Food Foundations for Support Workers

Practical Nutrition & Cooking Skills for Support Workers

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Nutritionist led cooking & food education.

Supporting someone with meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking is about much more than simply following a recipe. It requires confidence, practical skills and an understanding of how food can support health, independence and wellbeing especially with unique nutrition challenges and requirements. .

The Mix Taste Eat Food Foundations Program has been designed to provide professional development training to support workers with practical, real-world skills they can immediately apply when supporting participants in the home and community.

Through hands-on learning, participants will gain confidence in meal planning, grocery shopping, food preparation and creating balanced meals that meet a variety of individual needs and preferences.

Whether you are new to support work or looking to build your confidence in the kitchen, this workshop will provide practical tools, resources and strategies you can take straight back to work.

Who Is This Training For?

These workshops are ideal for:

  • Disability Support Workers

  • Community Support Workers

  • Support Coordinators

  • Lifestyle Support Workers

  • Allied Health Assistants

  • New staff entering the disability sector

  • Organisations looking to upskill their team

No previous cooking experience is required.

What's Included?

Your workshop registration includes:

✔ 2-hour hands-on training workshop

✔ Support Worker Workbook

✔ Practical meal planning resources

✔ A collection of recipes

✔ Certificate of Attendance

✔ Opportunity to ask questions and discuss real-life support scenarios

Why This Training Matters

Many support workers find themselves responsible for helping participants plan meals, shop for groceries and prepare food, yet receive very little practical training in these areas.

This professional development workshop bridges that gap by combining nutrition knowledge with practical cooking skills in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Participants leave with greater confidence, practical resources and simple strategies that can be applied immediately when supporting clients.

What you’ll learn:

Understanding Balanced Meals

Learn the foundations of creating simple, nutritious meals that support health, energy and wellbeing.

Meal Planning Made Simple

Supporting Participant Independence

Adapting Meals for Individual Needs

Discover practical strategies for planning meals that are realistic, budget-friendly and participant-centred.

Grocery Shopping Skills

Learn how to make informed food choices while considering budgets, preferences and dietary requirements.

Practical Kitchen Skills

Build confidence with food preparation, cooking methods and kitchen organisation.

Explore ways to encourage participation, skill development and confidence in the kitchen.

Understand how to make simple adjustments for different abilities, preferences and nutritional requirements.

Upcoming Workshops

Currently at an introductory price of $119.

Support Worker Training Program
Practical Nutrition & Cooking Skills for Disability Support Workers

Interested in Team Training?

This workshop can also be delivered privately for disability providers, support organisations and community groups. Contact us to discuss tailored training options for your team at hello@mixtasteeat.com

Meet your Facilitator

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Nutritionist & Founder

Daneyl Regan

Daneyl is a Qualified Nutritionist, cooking educator and founder of Mix Taste Eat.

With extensive experience delivering nutrition education, cooking programs, NDIS cooking classes and community workshops, Daneyl is passionate about helping people develop practical food skills that improve health, independence and confidence.

Her engaging and hands-on teaching style makes nutrition and cooking accessible, enjoyable and achievable for people of all skill levels.