Misterchef serves up greater independence for Tweed men

30 November 2017

Cooking novices assisted by Tweed Community Services initiative

A group of Tweed men have transformed themselves from complete novices in the kitchen to ‘Misterchefs’ who can rustle up a mean massaman curry or delicious roast dinner in quick time.

The men completed a three-week Misterchef course, offered by Tweed Community Services for men who had little or no cooking experience.

Participant Dean Sullivan said the course, run in October and November, met a huge need in the Tweed for men who recently had to start cooking for themselves or simply needed to learn to prepare and cook meals.

Glen Page said he also enjoyed the social connection of preparing and eating the meals with the other participants, while learning about planning, buying and storing nutritious food.

Chef and trainer Daniel Lange said: “It was remarkable to see their confidence and skills improve over the three weeks and to watch them working together as a team.”

Tweed Community Services will hold its next informal NDIS Participant Information Session as an afternoon tea on Tuesday 5 December, at the Community Services Building at South Tweed from 2pm – 3.30pm.

The informal drop-in sessions are an opportunity for NDIS participants, their family and carers to chat to service providers about changes under the new program and My Aged Care. It is a chance for participants to talk in a relaxed environment about how the NDIS will affect their day to day lives.

The afternoon tea is free and open to all NDIS participants. RSVPs are required by phoning (07) 5569 3110.

Visit Council’s YouTube channel to see more about Misterchef and the NDIS Participant Information Sessions.

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Caption: Chef and trainer Daniel Lange (back right) with the participants in the Tweed’s first Misterchef program … John Muir (left), Glenn Page (back), Dean Sullivan and Tony Schlintl.