Subsidised meals for seniors · Australia-wide
Subsidised meals for seniors,funded under Support at Home.
Government-subsidised meal delivery for Australian seniors with a Support at Home (formerly HCP) package. Pay just ~30% at checkout — we invoice your registered provider for the remaining 70%. Halal, vegetarian, gluten-free, low-sodium across 100+ chef-made dishes.
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How the subsidy works
Once your Support at Home package is approved, your provider can budget meals as a service. You pay the client co-contribution (~30%) at checkout. We invoice the provider for the rest — no reimbursements, no lost receipts.
Eligibility in plain English
Australians aged 65+ (or 50+ for First Nations) assessed by My Aged Care with a Support at Home / HCP package. Your case manager or care advisor authorises Sona's Kitchen as your meal provider.
Every major provider invoiced direct
Australian Unity, Bolton Clarke, BaptistCare, Uniting, Catholic Healthcare, mecwacare, Whiddon, IRT, KinCare, Right at Home — we handle the paperwork end-to-end.
Real food across 100+ dishes
Chef-made, chilled never frozen. Halal-certified meats, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, low-sodium, diabetic-friendly and soft-texture options. Macros and allergens on every tray.
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FAQ
Common questions
What are subsidised meals for seniors in Australia?+
Subsidised meals are home-delivered meals partly paid for by the Australian Government under the Support at Home program (formerly Home Care Package, replacing CHSP from Nov 2025). Approved seniors pay a co-contribution (~30%) at checkout — Sona's Kitchen invoices the registered provider for the remaining 70%.
Who is eligible for subsidised meal delivery?+
Australians aged 65+ (or 50+ for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people) who have been assessed by My Aged Care via a RAS or ACAT assessment and have a Support at Home / HCP package in place. The provider must approve meals as a budgeted item.
How do I apply for subsidised meals?+
Step 1: Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or apply online. Step 2: Complete an in-home assessment. Step 3: Once your Support at Home package is in place, ask your provider to authorise Sona's Kitchen meals — we handle the rest.
How much do subsidised meals cost?+
Approved customers pay ~30% of the meal price at checkout — typically $3.60–$4.00 per meal. The remaining 70% is invoiced directly to your Support at Home / HCP provider.
Which providers do you invoice?+
Every major Support at Home / HCP provider — Australian Unity, Bolton Clarke, BaptistCare, Uniting, Catholic Healthcare, mecwacare, Whiddon, IRT, KinCare, Right at Home and many more.
Are Halal, vegetarian and low-sodium meals subsidised too?+
Yes. The funding applies to the meal itself — the same ~30% co-contribution covers Halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, low-sodium and diabetic-friendly options across 100+ dishes.
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