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Cooking and meal preparation

Cooking is one of our favourite things to do together, and a great way to build independence. We plan meals, shop for ingredients and cook together, with every activity adapted to the person's level of support.

Enquire about cooking and meal preparation

What it can include

  • Cooking and baking together
  • Meal planning and grocery shopping
  • Developing kitchen skills and confidence
  • Learning food preparation and kitchen safety

Who it is for

Young adults and mature adults building kitchen skills, and anyone who would enjoy cooking with some support.

What a session might look likeWriting a shopping list together, buying the ingredients, then baking banana bread and cooking a simple dinner.

Funding

Often funded through NDIS Capacity Building or Core Supports, depending on your plan. Private bookings are welcome.

How NDIS and private payment work

Getting started

  1. Say hello

    Call, email or send an enquiry. Tell us a bit about you or the person you care for. We reply on our next working day.

  2. Free meet and greet

    Meet Deanna at home, in a café or by phone. No cost and no pressure.

  3. Agree the plan

    Days, times, goals and costs go into a simple written agreement, so you know exactly what to expect.

  4. Get started

    We start with things you already enjoy, then build from there. We check in regularly to make sure it is working.

Enquire about cooking and meal preparation

Fill in the form and we will contact you on our next working day (Fridays, weekends and public holidays) to arrange a free meet and greet.

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Hours

Fridays, weekends and public holidays. Weekday evenings by arrangement.

Area

Based in Melbourne's north, with enquiries welcome from across Melbourne.

What happens next

  1. We call or message you on our next working day.
  2. We book a free meet and greet.
  3. You get a written plan and agreement before anything starts.

Other services

Community access

Let's get out and explore. Cafés, shopping, movies, beaches, swimming, events and day trips, planned around you.

Life skills and independence

Everyday living skills, money handling, shopping and routines, building confidence step by step.

Weekend and school holiday adventures

One to one outings for children and teenagers on weekends and school holidays.

Transport and appointments

Getting to appointments, activities and outings, with support in unfamiliar places.

Companionship and social support

Good conversation, hobbies, games and building social connections.

Enquire about support