Funding Support

Funding support

Government meal subsidies, explained simply.

NDIS and Support at Home funding may help with eligible meal preparation and delivery when those supports are included in your plan.

Quick guide

The standard meal funding split

The public guidance from established meal providers is consistent: ingredients are normally the participant's everyday cost, while eligible preparation and delivery may be subsidised.

30%

Usually paid by the participant for ingredients.

70%

May be covered for eligible preparation and delivery.

NDIS

Meal preparation and delivery support

Eligible NDIS participants may be able to use their plan when meal preparation and delivery is included in their supports.

The NDIS generally treats ingredients as an everyday living cost, so the participant usually pays that portion.
Provider guidance commonly splits eligible meals into 30% ingredient cost and up to 70% preparation and delivery cost.
Self-managed and plan-managed participants usually have more choice over meal suppliers; agency-managed participants may need a registered provider.

Support at Home

Meal support for older Australians at home

Support at Home helps eligible older Australians stay independent, and meal preparation and delivery may be included when it is in the care plan.

Support at Home replaced Home Care Packages from 1 November 2025.
Funding may cover up to 70% of meal preparation and delivery, while the participant pays the ingredient portion and any required co-contribution.
Your Support at Home provider should confirm eligibility, supplier setup, claiming steps, and any plan-specific rules before you order.

Before ordering

What to confirm first

Check your plan

Confirm meal preparation and delivery is included before treating an order as claimable.

Order eligible meals

Choose meals that can be invoiced with the ingredient and preparation portions separated.

Claim or coordinate payment

Use the invoice with your plan manager, provider, or self-managed claim process.

FAQs

Common questions

NDIS FAQs

What is the NDIS?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme supports Australians with permanent and significant disability to build independence and participate in daily life.

When can NDIS funding help with meals?

It may help when your plan includes meal preparation and delivery, or when your planner or Local Area Coordinator confirms flexible Core support can be used that way.

What does the participant usually pay?

Public meal-provider guidance commonly uses a 30% participant payment for ingredients, because ingredients are treated as an everyday living expense.

What can the NDIS usually cover?

Where eligible, the claimable portion is usually meal preparation and delivery. Provider guidance commonly describes this as up to 70% of the meal cost.

Can every NDIS participant use any meal supplier?

Not always. Self-managed and plan-managed participants usually have more supplier choice. Agency-managed participants may need a registered NDIS provider.

Support at Home FAQs

What is Support at Home?

Support at Home is the Australian Government aged-care program that helps eligible older Australians live independently at home with approved supports.

Does it replace Home Care Packages?

Yes. Public provider guidance states Support at Home replaced Home Care Packages from 1 November 2025.

Can Support at Home funding help with meals?

It may help when your Support at Home plan includes meal preparation and delivery services. Your aged-care provider should confirm this before ordering.

How much can be subsidised?

Provider guidance commonly says the program may cover up to 70% of meal preparation and delivery, with the participant paying the ingredient portion and any co-contribution.

How does ordering usually work?

Self-managed participants may pay upfront and claim with an invoice. Provider-managed participants usually need their provider to set up the supplier or approve the process.

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