Tips to Reach Your NDIS Goals

To make sure your NDIS plan really benefits you, you should try to make your goals as specific as possible. Goals are the things you want to achieve through the support of your disability services provider.

One of the most important things you need to do when preparing for your planning meeting is to think about your current and future goals.

Your goals might include a range of different things, such as becoming more independent, learning new skills, enrolling in a course or training, becoming more active in the community or building your relationships with friends and family.

Clearly defining your goals

Clearly defining your goals from the beginning will help ensure your NDIS plan reflects the supports you need to achieve your objectives.

Your goals can be broken down into short-term goals – that can usually be achieved in under 12 months – and medium to long-term goals that may take a number of years to achieve.

Examples of short-term goals might include:

• Using public transport by yourself to go to the shops
• Starting a course
• Going out with friends

Some examples of medium-term goals:

• Developing your communication skills
• Finding a job
• Developing better social skills
• Joining community groups

Examples of long-term goals might include:

• Moving out of home and getting a place of your own
• Maintaining or improving your health
• Becoming more independent
• Building the skills needed to learn better at school or university

Getting input from those experienced with the NDIS

You will be in contact with an NDIS representative at different stages of your NDIS journey.  NDIS representatives will provide you with guidance on things like registering with the NDIS scheme and conducting scheduled reviews of your plan.  Your NDIS representative can also offer general support on how best to bring your NDIS plan to life.

NDIS support coordinators can help you to get the most from the NDIS scheme. An NDIS support coordinator can assist you to work towards your identified goals and achieve your outcomes.

Don’t wait to review your plan

Your plan will be reviewed at regular intervals to make sure you are on track to achieving your goals and that your goals are still relevant. Usually plans are reviewed annually by the NDIS.

Continual self-assessment will help ensure your plan stays relevant to your changing situation. Getting the most out of your NDIS plan is about knowing where you are at personally and seeking expert support when you need it.

Nextt uses a special digital platform to work alongside clients to develop and track their goals, ensuring our services adapt to their changing needs. Regular check-ins ensure we’re aligned with their expectations.

It lets us know if we are being effective in our support or if we need to make improvements to our service.  It also supports our to clients know if they are making progress towards achieving their goals.

Helping you track progress

At Nextt, we know life changes, so we offer regular check-ins with clients to see how we are doing together:

• 1 month – You have the right team and supports align with your goals.
• 3 month – You are safe and happy with your supports.
• 6 month – We’re progressing towards goals and working through any issues.
• 9 month – Celebrate success and review supports for any changes.
• 12 month – Support plan review and National Disability Insurance Agency NDIA plan readiness
• Review & Repeat – Review new plans and adjust supports to new goals.

Team Nextt is proud to partner alongside clients to help support measurable outcomes, showing progress toward NDIS goals, and make a positive difference to get more out of life.

Here are examples of goals some of our clients have in the Nextt tracking system:

• Accessing public transport and travel
• Continuing my studies and learning new skills
• Encouraging me with my exercise
• Engaging with the local community and enjoying the outdoors
• Pursuing creative interests
• Reminders to help me with tasks, time management and routine setting
• Preparing my own meals

Nextt is a registered provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS. Our disability and mental health support services can help you get the most out of your NDIS plan while ensuring the services you choose deliver on your needs, expectations and goals.

Contact the friendly Nextt team for more information.