Aged Care - Home Care Packages
If you have been assessed and approved for Support at Home, you may be eligible for the delivery of prepared meals. Delivered meals from Tender Loving Cuisine are a convenient and nutritious option for Support at Home participants. As a preferred supplier with Support at Home service providers, you can have confidence that you are selecting from an extensive range of delicious, Australian-made meals. At Tender Loving Cuisine, we believe that maintaining your health and independence is a priority.
Since 1995, we have been providing an extensive range of nutritious frozen meals, snacks, soups, sides and desserts. Meals are fully cooked and can be heated in a microwave or conventional oven. All meals are nutritionally reviewed and trusted by health professionals - a healthy option particularly for those finding it difficult to maintain adequate nutrition.
Our meals assist in maintaining a healthy weight and a well-balanced diet. Special dietary options are available including soft chew, gluten free, dairy free, and halal.
We deliver during daylight hours and assistance to bring your delivery inside is available. There are no administration fees, no lock-in contracts, and no additional delivery charges.
You are important to us! All TLC Meals clients receive a complimentary 3 course birthday meal every year. We will send you a birthday card - simply call us to redeem the offer with your next order.
How do you start?
Ask your Support at Home provider to make Tender Loving Cuisine your preferred meal delivery service. They can email us at clientservices@tlcmeals.com.au to set up a Service Request Authority. We will promptly set up your account and one of our friendly team will be in touch to organise your first delivery.
We can also make ordering stress free by adding you to our courtesy phone call list - we will contact you to place your regular orders. Need help bringing your delivery inside? Let us know and if you are home when we deliver, we will be pleased to assist.
What do you pay?
For approved Support at Home participants, your government-funded budget covers the cost of meal preparation and delivery. You pay a small co-contribution for the ingredient cost when you place your order with our customer support team. This can be charged to your nominated debit or credit card, or you can discuss other payment options - our team are here to help.
Depending on your meal choice, your co-contribution per meal is $4.83 or $5.17, up to a maximum of $5.34 for our premium specialty selection. Your Support at Home budget covers the remaining cost; $11.27, $12.08, or up to $12.46 depending on the meal, giving a total meal cost of $16.10, $17.25, or $17.80.
Co-contribution for desserts $1.05 - $1.70, Government-funded portion $3.53 - $3.96.
Co-contribution for soups $1.05, Government-funded portion $3.72.
Co-contribution for snacks and sides $1.03 - $1.40. Government-funded portion $3.59 - $4.87.
Our minimum delivery is 7 main meals. If you only require 5 meals per week, you can order 10 main meals per fortnight.
Why choose Tender Loving Cuisine?
- Trusted reputation built over 30 years, treating every client with care, compassion and respect
- Dedicated customer service at the heart of everything we do
- Speak with our in-house nutritionist for guidance on the best selections to support your health
- Meals delivered to over 3,200 suburbs across NSW, ACT, VIC and QLD
Speak with your Support at Home provider or case manager, or contact us directly on 1800 801 200 or at clientservices@tlcmeals.com.au - and soon you will be enjoying the home style taste of Tender Loving Cuisine.
