Australian Capital Territory - Meal delivery and preparation services
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Help with preparing meals
My Aged Care
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) gives basic support for people aged over 65, including help with cooking and advice from a dietitian. For people with more complex needs, Home Care Packages provide more than what the CHSP can offer.Find out more about the Commonwealth’s Home Support ProgrammeFind out more about Home Care Packages
The Disability Trust
The Disability Trust has services for meal planning and preparation. Learn more about the Disability Trust's meal planning services
NDIS supports
Local Area Coordinators (LACs)
If you are aged 7 and above, Local Area Coordinators (LACs) can link you to the NDIS and to mainstream and community supports in your area. You can ask your LAC about the supports available in your community, even if you're not eligible for an NDIS support plan. Find out more about how a Local Area Coordinator may be able to assist you
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The NDIS can fund help for people with disability, including getting meals delivered and preparing and cooking meals together. Find out more about NDIS’s services for meal delivery
Ready-made meal delivery services
Australian Red Cross
Australian Red Cross offers Meals on Wheels services. Volunteers bring healthy frozen or fresh meals to your door. They also ‘check-in’ to see how you’re doing. Find out more about Australian Red Cross’s Meals on Wheels services
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels service providers in every state and territory provide fully prepared meals to homes. The meals are subsidised by the Australian Government so are cheap for eligible people. Find out about Meals on Wheels services in your area
