Meals

Meals for home, prepared with care and an understanding that everyone’s needs are different. Our Helpers work alongside you to make mealtimes easier, supporting independence while helping with cooking at home and specially prepared meals when needed.

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Home care meals that support independence

Home care meals that support independence

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With Five Good Friends, meal preparation goes beyond the kitchen. It’s a thoughtful, holistic approach to helping you stay well-nourished in every sense of the word. 

Meals are tailored to your needs, prepared together where possible, and guided by goals around balanced nutrition, hydration and the simple pleasure of sharing good food.

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Our meal preparation services

Find a verified Helper to assist with meal prep, cooking and creating meals that keep you thriving at home.

Our services include:

  • Meal delivery – Delivering pre-prepared meals, including everything from nutritious snacks to larger batches that can be frozen for later.‍
  • Meal preparation assistance – Hands-on help with kitchen prep and cleanup, so cooking is safe while giving you a chance to connect.

How can I get started with at-home meal preparation?

We’re an approved aged care and NDIS provider, so you can confidently get started with Five Good Friends in a few easy steps.

Here’s how to start: 

  1. Fill out our form – Tell us whether you’re looking for meal preparation support for someone else or yourself. 
  2. Organise an appointment – We’ll talk through your Membership options and develop a plan. 
  3. Get matched – We connect you with Helpers who understand your preferences, dietary needs and routine. ‍
  4. Book and track – Use our app to organise support that fits seamlessly into your day-to-day life.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between meal assistance and personal care?

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Meal assistance focuses on supporting nutrition and daily living tasks, such as grocery shopping, preparing meals and ensuring food is safe and appropriate for your needs. 

Personal care, on the other hand, is designed for those who require assistance with self-care tasks such as showering, dressing or medication support. While both aged care services support independence, they serve different purposes and may be funded separately depending on your needs. 

What doesn’t meal preparation include? 

While government-funded home care can support meal preparation, some food and meal-related items aren’t included. These include: 

  • General expenses, such as the cost of the ingredients 
  • Take-away food delivery 
  • Meal delivery for other people in your home

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How often can I schedule home care meal preparation?

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The frequency of meal preparation support depends on your funding and available budget. While the same types of domestic assistance are available across all funding levels, the amount of funding differs. This means the number of hours you can schedule may vary. 

But you’ll never have to figure it out alone! We can help you plan a schedule that works best for your lifestyle.

How do I determine my eligibility for Support at Home or NDIS-subsidised meals?

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Whether you’re eligible for Support at Home, NDIS or are self-funding your home care meal preparation, we’ll be able to connect you with a trusted Helper to make sure you always have access to nutritious and delicious meals suited to your needs: 

  • Your Support at Home (SaH) provider (i.e., Five Good Friends!) can confirm whether meal preparation or meal delivery services are included in your funding.
  • If you are approved for NDIS funding, meal preparation and support around the home may be subsidised as part of your plan. This may also include help with grocery shopping, cooking and meal planning.

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