Cook. Learn. Thrive.: NDIS Cooking Classes on the Gold Coast
Cook. Learn. Thrive. is a 12-week program of NDIS cooking classes on the Gold Coast for participants who want to build real-life skills, confidence and independence in the kitchen.
Held at our Nerang Hub in a small, supportive group, participants learn everything from kitchen safety through to preparing complete meals, and get to enjoy what they make.
What Is Cook. Learn. Thrive.?
Cook. Learn. Thrive. is a structured NDIS cooking class with clear skill progression across 12 weeks. Each session builds on the last, so participants grow in confidence as their skills develop.
Alongside cooking, the program builds communication, routine and everyday life skills, all at a pace that suits each person.
What Happens in the Cooking Classes?
Across the program, participants:
Learn kitchen safety and safe food handling
Practise reading, understanding and following recipes
Explore ingredients, flavours and basic nutrition
Cook a variety of meals step by step, with support
Build planning, sequencing and problem-solving skills
Work on communication, teamwork and confidence
Meals are prepared and enjoyed during each session, or taken home to enjoy later.
Who Is Cook. Learn. Thrive. For?
The program suits participants who:
Want to cook more independently at home
Are just starting out, or want to build on skills they already have
Do well with structure, routine and clear steps
Enjoy learning alongside a small group
Groups are kept to a maximum of 6 participants with 3 support workers, so everyone gets plenty of guidance.
Program Details
When: Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Loving Life Hub, Nerang
Support ratio: 1:2, with 1:1 support available if required
Group size: Up to 6 participants
Program length: 12 weeks
Cost: $39.50 per hour, made up of the Core 1:2 rate of $36.79 plus centre capital costs of $2.71. Where it fits a participant's goals, it can also be claimed under Capacity Building at $41.94 per hour
Out of pocket: $0, with food costs included
Transport: Optional pick-ups and drop-offs, quoted individually
Why Cooking Builds Independence
Cooking brings together so many everyday skills: planning, following steps, staying safe, managing time and working with others. Practising them in a real kitchen, with support close by, makes them stick.
Many participants find that confidence in the kitchen flows into other parts of life, from shopping to routines at home.
Join Our NDIS Cooking Classes on the Gold Coast
For program details and to enquire, visit the Cook. Learn. Thrive. page.
📍 Based on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast
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