Kinela, an Australian allied health and healthy meal delivery service for people on the NDIS, has partnered with the Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) to deliver an innovative health program, The Better Health Program

The aim of the 10-week evidence-based program is to help NDIS participants reach a healthy weight range, increase physical activity and improve nutritional intake and understanding around healthy eating. The full program costs $5430 (NDIS funded) if the participant elects for both the dietetic and exercise physiology sessions. This includes 14 hours of each discipline, but the program can be tailored to adapt to different funding amounts.

Kinela CEO, Karn Ghosh said the program combines CPA’s state-of-the-art gym facilities across the ACT and NSW and Kinela’s best-in-class health services, meal delivery support and online therapy technology Australia-wide. “These services create a more simple, accessible and holistic way of managing health and wellbeing for Australians living with a disability,” he said.

A Better Health Program pilot saw 10 people living with a range of disabilities experience a range of improvements including weight loss (up to 3.5kg) as well as improvement in feeling of health, confidence, energy levels and satisfaction with food choices.

One participant of the pilot program, 53-year old Zell Goldman, who has Cerebral Palsy lost  3.3kg (in 10 weeks) and his overall feeling of health improved 33 per cent, his overall happiness with weight improved 150 per cent and his energy levels improved 67 per cent.

Zell said that since completing the program, he was making healthier choices daily: “Previously I was having 1-2 cookies a day for morning tea, but I’ve switched to snacks from the five food groups such as yoghurt and fruit while still enjoying a cookie once a week. I’ve also commenced Kinela’s nutritious ready-made meals.  Previously I was reliant on what the staff were able to cook for me, but these meals give me more choice and control, as well as vegetable portions.” 

The Better Health Program is available nationwide for any NDIS participant through CPA and Kinela.

For more details visit: www.cerebralpalsy.org.au/services/all-programs-and-services/better-health/