If you or someone you support is an NDIS participant and needs help with everyday tasks, you may be eligible to receive prepared meals delivered to your home—with a large portion of the cost covered by your NDIS plan. Meal delivery is an essential support for people who find it difficult to shop, cook, or manage their nutrition independently. With recent updates to NDIS guidelines, it’s important to understand how this support works and how to access it.

Who is eligible for NDIS-funded meals?

You may be eligible if:

• You are an NDIS participant
• You have difficulty planning, shopping, or preparing meals due to your disability
• You have funding under Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Living

Meal delivery is especially helpful for people who:

• Live alone and find cooking unsafe or overwhelming
• Experience fatigue or reduced mobility
• Have cognitive challenges affecting planning or memory
• Require texture-modified diets (e.g. soft or pureed meals)
• Need support maintaining proper nutrition

What does the NDIS cover?

The NDIS typically covers the service component of meal delivery, including:

• Meal preparation
• Cooking
• Packaging
• Delivery

Participants are usually responsible for the ingredient cost (food itself), as this is considered an everyday living expense.

For example:

• You may pay a small amount per meal (e.g. $2–$5)
• The NDIS covers the remaining service cost

This makes healthy, ready-made meals more accessible and affordable.

How to get started

Getting set up is simple:

1. Check your NDIS plan

   Look under Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Living

2. Speak with your Support Coordinator or Plan Manager

   They can confirm eligibility and help organise services

3. Choose a provider

   Select a trusted service like Meal Fresh Kitchen

4. Set up your meals

   Arrange delivery frequency and meal preferences

5. Start receiving meals

   Enjoy fresh meals delivered weekly or fortnightly

For Support Coordinators

Meal delivery can significantly improve outcomes for participants.

It supports:

• Better nutrition and health
• Increased independence at home
• Reduced pressure on carers and families

As a coordinator, you can:

• Align meal services with participant goals
• Include meal delivery in plan reviews
• Help select a suitable provider and schedule

Meal Fresh Kitchen can assist with quotes, funding breakdowns, and onboarding support.

Why meal delivery matters

For many NDIS participants, preparing meals can be one of the biggest daily challenges.

Access to ready-made meals helps:

• Maintain consistent, balanced nutrition
• Reduce stress around cooking and shopping
• Improve quality of life
• Support independent living

Fresh Meals from Meal Fresh Kitchen

We provide fresh, chef-prepared meals made in Melbourne, designed to support a wide range of needs.

• Fresh, never frozen
• Weekly changing menu
• Balanced and nutritious
• Ready in minutes
• Options for different dietary and cultural preferences

Get Started Today

Want to learn more?

Ask for our NDIS Meal Delivery Guide for Participants and Coordinators, including pricing, examples, and setup steps.

📞 Contact Meal Fresh Kitchen today to check eligibility and start receiving fresh, easy meals at home.