Find Trusted Home Care Meal Providers Near You in 20 Minutes

Receive FREE, independent support to help you find reliable local home care Meal services that suit your needs, schedule, and location. We provide:

Guidance from Australian specialists who understand government funding for nutrition support, dietary needs and meal delivery options.
A personalised shortlist of suitable home care providers
Accurate, real-time availability so you can act with confidence

Answer a few quick questions and take the uncertainty out of choosing the right home care.

Why Families Trust Aged Care Decisions to Find the Right Home Care Support

How Meal Services Work Within Home Care

Meal services can be funded through Support at Home or the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) when they have been recommended in an aged care assessment and included in your Support Plan.

What government funding covers:

Support at Home and CHSP subsidise the service component of meals. This includes the cost of a support worker coming to the home to prepare meals, or the preparation and delivery fee charged by a meal provider.

What you pay:

You generally pay for the raw food component—the cost of ingredients. For example, with a home-delivered meal service, the government may cover the production and delivery cost (often around 70% of the total), while you pay for the food itself and any income-tested contribution.

Regular grocery bills are not covered, as these are considered a personal living expense.

When meal services are included in your Support Plan, you can access regular nutrition support without covering the full cost of private services.

How We Support You in Finding the Right Home Care

Navigating wait times, service costs and provider availability can be stressful. We streamline the process by matching you with trusted meal service providers in your local area that have immediate capacity.

STEP 1

Get Personalised Advice Within 20 Minutes

Within 20 minutes of submitting your details, one of our Aged Care Specialists will call you. This is a friendly conversation to understand what is happening right now, whether it is skipped meals, difficulty shopping, or a need for a specific diet (like halal, kosher, or texture-modified). We ask about your location, budget, and preferences so we can match you with providers who truly understand nutrition and care

STEP 2

Receive a Shortlist of Providers With Real Availability

Once we confirm your needs, location, budget and preferences, we get to work straight away. Using our live database of home care providers, we create a Personalised Options Report tailored specifically to your situation. You’ll receive your report by email shortly after your call. It includes a focused list of providers with real availability, all of whom are experienced in meal services and in-home support.

STEP 3

Choose the Right Provider With Expert Support

Your Aged Care Specialist will walk you through your options, explain the differences between providers and help you narrow down your shortlist. Once you’ve chosen your favourites, we can contact providers on your behalf to arrange introductory calls or meetings. You stay in control of the decision; we simply make the process easier.

STEP 4

Start Care With Ongoing Support if Needs Change

When you’re ready to move forward, we’ll guide you through the next steps, including service agreements, start dates, and what to expect during your first few visits. And if care needs change or a provider doesn’t feel like the right fit, let us know. Your Aged Care Specialist can refresh your options and help you find a better match.

Take the Uncertainty Out of Choosing Home Care Meal Services

Good nutrition is essential for staying safe and independent at home. If shopping has become difficult, cooking feels unsafe, or you just need clarity on how Support at Home funding applies to meals, the right service can make a real difference.

Meal services are flexible and designed to fit the person’s routine. Support is practical and respectful, and nothing happens without agreement.

What meal services typically include:

In-home meal preparation: a support worker shops for groceries and prepares fresh meals in the person’s own kitchen
Home-delivered meals: hot, chilled or frozen meals delivered to the door by trusted providers such as Meals on Wheels or approved commercial services
Nutritionally appropriate meals: dietitian-assessed options that meet new government standards and can be tailored to health needs (e.g., texture-modified, diabetic-friendly or culturally specific)
A friendly check-in: many services include a quick welfare visit during preparation or delivery, providing reassurance for families

We’re Here to Help You Get Started

If you are unsure where to start, this is a simple first step.

You do not need to have everything worked out. You just need a clearer picture of your options.

We are here to help you move forward with confidence, not pressure.

Get started today, and our team will contact you to discuss your care needs, budget and personal preferences.

It’s free, obligation-free and takes around 2 minutes to complete.

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Home Care FAQ's

Is your service really free for families?

Yes, our service is 100% free for families. There are no hidden fees and no obligations whatsoever.

Providers pay us a set, industry-standard fee on placement. Every home care provider in Australia, pays the same fee, regardless of their size and location.

Our goal is to help you find the home care providers that best suit your needs, with no pressure to choose any particular provider.

How are the home care providers selected?

We only partner with approved Australian home care providers. For meal services, we prioritise providers who have experience with nutrition support, whether that is in-home cooking or partnerships with established services like Meals on Wheels or quality commercial meal suppliers.

Are you independent, or do providers pay to be recommended?

We are 100% independent. Providers cannot pay to influence recommendations. Matches are based solely on your needs, location and current availability.

Do I have to choose a provider after submitting the form?

No. You are under no obligation to choose any of the providers we recommend. Our goal is to give you clear, available options so you can decide what feels right.

What if I am not ready to start care yet?

That’s fine. Many families use our service to understand what’s available in their area before they are ready to start. We can help you plan for the future.

Can you help if I live in a regional or rural area?

Yes. We work with providers across Australia, including regional and rural locations.

How quickly will I hear back after submitting the form?

You’ll usually hear from an Aged Care Specialist within 20 minutes. We’ll confirm your needs and begin matching you straight away.

What happens if none of the providers feel right?

If the initial options don’t feel like a good fit, just let your Aged Care Specialist know. We can refine the search based on your feedback and look for alternative providers.