How can you, as an NDIS worker, best support people to have safe and enjoyable mealtimes?

This module is an introduction to mealtime support. It looks at:

• Mealtime assistance and the Mealtime Plan
• Identifying, preventing, and responding to swallowing difficulties
• Planning food and food texture modifications
• Mealtime positioning and assistive technology

You will hear directly from people with disability and be given information, tips and practical actions that can be taken to:

• reduce the health and safety risks associated with mealtimes
• provide a safe and enjoyable environment for people with disability.

The module includes a downloadable ‘Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals Checklist’ and links to useful resources and further training.