Build confidence, independence and everyday cooking skills through personalised, hands-on cooking lessons
Cooking is more than preparing a meal — it is a practical life skill that builds confidence, independence and choice.
At In My Own Kitchen, I provide personalised cooking lessons for NDIS participants who want to develop their kitchen skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Whether someone is learning the basics, wanting to become more independent at home, or building confidence with food preparation, lessons are adapted to suit their individual goals, abilities and learning style.
How can I help you?
Cooking in your kitchen
Here’s how it works:
Everyone learns differently. Cooking sessions are tailored to the participant’s interests, confidence level and support needs.
Lessons may include:
- Learning kitchen safety and how to use equipment confidently
- Understanding ingredients and following recipes
- Preparing simple meals and snacks
- Building confidence with meal preparation
- Learning planning and organisation skills
- Practising measuring, mixing, chopping and cooking techniques
- Developing independence with everyday kitchen tasks
The goal is not just to cook a recipe — it is to develop skills that can be used again and again.
accessibility as the focus
What happens during a cooking lesson?
Each session is designed to be practical, engaging and achievable.
Before starting, we discuss:
- Cooking experience and confidence levels
- Favourite foods and interests
- Goals for developing independence
- Any adjustments or supports that may help
During the lesson, we work together step-by-step through a recipe or cooking activity. Instructions can be adapted using demonstrations, repetition, simplified steps, visual supports or other strategies that suit the participant.
Examples of skills we can work on
Participants may learn how to:
✓ Prepare breakfast, lunch or dinner options
✓ Make simple snacks and baked goods
✓ Read and understand recipes
✓ Use kitchen appliances safely
✓ Follow a sequence of cooking steps
✓ Make choices about ingredients and meals
✓ Build confidence trying new foods and techniques
Who are these classes suitable for?
NDIS cooking lessons may suit participants who would like support developing:
- Everyday living skills
- Confidence in the kitchen
- Meal preparation skills
- Independence at home
- Kitchen safety awareness
- Planning and organisation skills
Lessons can be adapted for different ages, abilities and learning needs.
About In My Own Kitchen
In My Own Kitchen is run by Chef Luisa, a qualified chef with over 20 years of professional cooking experience and extensive experience teaching cooking skills to children, adults and community groups.
My approach is simple: create a positive environment where participants feel comfortable learning, trying new things and celebrating their progress.
Cooking should feel achievable, enjoyable and empowering.
NDIS Funding Information
In My Own Kitchen works with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.
Cooking lessons may be suitable where they align with a participant’s NDIS goals, such as developing independence, daily living skills and community participation.
I recommend checking with your plan manager or support coordinator before booking to confirm that your funding can be used for this service.
Please note that In My Own Kitchen is not an NDIS registered provider.
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