Accessing our Services

People contacting Deaf Chef Ross:

  • for information and resources
  • wants to do a program
  • wants to set up a workshop
  • ask questions

    Services are for people:

     

      • deaf or hard of hearing
      • deafblind or has vision impairments
      • with disability
      • hearing people
      • with a NDIS plan
      • referrals from services, families and carers

        Language and communication:

        • fluent in Auslan
        • not fluent in Auslan using signs and gestures
        • use Auslan/English Interpreters

        We respect you as a person:

        • age
        • gender
        • sexual preference
        • identity
        • culture
        • religion
        • spirituality
        • previous refusal of services

        Location for your program:

        • video calls or video conferencing
        • onsite visits

        Program Planning

        The assessment is for you and the Coach to:

        • build a rapport
        • discuss your goals, objectives and aspirations
        • discuss your aims to increase your independence, social and economic participation
        • develop your capacity to actively take part in the community

        The assessment involves: 

        • your goals
        • your food interests
        • your knowledge and skills
        • design a program for you
        • quote

        Service Agreement

        You and the Coach together will review the Terms of Service and the policies before signing the Service Agreement.

        The Service Agreement includes: 

        • Contact points
        • Program goals
        • Timeframe
        • Quote
        • Consent
        • Signatures

        During the appointments

        • Teamwork is encouraged
        • Policies and documents are reviewed together
        • You can exercise your rights and responsibilities
        • You can make informed decisions
        • You can ask questions to help you understand everything
        • Your support people are welcome to be involved and to assist you when necessary
        • Remember it is your program

        Get in touch with us

        Would you like more information about the programs? Just talk to us!