Global Kitchen™
A hands-on, immersive program exploring world cuisines, practical cooking skills, and independence in a safe, supportive environment.
NDIS cooking classes
12 weeksTerm-based program
3 hoursEach week
Fridays10am to 1pm
16+Suitable ages
Approx. 6Participants per group
About the program
Cook your way around the world.
Global Kitchen™ is a 12-week, NDIS-aligned program run by an experienced cook at our North Brisbane location in Kallangur. Participants learn kitchen safety, appliance use, food hygiene and everyday life skills, while building real connection with their peers.
Every participant makes their own food at their own workstation, with support right beside them when they need it. Nobody just watches.
We eat together as a group, clean up together, and there's plenty of food to take home too!
How a session runs
Cook it, share it, take it home
It's a cooking class, but participants are building daily living skills and social skills the whole way through.
1
Make your own
Each participant cooks their own dish from start to finish, learning real skills they can use at home.
2
Eat together
We sit down and eat as a group. Good food, good conversation and real connection.
3
Clean up as a team
Washing up, wiping down and packing away together. Everyday living skills, practised every week.
4
Take plenty home
There's always plenty of take-home food, so the family gets to taste what was made.
No out-of-pocket costs for food
The NDIS does not cover food. So we cover it ourselves. Every ingredient is paid for directly by Marching Forward, which means there are no out-of-pocket food expenses for participants or their families.
Beyond the kitchen
We take it outside too.
Global Kitchen™ isn't always in the same four walls. We also do outdoor cooking, and we switch locations occasionally to keep things fresh and fun.
Cooking in a new setting builds confidence and flexibility, and it's a great excuse to get out in the fresh air together.
What's included
The 12-week program includes
Hands-on, structured learning
Each session includes set-up, cooking and sharing time.
Goal-oriented and personalised
A Success Plan aligned with NDIS goals, covering independence, confidence and social participation.
Capacity-building focus
Practical life skills, planning, sequencing, problem-solving, kitchen and appliance safety, and social interaction.
Real moments
What a session actually feels like
NDIS alignment & professional integrity
Built for the NDIS, from the ground up
Global Kitchen™ is NDIS-specific and can be funded through Core Supports or Capacity Building supports.
The program follows the NDIS Practice Standards and uses strengths-based, inclusive, life-skill-focused practices for people of all abilities.
Before you start, we take the time to:
- 1Understand your strengths, interests and support needs
- 2Align our strategies with your NDIS goals
- 3Build a personalised learning plan
Is it a good fit?
Who is this program for?
Global Kitchen™ suits participants who:
- Are ready to develop independence and confidence in the kitchen
- Want to explore world cuisines and cooking techniques
- Would benefit from structured, supported learning in a safe environment
- Seek to build social skills, peer connection and teamwork
- Enjoy hands-on, creative and engaging learning experiences
Goals.Growth.Independence.
Still not sure?
Frequently Asked Questions
We've gathered the questions we're asked most often, so you can feel supported, informed, and at ease.
- Duration
- 12 weeks (term-based)
- Session length
- 3 hours per week
- Days and times
- Fridays, 10am–1pm
- Location
- Kallangur
- Group size
- Approx. 6 participants
- Delivery
- Structured workshops with practical application
Global Kitchen™ is for participants aged 16+. Suitability depends on goals, readiness and support needs rather than age alone.
Call us on 0447 427 142 or book a short call. We'll talk through your needs, NDIS goals, funding options and next steps.
Support coordinators and plan managers: program information, goal alignment details and referral support are available. Refer a participant.
Global Kitchen™ is an NDIS-aligned, capacity-building program and may be funded through Core Supports or Capacity Building. Our approach is strengths-based, inclusive of all abilities, participant-centred and aligned with the NDIS Practice Standards.
No. The NDIS does not cover food, so Marching Forward pays for all ingredients directly. There are no out-of-pocket food expenses, and participants take plenty home.
- Safe meal preparation and kitchen safety
- Appliance use, food hygiene and basic nutrition
- Planning, sequencing and time management
- Problem-solving and executive functioning
- Social connection, teamwork and shared responsibility
Global Kitchen™ is currently delivered in Kallangur. We also do outdoor cooking and switch locations occasionally, so some sessions take place out in the local community. Transport support can be arranged individually. We're planning to expand to other locations, so get in touch to register your interest.
Get started
Ready to pull up a chair?
Download the info pack for the full program details, or book a call and we'll talk through whether Global Kitchen™ is the right fit.