DEAF CHEF ROSS · FOOD AND COOKING COACH
Understand food. Learn to cook. Live independently.
Personalised food and cooking education in Auslan, including English-to-Auslan explanations and visual learning resources.
English food information, recipes, nutrition and kitchen safety instructions are explained and made accessible in Auslan.
Clients develop practical cooking skills, confidence and greater independence in everyday life.
Auslan and visual learningOnline or in personNDIS and private clients
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How can we help you?
Our food and cooking programs
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Understand Food and Drinks
Recipes in Auslan
Suggested plan: 1 × 90-minute session. Session numbers are flexible.
Improve Everyday Health
More Energy
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.
Getting started is easy
1
Book your free intro
A 30-minute Zoom introduction.
Talk about your goals
Discuss your interests, support needs and services.
Do the forms
Complete your intake form and service agreement.
Start learning
Book your personalised coaching sessions.
Fees and additional supports
Per 90-minute individual session, online or in person.
Travel
Driving time and applicable travel costs for in-person visits.
Visual resources
Personalised recipes, picture guides and other learning materials.
Auslan Translation and Accessible Learning Resources
Translating and adapting English cooking information, recipes, food safety instructions and educational materials into accessible Auslan explanations and visual resources.
Customised resources are developed according to individual learning and communication needs.
Support outside sessions
Individual planning, preparation, follow-up and coordination directly related to your program. Also called non-face-to-face support.
Experience you can trust
9
Years in business
1,300+
Individual programs
200+
Recipes created
32
Group workshops
Support Workers and Participants — learning together
- 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.
NDIS Participants and Support Coordinators
Deaf Chef Ross provides personalised food and cooking education in Auslan.
Services include accessible communication, English-to-Auslan explanations, visual learning materials and practical cooking education.
We work with participants, support coordinators and plan managers to discuss individual goals, communication needs and suitable support arrangements.
NDIS funding may be available depending on the participant’s plan, support needs and current NDIS rules.
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.
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?
What does a session cost?
Do I need an NDIS plan?
Ready to build your cooking confidence?
Start with a free introduction. Your support person is welcome to join.
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.