How do I access meals through my NDIS plan?

How do I access meals through my NDIS plan?

About Cookaborough for NDIS Participants

Cookaborough supports NDIS participants to access rebated meals from local food businesses.

We provide a directory of local food businesses and make it easy for NDIS participants to access funding for freshly made home cooked / ready made meals.

How to access meals through an NDIS Plan

Step 1: Login to or create a Cookaborough account 

Go to https://cookaborough.com.au/ and click Log in in the top right hand corner of the screen.
Enter your email address, or login/sign up using your Google, Facebook or Apple profile.
Follow the steps to sign in or create an account if you haven't already done so.

Step 2: Browse and follow Cooks

Put your delivery address in the search bar, then click the heart icon to filter to Cooks that support NDIS participants:



Browse your available selection of Cooks. Select Cooks to follow by clicking the Follow button (with the heart icon) on their homepage:



Step 3: Go to My Account 

Click on your name in the top right of the screen then click on My Account:



Click on NDIS:



Then click Apply for NDIS:

Step 4: Enter your plan details

From the drop down menu, select your plan type (Plan Managed or Self Managed):


  • If you selected the Plan Managed option:
    • Select the Cook(s) and fill in the remaining information in order to generate your Quote
    • The Plan Manager then approves your Quote or follows up any issues
  • If you selected the Self Managed option:
    • Select the Cook(s) and fill in the remaining information

Step 5: Once approved, you will be able to order meals

  • If you selected the Plan Managed option:
    • Once approved, you will be notified and will be able to place an order whilst only paying 30% upfront
  • If you selected the Self Managed option:
    • For any future order, you will receive a compliant NDIS templated invoice
    • You are then able to claim back 70% of the cost of your meal and delivery fee via your online NDIS Portal

Additional Information

Need more help? Contact Cookaborough Help