NDIS Support for Safer Eating and Drinking

Swallowing support for:

NDIS Participants

Eating and drinking safely is essential for independence, comfort, and health. For people with disability, swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) can make mealtimes stressful and increase the risk of choking or chest infections.

At Swallowing & Dysphagia Support, we provide mobile swallowing assessments and support that are aligned with your NDIS plan and goals. Our service is designed to help participants enjoy safe, confident mealtimes at home or in supported living.

Our role is to:

  • Observe mealtimes and identify any swallowing concerns

  • Provide clear, practical recommendations for safer eating and drinking

  • Work with families, carers, and support staff so mealtimes are safe and enjoyable

  • Offer training and education for support workers to follow food texture and fluid guidelines correctly

We understand that every person’s needs and NDIS plan are unique. We adapt our approach to suit each individual’s goals, whether that’s being able to eat favourite foods more safely, increasing awareness of mealtime safety, or building carer’s confidence.

How it Works with Your NDIS Plan

  • Swallowing assessments are delivered by qualified speech pathologists

  • Services are billed under Improved Daily Living or Capacity Building

  • We work closely with your support coordinator, therapy team, and family

  • Reports and recommendations are provided for your NDIS reviews and planning

Our Services that will be helpful to you:

At Swallowing & Dysphagia Support, we know safe eating and drinking is essential for independence, comfort, and health. That’s why we provide mobile swallowing assessments and education tailored to your NDIS goals, helping you and your supports feel confident at mealtimes.

Your Swallowing Matters


The EAT-10 is a swallowing screening tool you can complete yourself. It helps highlight if swallowing problems are present and whether a full assessment is recommended.

3 or more points may indicate swallowing difficulties that should be checked.

Developed and used internationally in swallowing care.

The questionnaire takes only a few minutes to complete.

Our service helps you:

  • Reduce the risk of choking and aspiration during mealtimes

  • Make mealtimes safer, easier, and more enjoyable

  • Help you and your family understand your swallowing needs

  • Provide practical strategies to manage swallowing difficulties

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Why NDIS Participants Choose Us

Safer Mealtimes Every Day
We help you and your supports recognise swallowing risks, apply safe feeding strategies, and make mealtimes more comfortable and enjoyable.

Personalised Support
Every person’s needs are different. Our swallowing assessments and therapy plans are tailored to your NDIS goals, lifestyle, and preferences.

Confidence for Families & Support Workers
We provide practical training for families and support staff, so everyone feels confident and supported during mealtimes.

Holistic Care
We work with your whole team—support coordinators, carers, dietitians, and families—to make sure your swallowing and nutrition needs are always understood and met.

NDIS-Ready Services
Our reports, therapy, and education are designed to fit within the NDIS framework, giving you clarity, support, and peace of mind.

What We Offer to NDIS Participants

Staff Training

We provide plain language, practical training for:

  • Support Workers:

    Safe swallowing strategies, IDDSI Standards, How to reduce choking risk during mealtimes

  • Kitchen staff:

    IDDSI training and consistency testing of your actual meals

  • Managers:

    support with policy, workflow, and documentation

Our training is designed to fit within your real world routines, no complex theory or jargon. Includes live demonstrations, hands-on testing, and time for staff to ask questions.

Delivered on-site in Sydney or via Telehealth.

Swallowing Assessments

We offer on-site swallowing reviews for residents who:

  • Cough or choke during meals

  • Have known dysphagia or progressive conditions

  • Have had recent changes in their eating or drinking abilities

 Each assessment includes:

  • A respectful mealtime observation

  • IDDSI-based recommendations

  • A short written report that’s easy for your team to follow

  • Follow-up support or communication with families if needed  

Menu & Kitchen Support

We also work directly with your chefs and kitchen team to:

  • Check textures and consistency of your meals

  • Review your seasonal menus

  • Offer practical, low-cost ways to align with IDDSI guidelines

  • Reduce variation between shifts and staff

This is a key point of difference in our service. We help you bring safety into every meal.