Deaf Chef Ross delivers information in Auslan about healthy food and drink choices for a better diet, so you can lead a healthier lifestyle.
$148
For each 90 mins session on video calls
Zoom, Google Meet or Facetime
NDIS:
Programs
How does it work?
- Book a free intro on video call
- We plan your program
- You complete & send only one form
- Book the sessions online
- We focus on your program
- You can do more sessions to achieve your goals!
Understanding Food
$445 for 3 sessions:
- Choose foods and drinks that are better for you
- Know which foods and drinks are unhealthy
- Understand food labels
- Understand nutrients and gut health
- Tips for healthier meals and drinks
Understanding Food
$445 for 3 sessions:
- Choose foods and drinks that are better for you
- Know which foods and drinks are unhealthy
- Understand food labels
- Understand nutrients and gut health
- Tips for healthier meals and drinks
Translate Recipes
$148 for 1 session:
- Understand the recipe you want to make (you choose the recipe or use our recipes)
- Adapt favourite recipe with healthier ingredients
- Tips for shopping and choosing the ingredients
- Guide you to prepare, cook and serve meals
- Storing food safely
Translate Recipes
$148 for 1 session:
- Understand the recipe you want to make (you choose the recipe or use our recipes)
- Adapt favourite recipe with healthier ingredients
- Tips for shopping and choosing the ingredients
- Guide you to prepare, cook and serve meals
- Storing food safely
Improve your Health
$297 for 2 sessions:
- Understand diet-related information (by your doctor or specialist)
- Translate recipes to make meals
- Support your health goals
- Information on diet (by your doctor or specialist)
- Tips for safe cooking at home
Improve your Health
$297 for 2 sessions:
- Understand diet-related information (by your doctor or specialist)
- Translate recipes to make meals
- Support your health goals
- Information on diet (by your doctor or specialist)
- Tips for safe cooking at home
Perform Better
$297 for 2 sessions:
- Understand nutrients for exercising
- Foods important for energy
- Processed foods and drinks
- Hydration
- Food and drinks before, during, and after exercising
Perform Better
$297 for 2 sessions:
- Understand nutrients for exercising
- Foods important for energy
- Processed foods and drinks
- Hydration
- Food and drinks before, during, and after exercising
Book to plan your program for FREE!
Information for you
You can read, watch the videos, and download & print our visual information.
Questions?
Who are our programs for?
Our programs are for people:
- deaf or hard of hearing
- deafblind or has vision impairments
- with disability
- hearing people
- with or without a NDIS plan
How do DCR programs directly support people who are deaf or hard of hearing?
Our programs are designed to support people who are deaf and hard of hearing improve their quality of life and live independently. We do this by:
GOAL: to be able to learn and improve my English, and translate important information into Auslan
DCR programs: teach how to take recipes and information provided to me by my health care providers on nutrition and diet, and have the information explained to me in Auslan.
Learn how to understand cooking instructions, food labels, recipe instructions and terminology explained to me in Auslan, so I can learn to follow written instructions and cook meals at home to lead a healthier lifestyle.
GOAL: to be safe and independent in my own home and in my community
DCR programs: teach safe and competent cooking skills in Auslan to make meals at home and safely conduct myself around the kitchen.
GOAL: to develop the capacity to manage my daily life and access activities of choice (also to reduce reliance on my informal support)
DCR programs: services provided in Auslan to support me in building capacity to manage my daily life and meals and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Do I have to be deaf to do a program?
No, you can be anyone. You can be a person who is hard of hearing, a hearing person, a CODA, or a person with a disability. However, we do prefer to communicate in Auslan.
Do I need to know Auslan?
We prefer to communicate in our first language, which is Auslan. If you do not have Auslan skills, we can try and communicate with you as visual as possible. It depends on the program you choose. If it requires communication, we may need to appoint an Auslan interpreter.
If you are not deaf and you can sign Auslan, you are more than welcome to do a program with us.
Do I have to have a NDIS plan or fund?
No, you can pay out of your pocket or use a funding source.
Do I have to have a support person?
Only if you need them to assist you in your program.
You are welcome to have your support worker or coordinator join your video call or 1:1 program if you wish.
What ages are eligible?
We prefer ages 13 and up.
How are the programs delivered?
We deliver programs on video calls. We can use:
- Zoom
- Google Meet
- FaceTime
We prefer that you use portable devices with large screens ie. a laptop or tablet. Mobile phone screens are too small for you to see us and for screen-sharing.
We offer in-home meal prep for select clients in the Melbourne metro area (and occasionally in other cities in coordination with local organisations).
How do I sign up?
To choose a program, go to our home page and click the BOOK NOW button.
Need more information? Hit the button for the FAQs page
About Ross
My Food Journey started when I was cooking at 11 years old!
My mother worked some evenings, so when I came home from school, I followed her written instructions to cook dinner to be ready when she arrived home.
I grew up in Red Hill South on the Mornington Peninsula where fresh produce is everywhere.
My mother and neighbours all enjoyed cooking at home.
My father is a vegetarian, and he grew an enormous garden of vegetables covering half his backyard.
I also enjoy home-cooked meals, and my favourites are roasts, vegetable soups, and Asian-inspired dishes.
One of the first desserts I taught myself to make was a healthy chocolate mousse with only four ingredients: cacao powder, coconut yoghurt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
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