Why Choose Otao Kitchen for NDIS?

• Inclusive Cooking for Everyone – Our classes cater to different abilities and dietary needs, ensuring accessibility and engagement.
• Purpose-Built Cooking School – Our fully licensed, insured, and disability-friendly kitchen studios in Abbotsford, Melbourne feature accessible facilities.
• Private & Group Cooking Classes – Choose between one-on-one lessons with a chef or group classes for a social, community-building experience.
• Develop Independence & Essential Skills – Learn fundamental cooking techniques, from knife skills to meal preparation and nutrition.
• NDIS-Friendly Booking Process – Whether you're self-managed, plan-managed, or agency-managed, our NDIS-approved classes are easy to book and claim.

NDIS Cooking Program Options

🏡 Private Cooking Classes – $1,450pp (1-on-1 with a Chef)

• Ideal for participants wanting personalized meal planning, cooking experience, and one-on-one instruction. ✔ Tailored learning at your own pace
• Essential cooking skills (knife skills, meal prep, texture balancing)
• Your support worker can assist with shopping & preparation
• Flexible scheduling – Weekly, bi-weekly, or occasional sessions available
• Location: Your home (Melbourne) OR Otao Kitchen Studio (Abbotsford, VIC)

👩‍🍳 Group Cooking Classes – $354pp

• Join our weekly scheduled cooking classes or private group sessions designed for NDIS participants. ✔ Hands-on cooking experience (2-3 hours)
• Social & Community Engagement – Cook with peers & enjoy the meal together
• All ingredients, equipment & aprons provided
• Support workers welcome (ticket not required)
• Learn multicultural cuisines!
• Book here: Otao Kitchen Calendar

How to Book & Pay with NDIS

✅ Self-Managed Participants:

1. Book your class online and choose "Pay by Invoice".
2. An invoice will be sent automatically, which you can submit to NDIS for reimbursement and then pay us.

✅ Plan-Managed Participants:

1. Email hello@otaokitchen.com.au with:
   • NDIS Participant Name & Number
   • Contact details (yourself & plan manager)
   • Class details & support worker info (if applicable)
2. We will invoice your plan manager directly.

✅ NDIS-Funded Support Worker Ticket:

• Support workers must book a ticket under their NDIS category.
• Use Category 4 (Assistance with Social & Community Participation) for funding.

NDIS Support Categories We Cover

• Category 4 - Assistance with Social & Community Participation Covers support needed to participate in activities (but not the activity cost itself).
• Category 9 - Increased Social & Community Participation. Covers costs related to skill-building activities, like cooking lessons.
• Category 15 - Improved Daily Living Helps develop basic cooking skills for day-to-day independence. Learn more about NDIS support categories: NDIS Website