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title: "Meal Preparation"
url: "https://montessoricare.com.au/aged-care/meal-preparation/"
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published: "2026-02-19T14:44:48+11:00"
modified: "2026-06-16T23:52:29+10:00"
author: "Dar.Gens"
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# Nutritious Meals, Prepared With Care

Home-cooked meals tailored to your dietary needs and cultural preferences.

    [Get Started](/aged-care/get-started-with-aged-care/)   [Call 1300 918 000](tel:1300918000)

## What this service includes

     ![Meal Planning – in-home Meal Preparation from Montessori Care](https://montessoricare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/meal-planning.webp)

### Meal planning

Working with you to plan meals you enjoy that meet your nutritional needs.

     ![Cooking At Home – in-home Meal Preparation from Montessori Care](https://montessoricare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cooking-at-home.webp)

### Cooking at home

Your carer prepares fresh meals in your kitchen using your preferred ingredients.

     ![Batch Cooking – in-home Meal Preparation from Montessori Care](https://montessoricare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/batch-cooking.webp)

### Batch cooking

Prepare multiple meals at once so you have nutritious options throughout the week.

     ![Special Diet – in-home Meal Preparation from Montessori Care](https://montessoricare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/special-diet.webp)

### Special diets

Diabetic, low-sodium, soft food, cultural, and allergy-friendly meals.

     ![Grocery – in-home Meal Preparation from Montessori Care](https://montessoricare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/grocery.webp)

### Grocery shopping

Help with shopping lists and trips to the supermarket or local markets.

     ![Kitchen Safety – in-home Meal Preparation from Montessori Care](https://montessoricare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/kitchen-safety.webp)

### Kitchen safety

Monitoring safe use of appliances and keeping the kitchen clean and organised.

          ![Who this service for – in-home Meal Preparation from Montessori Care](https://montessoricare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/who-this-service-for.webp)

## Who this service is for

- Older adults who find cooking difficult due to mobility or fatigue
- People with dietary requirements that need careful meal planning
- Those at risk of malnutrition or unintentional weight loss
- Anyone who misses having a proper home-cooked meal

   [Check if you're eligible](/aged-care/get-started-with-aged-care/)

## How it supports safety and independence

### Nutrition Monitoring

Carers observe eating habits and flag any concerns about appetite or weight changes.

### Meals You Enjoy

We cook what you like, not what’s easiest. Your preferences always come first.

### Social Mealtimes

Sharing a meal with your carer can turn lunch into the highlight of the day.

## How funding applies to this service

### Support at Home

Meal preparation is covered under the Support at Home program as part of your daily living support allocation.

### Private / Self-funded

Book regular meal prep sessions or combine with other domestic services for a comprehensive package.

     [See full funding guide](/funding/aged-care-funding/)

## Why families choose Montessori Care

### Cultural sensitivity

Our diverse team can prepare meals from many cultural traditions, Greek, Italian, Chinese, Vietnamese, and more.

### Montessori approach

Where possible, we cook with you, not just for you, keeping you involved and engaged.

### Flexible scheduling

Lunch, dinner, or batch cooking sessions, whatever works for your routine.

### Dietary expertise

Carers are trained in basic nutrition and can follow dietitian recommendations.

*“Mum hadn’t been eating properly for months. Now her carer cooks her favourite Greek dishes every Tuesday and Thursday. Mum’s put on weight and has so much more energy.”*

                                                   Maria K.

Daughter of meal preparation client, Canterbury

## Ready to get started?

Speak with a local aged care specialist today. No pressure, just a conversation.

    [Get Started](/aged-care/get-started-with-aged-care/)   [Call 1300 918 000](tel:1300918000)