Cook. Connect. Build confidence for everyday life.
Small, supported groups
Cook & Connect is a program where participants build practical cooking skills, share meals and become more confident participating in their community.
Cooking sessions and Community Dining Days
The program alternates between supported cooking sessions and Community Dining Days.
- Cooking sessionsHelp participants learn practical skills in a supportive environment.
- Community Dining DaysProvide opportunities to visit local venues, share a meal, meet other people and become more comfortable participating in the wider community.
What will you do?
During the program, participants will:
- Prepare simple, practical recipes
- Learn basic kitchen and food-safety skills
- Plan and prepare meals
- Practise following instructions and completing tasks
- Build confidence working alongside other people
- Share meals and conversation
- Visit local dining venues
- Develop social and community participation skills
- Build routines that can support greater independence at home
Who is Cook & Connect for?
Cook & Connect is for people living with disability who would like to:
- Become more confident preparing meals
- Develop practical everyday living skills
- Meet people and build friendships
- Feel more comfortable participating in the community
- Learn in a small, supportive group
Funding and participation
Cook & Connect may be accessed using appropriate NDIS funding or through a self-funded arrangement.
Program costs, current groups, support requirements, dining arrangements and the cooking location will be discussed with each participant before enrolment.
Places are subject to availability, suitability and the support needs of the participant and group.
Interested in Cook & Connect?
Tell us a little about the person and what they’d like to get out of the program. Submitting an expression of interest does not commit anyone to participating - it begins a conversation about whether the program is the right fit.
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