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.

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.

Auslan video

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.

Auslan video

No, you can pay out of your pocket or use a funding source.

Only if you need them to assist you in your program.

You are welcome to have your support worker or coordinator join your Zoom program if you wish.

We prefer ages 13 and up.

Our program packages are available as 3 or 5 session packages. Please click here for package pricing

Our workshops are available as both large and small group workshops. Please click here for workshop pricing

We deliver programs on Zoom and video calls. We can use:

• Zoom
• 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).

To choose a program, go to our Programs page and click the BOOK NOW button.

To choose a workshop, go to our Workshops page and click the BOOK NOW button.