Meal Preparation Assistance
Eating well is essential for your health, energy, and independence. With your Support at Home funding, Medicana provides caring assistance with meal preparation — ensuring you can enjoy healthy, tasty meals every day, without the stress of cooking on your own.
Our friendly support workers are matched to your needs and preferences, so whether it’s cooking together, preparing meals ahead of time, or simply assisting with the basics, you’ll always feel comfortable and supported.
What Meal Preparation Assistance Includes
Cooking Support
Help preparing main meals, snacks, or light refreshments.
Meal Planning
Guidance with planning menus that suit your tastes and dietary needs.
Assistance with Groceries
Help with unpacking and organising shopping before cooking.
Safe Food Handling
Support with storing, heating, and serving meals safely.
Shared Cooking
Friendly companionship while cooking together, if you enjoy being hands-on.
Why Choose Medicana for Meal Assistance?
Qualified, Caring Staff
Support workers who make meal times easier and more enjoyable.
With Medicana, you may save on client contributions, meaning more of your funding goes into the services you need most. Learn how we help you save
Personalised Service
Meals prepared according to your background, culture, and preferences.
With Medicana, you may save on client contributions, meaning more of your funding goes into the services you need most. Learn how we help you save
Reliable & Consistent
Support you can count on, from daily assistance to occasional visits.
With Medicana, you may save on client contributions, meaning more of your funding goes into the services you need most. Learn how we help you save
More Hours of Support
With Medicana, you may save on client contributions, leaving more of your package available for care. Learn how we help you save
With Medicana, you may save on client contributions, leaving more of your package available for care. Learn how we help you save
Meals That Support Your Lifestyle
Meal preparation is more than cooking — it’s about comfort, nutrition, and enjoying food that feels familiar. With Medicana, you’ll have the support to eat well, stay independent, and feel confident at home.
What Our Clients Say
From smooth onboarding to ongoing support, our clients share how working with us has made their journey easier and more impactful.
“Medicana made it easy...”
“I was nervous about switching to self-managed, but Medicana made it easy. Now I get more care, and I choose who provides it.”
“Easy and reassuring...”
“They actually listen and give you real options. Recommended to friends and family because of how easy and reassuring the whole process.”
“I feel in control again...”
“Friendly, professional, and so easy to deal with from start to finish. I feel in control again and confident about the decisions I’m making.”
Frequently Asked Questions
At Medicana, we know you may have questions about how our services work, who can access them, and what costs are involved. Below are some of the most common questions we receive from clients, families, and referral partners.
General Questions
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Support at Home & Fees
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Allied Health & Nursing
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Referrals & Reporting
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.