Weekly Meal Preparation Support – Ballarat

Weekly Meal Preparation For NDIS Participants in Ballarat

For many people living independently, preparing healthy meals each week can feel overwhelming. With the right support and a simple structure, it becomes a positive routine that builds confidence, independence and wellbeing.

My Weekly Meal Preparation Support sessions are designed to help participants plan, prepare and organise meals for the week ahead in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Each session runs for 4 hours, allowing enough time to complete the entire process without feeling rushed.

What a Typical Meal Preparation Session Looks Like

Every participant is different, so sessions are adapted to individual needs and goals. A typical session may include:

• Planning simple meals for the week

• Creating a shopping list together

• Shopping for ingredients

• Preparing and cooking multiple meals

• Portioning meals into containers

• Organising the fridge or freezer

• Cleaning the kitchen space after cooking

By the end of the session, participants often have several ready-to-go meals for the week, making daily life easier and reducing stress around food preparation.

Benefits of Weekly Meal Preparation

This support can help participants:

• build independence in the kitchen

• learn simple cooking skills

• improve nutrition and routine

• reduce daily stress around meals

• create structure in their week

• increase confidence in everyday living tasks

For many participants, cooking together becomes an enjoyable activity that also supports social connection and skill development.

Session Structure

Weekly Meal Preparation Session

• 4 hour support session

• One-on-one support

• Conducted in the participant’s home

• Flexible approach based on individual needs and goals

Participants may choose to prepare meals for the entire week, or focus on learning new cooking skills over time.

Who This Support Is Suitable For

This service is ideal for participants who:

• live independently or are working towards independent living

• would benefit from support with cooking and meal organisation

• want to build confidence in everyday life skills

• would like structured weekly support in their home

Service Area

Weekly Meal Preparation Support is available for NDIS participants in the Ballarat region.

Self-managed and plan-managed participants are welcome.

Current available weekly availability

Monday 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Tuesday 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Thursday 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Sunday 10:00am - 2:00pm

3:00pm - 7:00pm