Mable is an online platform that connects people seeking and providing disability and aged care support . Over the last 10 years, Mable has delivered more than 22 million hours of support, enabling hundreds of thousands of people across Australia to live independently.

Signing up to Mable is free which means you can start searching and messaging support workers today. Independent support workers on the platform set their own hourly rates , which are displayed on their profile. You can discuss and agree the rate and schedule with each individual support worker before booking them. Workers and clients agree on rates before support is delivered on Mable. The client pays this agreed rate plus 7.95%, while the independent worker receives the agreed rate less 10%. No fees are charged until a client books a support worker and the services are delivered. All payments are made online and can be easily tracked via your timesheet and reports on your dashboard.

How much should I pay workers?

There are no set rates on Mable. Clients and workers agree on hours and rates above Mable’s $39 minimum hourly rate. To find out more about the average rates observed on the Mable platform, please visit our pricing page .

How do the Mable fees work?

No fees are charged until you book a support worker and the services are delivered.

What kind of meal preparation and help in the kitchen can I get?

Support workers on Mable can help with meal planning, grocery shopping, they can cook with you, cook for you, and prepare meals for you. Support workers on Mable can help you with all aspects of enjoying freshly cooked meals.

How often can I book meal preparation services?

You can book a support worker to provide meal preparation services as often as you need to, but if you are using NDIS funding or Support at Home funding, make sure to check how much your funding is able to cover.

Can I request special dietary requirements or meal preferences?

Yes. You should discuss this with your support worker and include any requirements in your agreement with them.

Do I need to provide cooking equipment and ingredients for the service?

If you don't have the cooking equipment required, discuss this with your support worker before the booked session and make sure they can bring their own. You should outline these details in your agreement.

Can I claim meals or groceries with NDIS funding?

Mable accepts payments via NDIS funding. However, you should check the scope of your funding and whether it covers meal preparation specifically.

Find verified support workers to assist with meal preparation, cooking and grocery shopping

If you’re an NDIS or Support at Home (previously Home Care Package) recipient looking for help with meal preparation or cooking tasks, create a free Mable account and find local verified support workers to assist with your food preparation needs.

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32M+ Care hours delivered

31K+ NDIS and aged care clients

23K+ Independent support workers

32M+ Care hours delivered

31K+ NDIS and aged care clients

Join Mable today and use your NDIS or Support at Home funds for meal preparation and more support in the kitchen

NDIS package and meal preparation services

If you have been approved for NDIS funding, meal preparation and support around the home may be subsidised as part of your plan. Mable can connect you with a support worker who can help you with grocery shopping, cooking, and meal planning so you can always have access to delicious meals.

Aged Care funding and meal prep services

Your Support at Home funding (previously Home Care Package) may allow you to find support workers to assist with meal preparation, cooking and grocery shopping. Mable can connect you with friendly and verified support workers to help you out with your cooking and food preparation needs.

Find a verified support worker to help you in the kitchen, preparing meals and cooking assistance

Independent support workers on Mable offer meal preparation assistance, cooking support, and grocery shopping. Book a support worker for meal preparation to help you with the following needs:

Grocery shopping and preparing ingredients
Cooking for you and with you
Meal planning and kitchen cleanup
Companionship while eating
Feeding assistance.

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What is meal preparation assistance?

Meal preparation assistance enables people to enjoy home-cooked meals tailored to their dietary needs and cultural preferences, helping them to regain some independence.

NDIS meal preparation services for people with disabilities

Support workers on Mable can assist people with disabilities in overcoming cooking challenges and ensuring access to fresh meals. They can assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, and adapting meals to suit dietary needs or mobility restrictions. For example, they can help with preparing pureed meals and teach basic cooking skills for greater independence.

In-home meal preparation support for older people

Discover support workers who can provide in-home meal preparation tailored to your dietary and cultural preferences. Support workers can make balanced meals, cook in batches for convenience, and ensure meals are easy to heat and enjoy. They can accommodate a wide range of needs, including low-sodium options for heart health or frozen soups and casseroles for easy access.

