Cook. Learn. Thrive
Cooking Classes for NDIS Participants on the Gold Coast
Our Cooking Classes for NDIS Participants are a structured 12-week program designed to help participants build real-life skills, confidence, and independence in the kitchen.
Held at our Nerang Hub in a small, supportive group environment, participants will learn everything from kitchen safety through to preparing complete meals. This program focuses on practical, hands-on learning while also building communication, routine, and everyday life skills.
Whether someone is just starting out or looking to build confidence, this program meets them where they’re at and supports them to grow.
The next program will be beginning on June 1st! Spots are limited to 6 participants!
Program Details
📅 When: Monday, Wednesday or Friday
⏰ Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
📍 Where: Loving Life Hub, Nerang
🔢 Support Ratio: 1:2 (1:1 available if required)
💰 NDIS Rate:
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Core: $37.70/hr + $2.59/hr Centre Capital Costs
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Capacity Building: $40.03/hr
💵 Out-of-Pocket Cost: $0 (food costs included within program structure)
🍽️ Meals: Prepared and enjoyed during each session, or taken home to enjoy later
🚐 Transport: Optional pick-ups & drop-offs available (quoted individually)
👥 Group Size: Maximum 6 participants
📆 Program Length: 12 weeks (first round beginning June 1st 2026)
Why Join?
✅ Small, high-support group (max 6 participants)
✅ Structured 12-week program with clear skill progression
✅ Builds confidence and independence in everyday cooking
✅ Supports routine, consistency, and skill development
✅ Encourages social connection in a safe environment
✅ Designed to align with participant goals and NDIS outcomes
✅ Hands-on learning that translates into real-world independence
What We Do
🍳 Learn kitchen safety and safe food handling practices
📖 Practice reading, understanding, and following recipes
🛒 Explore ingredients, flavours, and basic nutrition concepts
👨🍳 Cook a variety of meals step-by-step with support
🧠 Build planning, sequencing, and problem-solving skills
💬 Develop communication, teamwork, and confidence
🧘 Incorporate structure, routine, and regulation throughout sessions
Funding
This NDIS cooking program is delivered as a structured 12-week Program of Support, designed to build practical life skills, confidence, and independence.
Supports can be funded under:
Core Supports – Centre-Based Supports (Group 1:2)
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Delivered as a group-based activity at our Nerang Hub
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Charged at the applicable NDIS 1:2 rate
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Centre Capital Costs ($2.59/hr) apply when delivered in-centre
Capacity Building – Increased Social & Community Participation
Depending on individual goals, this program may also be funded under:
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Skills Development & Training (Daily Living Skills)
These supports focus on developing independence, routine, and real-world life skills in a structured group setting.
Small Classes, Real Outcomes
With a maximum of 6 participants and 3 support workers, this program provides a high level of support, meaningful engagement, and genuine skill development. The small group size allows for individualised guidance, consistent support, and the flexibility to adapt each session to suit different abilities, learning styles, and goals.
Participants are not just following along, they are actively building confidence, practising real-life skills, and developing independence in a safe, structured environment.
More support. More connection. Better outcomes.