Meal Management

Supporting Nutrition, Independence, and Health Through Safe and Practical Meal Assistance

At AIVA Healthcare, we understand that proper nutrition and the ability to manage meals are essential to maintaining health, energy, and independence—especially for individuals living with disability. Our Meal Management services offer comprehensive support to NDIS participants who require assistance with meal-related tasks due to physical, cognitive, or psychosocial limitations. Through a clinically guided, person-centred approach, we help participants plan, prepare, and enjoy meals that meet their individual health needs and personal preferences.

What is Meal Management?

Meal Management includes assistance with the planning, preparation, and consumption of meals to ensure that participants:

  • Receive adequate and appropriate nutrition
  • Can safely prepare and eat meals independently or with support
  • Are supported in building skills to manage their own food and dietary routines over time 

Our services are tailored to the individual’s functional capacity, medical conditions, dietary restrictions, cultural preferences, and NDIS goals

Our Meal Management Services Include:

Meal Planning and Grocery Assistance

  • Support with weekly meal planning tailored to individual health and dietary needs
  • Assistance creating shopping lists and budgeting for food items
  • Help with grocery shopping or online ordering and delivery

Meal Preparation

  • Hands-on support to cook meals in-home or in a shared living setting
  • Guidance on safe food handling and storage
  • Use of assistive technology or adaptive tools for participants with mobility limitations

Feeding and Mealtime Support

  • Assistance with feeding for individuals with physical or cognitive impairments
  • Support during mealtimes to promote independence, safety, and dignity
  • Monitoring for signs of difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), in collaboration with speech pathologists if required

Dietary Monitoring and Collaboration with Dietitians

  • Implementation of dietary plans developed by AIVA’s Accredited Practising Dietitians
  • Nutritional support for participants with diabetes, gastrointestinal conditions, allergies, or specialised feeding needs
  • Weight monitoring and nutritional intake tracking, when clinically indicated

Capacity Building

  • Education and coaching to develop independent cooking skills
  • Support with reading labels, portion control, and making healthy food choices
  • Confidence-building through routine kitchen tasks and recipe following

Who Delivers Our Meal Management Services?

  • Qualified Disability Support Workers with training in food safety and mealtime assistance
  • Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) for tailored nutritional guidance and meal plans
  • Occupational Therapists (OTs) for kitchen safety, assistive tools, and independent meal preparation training
  • Speech Pathologists, where needed, to support safe swallowing and mealtime behaviour strategies

All services are delivered in line with NDIS Practice Standards, with strong emphasis on participant safety, choice, and dignity.

Who Can Access Meal Management Services?

NDIS participants may be eligible for meal management support under:

  • Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life (e.g., meal preparation and delivery)
  • Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living (e.g., cooking skills and nutrition education)
  • Support for High-Intensity Needs, where specialised feeding or clinical oversight is required


We work collaboratively with participants, carers, and support coordinators to ensure services are appropriate, clinically safe, and aligned with plan goals.

Why Choose AIVA Healthcare for Meal Support?

  • Clinically integrated care across dietetics, OT, and support work
  • Support tailored to medical needs, functional goals, and cultural preferences
  • Evidence-based practices in nutrition and safe mealtime support
  • Focus on independence, health promotion, and capacity building
  • Compassionate, qualified staff committed to dignity and participant choice

Get Started with Meal Management Today

Whether you require support with cooking, feeding, or following a specialised diet, AIVA Healthcare is here to help. Our goal is to ensure every participant enjoys safe, nourishing meals that support their health and lifestyle.