cooking, food and life skills program
Building confidence, connection and independence through food.
Yumable is a therapist-led capacity building program developed by Emble, designed for children, teenagers, adults and families to engage with food in ways that feel safe, practical and meaningful.
Facilitated by speech pathologists, occupational therapists and dietitians, Yumable combines allied health knowledge with hands-on cooking, sensory food exploration and real-world learning experiences.
Programs support participation in everyday life — from early food experiences through to cooking, independence and daily living skills.
food is part of everyday life
For many people, food experiences are connected to:
- confidence and independence
- sensory experiences
- communication and connection
- participation in family and social routines
- daily living and life skills
Some individuals benefit from additional support to build confidence, comfort or independence around food and cooking experiences.
Yumable provides supportive, therapist-led programs designed around participation, exploration and real-world skill development.
from food exploration to life skills
Yumable includes programs designed to support different ages, stages and goals — from early sensory food exploration through to cooking, independence and everyday participation.
sensory food exploration programs
Supporting confidence and comfort with food experiences.
These programs are designed for individuals who benefit from a gradual, supportive approach to food exploration, including those with more selective or restricted eating patterns.
Sessions may include:
- sensory food exploration
- play-based food experiences
- simple food preparation
- building familiarity with foods and textures
- shared participation with caregivers where appropriate
The focus is not on pressure or achieving a specific eating outcome, but on supporting participation, familiarity and confidence over time.
cooking and life skills programs
Building confidence, independence and everyday participation.
These programs support participants to engage in cooking and food preparation experiences that build practical life skills and confidence over time.
Sessions may include:
- preparing meals and snacks
- following recipes and instructions
- kitchen safety and food handling
- planning and organisation skills
- meal preparation for school, work or independent living
Programs are designed to support meaningful participation in everyday routines in ways that feel achievable and practical.
a program that grows with you
Yumable includes different program stages designed to support participants across different ages, goals and levels of independence.
Early sensory exploration and parent-supported food experiences.
Building confidence through sensory exploration and hands-on cooking.
Supporting independence, autonomy and practical food skills.
Supporting everyday routines, meal preparation and independent living skills.
why families choose yumable
Yumable programs are:
- therapist-led and developmentally informed
- neuroaffirming and inclusive
- adaptable to different sensory preferences and support needs
- grounded in real-world participation and daily life skills
- designed to support confidence through achievable experiences
Depending on the program, participation may include:
- goal setting
- therapist observation and support
- feedback and outcome reporting
Programs are designed to support meaningful participation, confidence and independence over time.
current and upcoming programs
Yumable programs are currently beginning to roll out across school holiday and term-based formats.
Our upcoming programs include therapist-led cooking and food experiences designed to support confidence, participation and everyday life skills through hands-on learning.
We invite individuals and families to register their interest to hear about:
- upcoming cooking programs
- sensory food exploration groups
- school holiday workshops
- future Yumable program releases
explore other emble programs
Every child engages differently, and families often explore a range of therapy-based programs depending on their child’s interests, goals and support needs.
Alongside Yumable, we also offer:
- movement and sports-based programs
- dance and music-based groups
- outdoor and interest-based programs
- creative programs
- school readiness groups