Welcome to Up in Smoke BBQ Masterclass, brought to you by Live Free Support Services! This exciting, community-based program is designed specifically for people with disabilities.
Are you ready to discover the smoky, savoury secrets of smoking meat? And do you want to have fun while building your attention and focus, working memory, organisation, planning and task completion abilities? Well, our barbecues are perfect for you!
Meet the Chef
CEO of Live Free Support Services, Dave Rach has competed in BBQ competitions far and wide and is currently ranked in the top 10 Pit-Masters in Australia. He also has Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
In this not to be missed cook-off, Dave will share his barbecuing skills as a way for you to achieve your NDIS goals.
So get your smokin’ on!
What to expect at an All American BBQ
This afternoon BBQ will cover all cooking elements from choosing the perfect cut of meat, seasoning your own pre-trimmed cut of meat, through to cooking your accompaniments.
You will learn to:
- Barbecue in an economical way to suit all budgets and how to do it all at home
- Take a cheap cut of meat and turn it into a masterpiece
- Mince your own meat
- Make your own flavoured sausages and tie them off
- Choose your own seasoning and prepare your proteins and accompaniments
BBQ Fun for Everyone
The event is suitable for people from the highly sociable through to those who find social events challenging. The environment is organised with cooking spaces as well as quiet places. Once registered, you will receive an outline of the event so you know what to expect once you get there.
Tailored for Neurodiverse Minds
These BBQs are designed with the neurodivergent in mind. All Come Connect Activities hosted by Live Free Support Services are delivered in-line with Principles for Universal Design for Learning so they provide an accessible, safe and inclusive environment.
What are the Benefits for Neurodiverse People?
Alongside opportunity to develop cooking and barbecuing skills, participants have opportunity to follow directions, focus, learn social etiquette, meet and interact with people, make friends, belong to a “club”, cooperate, and take-turns.
Become a BBQ Master
Don’t miss out! Champion smokers at these events will be invited to enter a competition of the Australian Barbecue Alliance, travelling to compete amongst Australia’s best barbecuers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Up in Smoke Masterclass Designed For?
NDIS participants aged 16 years and over.
When will the BBQ be Held?
Live Free’s All American barbecues will be held once per month on a Saturday from 1pm to 7pm.
Upcoming dates:
- 21 September 2024
- 19 October 2024
- 16 November 2024
- 14 December 2024
Where will the BBQ be Held?
Gracemere address. Transport is available
What is the Cost of the BBQ?
A group ratio or 1:1 support is provided on the basis of each individual’s needs. Support and any necessary transport may be covered under Core or under Capacity Building, depending on the participant’s individual plan.
Non-face to face costs of 15 minutes per customer are charged for program development, preparation, clean-up, and progress reporting.
A BBQ registration fee of $25 is charged to help cover the costs of consumables (including all meat, a meal to take home) and may be covered under your NDIA plan. Please talk with us to find out more.
How Do I Book for a BBQ?
Simply call Live Free Support Services and our friendly staff will book you in. Or you can fill in our Contact form.
Registrations for each month’s Barbecue closes 2 weeks ahead of each event to provide time for the ‘cuts’ of meat and equipment to be ordered.
