independently within 12 months.

I want to regularly attend religious or cultural community gatherings meaningful to me.

I want to participate in creative arts programs in my community at least fortnightly within 12 months.

I want to develop skills to independently navigate my local area using maps or GPS apps within 12 months.

I want to explore employment options suited to my skills and interests with the support of a support coordinator within 6 months.

I want to complete a vocational training course in an area of interest within 12 months.

I want to secure supported employment or a work trial of at least 4 hours per week within 12 months.

I want to update my resume and complete 3 job applications per month with employment support.

I want to develop my literacy and numeracy skills through adult education classes within 12 months.

I want to attend a school-leaver program to build skills for employment or further education.

I want to work with an employment consultant to identify barriers to employment and develop a plan within 3 months.

I want to complete a Certificate II or III in a field that interests me within 18 months.

I want to develop workplace communication skills through role-play and practice within 6 months.

I want to maintain my current employment by building strategies to manage workplace challenges within 6 months.

I want to access a supported work environment for at least 8 hours per week within 12 months.

I want to build computer and digital literacy skills through a structured training program within 12 months.

I want to exercise at least 3 times per week with support worker encouragement within 3 months.

I want to reduce hospital admissions by implementing a mental health safety plan within 12 months.

I want to see my GP for a health assessment and follow-up on any recommendations within 3 months.

I want to engage consistently with my mental health support team and attend all appointments within 6 months.

I want to learn and use at least 3 coping strategies for managing anxiety within 6 months.

I want to maintain a healthy weight by working with a dietitian and support worker within 12 months.

I want to improve my sleep routine by implementing consistent sleep hygiene practices within 3 months.

I want to reduce reliance on crisis services by building daily wellbeing routines within 12 months.

I want to access regular allied health supports including physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

I want to build a daily mindfulness or relaxation practice with support from a wellbeing worker within 3 months.

I want to stop smoking with the support of a GP and community health services within 12 months.

I want to manage my chronic pain more effectively through physiotherapy and exercise within 12 months.

I want to use my AAC device to communicate my needs to familiar and unfamiliar people within 12 months.

I want to develop functional communication skills to express pain and discomfort to carers within 6 months.

I want to improve my reading comprehension to a Year 6 level through literacy support within 18 months.

I want to confidently use email and messaging to communicate with my support team within 6 months.

I want to use Auslan or a communication board to express my needs with support workers within 6 months.

I want to participate in speech therapy twice per week and achieve at least 2 speech goals per term.

I want to increase the number of words I can use spontaneously to 50 within 12 months.

I want to develop strategies to communicate with people outside my immediate support network within 12 months.

I want to use social stories and visual supports to navigate new situations within 6 months.

I want to build confidence speaking on the phone for simple tasks (appointments, orders) within 12 months.

I want to develop the skills and support plan needed to move into my own home within 24 months.

I want to trial an Individualised Living Option arrangement within 12 months.

I want to maintain my current tenancy by developing home management skills with support worker assistance.

I want to understand my rights as a renter and manage lease renewals independently within 12 months.

I want to access SIL (Supported Independent Living) accommodation suited to my support needs within 12 months.

I want to develop skills for living independently including cleaning, cooking, and budgeting within 18 months.

I want to access home modifications that allow me to safely shower and move around my home independently.

I want to explore SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) options with my support coordinator within 6 months.

I want to build skills to manage household bills and correspondence independently within 12 months.

I want to develop an emergency plan for my home so I can respond to crises safely within 3 months.

I want to develop skills to initiate and maintain conversations through social skills training within 12 months.

I want to understand and practice appropriate boundaries in relationships within 12 months.

I want to build a support network of at least 3 trusted people outside of paid supports within 18 months.

I want to reconnect with family members with the support of my support coordinator within 6 months.

I want to improve conflict resolution skills through behaviour support strategies within 6 months.

I want to participate in a social skills group at least fortnightly within 6 months.

I want to develop strategies to manage social anxiety in group settings within 12 months.

I want to make at least one friend of similar age through a supported social activity within 12 months.

I want to understand and navigate online social interactions safely within 6 months.

I want to build a stronger relationship with my local community through regular participation within 12 months.

I want to understand my NDIS plan and be able to explain my supports to others within 6 months.

I want to be involved in all decisions about my support workers and schedule within 3 months.

I want to move to self-managed funding for at least one support category within 12 months.

I want to recruit and manage my own support workers with assistance from my support coordinator within 18 months.

I want to develop self-advocacy skills to speak up in meetings and reviews within 6 months.

I want to use the myNDIS app to monitor my plan budgets independently within 3 months.

I want to understand my rights as an NDIS participant and know how to make a complaint within 3 months.

I want to set my own goals for my next plan review with minimal prompting from my support coordinator.

I want to have input into writing my participant statement for my next plan review.

I want to trial different providers and make an informed choice about who delivers my supports within 6 months.

I want to independently manage my weekly schedule using a calendar app within 3 months.

I want to participate in a community sports team or recreational club of my choice within 12 months.

I want to explore self-employment or micro-enterprise options with support from my plan coordinator within 12 months.

I want to complete a structured healthy cooking program to build nutrition skills within 6 months.

I want to learn to use a tablet or smartphone to support my communication and daily living within 6 months.

I want to safely manage my own keys and access my home independently within 3 months.

I want to participate in a relationship and sexuality education program appropriate to my age and disability within 12 months.

I want to attend my own NDIS planning meeting and speak to my goals directly with minimal support within 12 months.

I want to independently use public services such as banks and post offices with reduced support within 12 months.

I want to access a day program that aligns with my cultural background and interests at least weekly within 6 months.

I want to access a school transition planning process to prepare for life after Year 12 within 12 months.

I want to build a regular outdoor walking routine of at least 30 minutes three times per week within 3 months.

I want to work with my speech pathologist to improve my swallowing safety and reduce mealtime risks within 6 months.

I want to develop a personalised daily and weekly routine that supports my independence and is followed consistently within 3 months.

I want to identify and build on my personal strengths and interests to increase my confidence in social settings within 12 months.

I want to participate in NDIS co-design or consultation activities to have a say in how my supports are designed within 12 months.