NDIS skill-building programs
Structured, multi-week baking programs that work toward independent living goals. Suitable for plan-managed, self-managed and NDIA-managed participants.
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Registered NDIS Provider
Gold Coast, QLD
NDIS baking programs on the Gold Coast that build lasting life skills
Care & Culinary runs small-group baking and cooking programs for NDIS participants — and holiday kitchen classes for kids. Real recipes, real kitchens, and skills that carry on at home long after the last session.
- Small groups
- Sensory-friendly
- Plan & self-managed welcome
- Support workers welcome
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programs enrolling now
About Care & Culinary
A kitchen where skills, confidence and connection are the real recipe
We started on the Gold Coast in 2023 with a simple idea: the kitchen is one of the best classrooms there is. Measuring, following steps, working alongside someone, cleaning up, and eating something you made yourself — these are life skills, and they are learned by doing.
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Built around goals, not just activities
Every session links to something practical — independence in the kitchen, following instructions, working in a group, food safety.
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Sensory-friendly and genuinely inclusive
We adjust pace, noise, group size and support level so nobody is left watching from the side. Support workers and carers are always welcome.
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Small groups, familiar faces
Numbers stay low on purpose. Participants see the same facilitators each week, which is what makes progress — and comfort — possible.
What we offer
Programs for NDIS participants — and for kids in the holidays
Whether you are using an NDIS plan or booking privately, every program runs on the same principle: hands on, small group, and something to take home.
Kids' school holiday classes
Fun, structured holiday programs where children bake real recipes, learn kitchen safety, and take their creations home. No NDIS plan needed.
View the spring programSupport coordinators & referrers
Referring a participant? We provide a service agreement, session outlines and progress notes, and we can talk through goal alignment before you refer.
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Current courses
Two programs are open for enrolment. Places are limited because groups are kept small.
NDIS funded
10-Week NDIS Baking Course
Ten weeks, ten skills, one certificate. From cookies and bread to chocolate making, participants build real kitchen ability week by week — finishing with a competition and a graduation ceremony.
Spring holidays
Kids Spring Holiday Baking Workshop
Five days of real baking these spring school holidays, for ages 4–14. Kids follow real recipes, learn their way around a kitchen, and go home each day with something they made themselves. Open to everyone — no NDIS plan needed.
How it works
Getting started takes one conversation
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Get in touch
Send an enquiry or call us. Tell us who the program is for and what you are hoping they get out of it.
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We check the fit
A quick chat about support needs, sensory preferences, dietary requirements and goals — so the first session is not a surprise.
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Confirm your place
For NDIS participants we set up a service agreement. For holiday programs, you simply book and pay.
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Start baking
Turn up. Aprons, ingredients and equipment are all provided — just bring a container for the trip home.
Reviews
What families and coordinators say
From a parent, a support coordinator and a participant — the three people any new enquiry is likely to be.
Joining the Care & Culinary NDIS Baking Course has been one of the best decisions we have made for our son. From the very first class he came home so proud of what he had made — and that confidence has only grown week after week. Sarosh and the team are warm, professional and genuinely care about every participant. We cannot recommend this program highly enough.
As a support coordinator I am always looking for high quality community participation programs for my clients — and Care & Culinary is exactly that. The program is structured, professionally run and the participants absolutely love it. The invoicing and service agreement process was smooth and easy from start to finish. I have already referred multiple participants and will continue to do so without hesitation.
I was nervous before the first class but the moment I walked in I felt so welcome. The facilitator was patient, encouraging and made sure everyone felt included. By Week 3 I was baking things I never thought I could make — and the graduation ceremony in Week 10 was something I will never forget. Thank you Care & Culinary for giving me this opportunity. I am already looking forward to the next course!
Book or enquire
Let's find the right program
Tell us a little about who the program is for. We will come back to you with availability, what a session looks like, and how it can be funded.
Places in both programs are limited
Groups are kept small on purpose. If you are considering a spot, the earlier you get in touch the better.