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"I definitely love using Mable, it’s so much easier… you really get to know what the carer is like before you even get to meet them."

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6 reasons 31,000+ Australians trust Mable

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Stay independent
You have complete control over who comes into your home and when
Choose workers
You choose support workers who match your lifestyle, personality and needs
Control services
You pick the services and when they happen
More hours of support
You spend less on fees so you could get more hours of support, on average*
Verified workers
You can negotiate with vetted independent support workers
Simple online platform
You manage your support team in one easy platform

How Mable works for people receiving support

Whether you're a person with a disability or an older Australian, you get to choose who supports you and when.

Connect with a support worker

Connect with a support worker. You can either post a job and wait for responses, or search through local support workers to find the best match for you. You'll be able to see their qualifications, reviews, interests and indicative rates.

Book a session

Agree on job details with a support worker, including rates and a session time. Every session booked on Mable comes with insurance to cover the support worker's actions while providing your care.

Manage your ongoing support

Mable has a range of tools and resources to help you organise your bookings and payments. Live your kind of independence knowing you're in charge of your support with Mable.

Find the right services for you

On Mable, you can choose the services that suit your goals and support needs.

Daily living, social and community activities

Housework, organising transport, gardening, meal prep, and more.

Personal care

Showering, hoist transfer, exercise assistance, toileting, and more.

Qualifications needed for workers

Nursing

Wound care, medication management, respite support, and more.

Qualifications needed for workers

Allied health

Occupational therapy, psychology, physiotherapy and speech therapy.

Qualifications needed for workers

Discover meal preparation services you could use your Disability or Aged Care funding on

Listed below are just some of the support services related to meal preparation available through Mable.

Meal planning for dietary needs: weekly meal plans based on dietary needs and personal preferences.
Grocery list preparation: assistance with planning and creating detailed shopping lists.
Grocery shopping assistance: help selecting and buying ingredients, either together or independently.
Cooking fresh meals: home-cooked meals prepared according to client preferences and dietary needs.
Batch cooking and freezing: larger quantities of meals prepared for convenient future use.
Preparing snacks and light meals: nutritious snacks and light meals prepared.
Chopping and prepping ingredients: assistance with chopping vegetables and preparing ingredients.

Adapting meals for mobility or swallowing issues: modifying recipes and food textures to accommodate specific needs.
Dishwashing and cleaning surfaces: cleaning up after meal preparation to maintain a hygienic environment.
Food storage and labelling: help properly storing and labelling leftovers and ingredients.
Providing social interaction during meals: companionship and engaging in conversation during meal times.
Meal serving and table setup: assistance with setting the table and serving meals in an accessible manner.

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* The 31% online employed provider fee represents the difference between what the client pays and the support worker earns as a percentage per hour of support for disability support workers. The rate is taken from the current price guide on their website as at April 2026.

The traditional provider fee is based upon a sample of traditional providers offering services in disability and aged care. The fee represents the amount the client pays and the support worker earns as a percentage per hour of support. Prices have been taken from their websites as at April 2026.

Self-management fees are calculated using HomeMade which is part of the same group of companies as Mable.

** The Mable rate is based on an average weekday hourly agreed rate for social support and domestic assistance in aged care and disability support observed on the Mable platform from 1 October 2025 - 31 March 2026. It includes an agreed rate of $59/hour plus Mable's Client Platform Fee of 7.95%, totalling $64.

The online-employed platform rate displayed is the hourly rate to consumers (including superannuation) of $69.09/hour for weekday shifts occurring between 6.00am and 8.00pm. The rate is taken from the current price guide on their website as at April 2026.

The traditional provider rate is taken from the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits, valid from 1 July 2025. The line item is: - Assistance with Self Care Activities- Standard - Weekday - Daytime, item number 01_011_0107_1_1 of $70.23.