Deaf Chef Ross

DEAF CHEF ROSS · FOOD & COOKING COACH

Understand food. Learn to cook. Live independently.

Personalised food and cooking coaching in Auslan, with visual learning resources.
Learn healthier food choices, improve cooking skills and build confidence in everyday life.
Auslan & visual learningOnline or in personNDIS & private clients
Book a Free 30-Minute Intro
For Deaf and hard of hearing people, people with disability and anyone wanting to improve their food and cooking skills.
Meet Ross · Watch the welcome video in Auslan

How can we help you?

Clients & Participants
Support Coordinators
Support Workers
Group Sessions
YOUR GOALS. YOUR PACE.

Our food & cooking programs

Choose one program or combine programs to suit your goals, interests and abilities. The plans below are suggestions, not fixed packages. You can book fewer or more sessions to suit your needs.

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Understand Food & Drinks

Food labels, processed foods, nutrition, healthier choices and everyday meals.
$495
Suggested plan: 3 × 90-minute sessions. Session numbers are flexible.
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Recipes in Auslan

Learn recipes in Auslan, prepare meals, use ingredients and cook safely.
$165
1 session · 90 minutes
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Improve Everyday Health

Understand food-related health advice, choose better ingredients and build healthy habits.
$330
Suggested plan: 2 × 90-minute sessions. Session numbers are flexible.
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More Energy

Understand food for energy, exercise, hydration and everyday activities.
$330
Suggested plan: 2 × 90-minute sessions. Session numbers are flexible.
Standard sessions are 90 minutes. Travel, customised resources and support outside sessions are charged separately, as agreed.
Ross in a chilli garden

Support Workers & Participants — learning together

Support workers can join sessions and learn how to help their clients practise cooking skills at home.

  • Understand food and drink choices.
  • Prepare simple, healthy meals.
  • Improve safety and confidence in the kitchen.
  • Follow visual and Auslan recipes.
  • Build everyday independence.

Support-worker coaching can also be arranged.

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FLEXIBLE WAYS TO LEARN

Choose how you learn

Online sessions

Learn from your own home through Zoom, FaceTime or Google Meet. Your support worker can join too. Recommended for flexibility and convenience.

In-person visits

Home visits may be arranged depending on location and availability. Travel charges apply.

Group sessions

Workshops can be organised by coordinators, service providers and other organisations. Fees are discussed individually.

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Fees & additional supports

$165
Per 90-minute individual session Online or in person.
Additional services are charged separately, as agreed before work begins.

Travel

Driving time and applicable travel costs for in-person visits.

Visual resources

Personalised recipes, picture guides and other learning materials.

Auslan resources

Developing Auslan explanations and learning resources.

Support outside sessions

Individual planning, preparation, follow-up and coordination directly related to your program. Also called non-face-to-face support.

All additional services and costs are discussed and agreed to before work begins. For NDIS participants, charges must meet current NDIS rules, funding conditions and service agreement requirements.

NDIS Participants & Support Coordinators

Deaf Chef Ross works with participants and their support teams to develop food and cooking skills.

A coordinator or support worker can join the free introduction to help plan suitable sessions.

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Programs may support

  • Daily living skills and independence.
  • Healthy food and drink choices.
  • Confidence preparing meals.
  • Understanding food-related professional advice.
  • Meaningful cooking activities.

NDIS funding depends on the participant’s plan and applicable rules. Private clients are welcome too.

START WITH A CONVERSATION

Getting started is easy

1

Book your free intro

A 30-minute Zoom introduction.

2

Talk about your goals

Discuss your interests, support needs and services.

3

Do the forms

Complete your intake form and service agreement.

4

Start learning

Book your personalised coaching sessions.

Experience you can trust

9

Years in business

1,300+

Individual programs

200+

Recipes created

32

Group workshops

A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Questions?

Can my support worker join?

Yes. Your support worker can join sessions and help you practise your skills at home. Support-worker coaching can also be arranged.

Can I learn online?
Yes. Online coaching is available through Zoom, FaceTime or Google Meet. Home visits may be arranged depending on location and availability, with travel charges.
What does a session cost?
A 90-minute individual session is $165, online or in person. Travel, customised visual and Auslan resources, and support outside sessions are charged separately, as agreed before work begins.
Do I need an NDIS plan?
No. Private clients are welcome. NDIS funding depends on your plan and applicable rules. We can discuss your arrangements in the free introduction.
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Ready to build your cooking confidence?

Start with a free introduction. Your support person is welcome to join.
Book a Free 30-Minute Introduction
Contact Ross

Learn to understand food and drinks, make healthier everyday choices, and develop practical cooking skills. Deaf Chef Ross offers personalised coaching to help you build confidence and independence in your own kitchen, at your own pace.