Program

Cook Chill Chat

“We came here looking for the social aspect, but left with great friends, better confidence in the kitchen and better cooking skills.”

Janet, CCC Participant

The Global Goals

For Sustainable Development

Overview

Cook Chill Chat (CCC) is a novel, place-based, trauma-informed cooking program that fosters social cohesion, strengthens community links, and promotes physical and mental wellbeing. This cooking program is designed to support people from vulnerable low socio-economic backgrounds, elderly groups, CALD communities, Indigenous women, young families, and socially isolated populations.

Aim

To build more inclusive, resilient, and healthier communities by bringing people together through a practical, supportive cooking program where they can cook, connect, and share a meal.

Objectives

Cook Chill Chat is a 6-week cooking program that brings members of our community together to cook and share a meal. It aims to Increase social connections and reduce loneliness and social isolation.

  • Increase social connections
  • Improve cooking skills
  • Improve healthy eating knowledge
  • Improve mental and physical health
  • Increased awareness of other preventable chronic disease risk factors

Social Impact

Every $1 invested by HCA

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returns $2 in social and economic value

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Whats involved

We partner with community organisations who provide a community-based venue and help promote the Cook Chill Chat cooking program across the Illawarra Shoalhaven region. Our community dietitians, supported by trained volunteers, deliver the cooking program in a welcoming and supportive environment.

How it works

Each week for 6 weeks, participants in the Cook Chill Chat cooking program will prepare an easy, quick, and nourishing meal together. It is not a cooking demonstration, but an opportunity to develop cooking skills in a supportive environment. We will then enjoy the meal together, followed or preceded by an education component, discussing different nutrition, health, and sustainability related topic. Options for topics are below, and participants will have the opportunity to choose from:

  • Together in the Kitchen
  • Eat Well, Live Well
  • Get to Know Your Food
  • Takeaway the Junk Food
  • Savvy Savers
  • Love Food Hate Waste
  • Become a Storage Master
  • Celebrating our Food Future

Testimonial

“Enjoyed every moment, and would love to do this program again”

Janet, CCC Participant

What's on

Cook Chill Chat: Assist Shellharbour

Oct19

Cook Chill Chat: Assist Shellharbour

Monday 19 October, 10:30am – 1:30pm

Assist Shellharbour, Lake Illawarra

FREE

Cook Chill Chat: Women Illawarra

Oct20

Cook Chill Chat: Women Illawarra

Tuesday 20 October, 10am – 1pm

Women Illawarra, Wollongong

FREE

Cook Chill Chat: Illawarra Women’s Health Centre

Oct21

Cook Chill Chat: Illawarra Women’s Health Centre

Wednesday 21 October, 10:30am – 1:30pm

Illawarra Women’s Health Centre, Warilla

FREE

Cook Chill Chat: Assist Shellharbour

Oct26

Cook Chill Chat: Assist Shellharbour

Monday 26 October, 10:30am – 1:30pm

Assist Shellharbour, Lake Illawarra

FREE

Cook Chill Chat: Illawarra Women’s Health Centre

Oct28

Cook Chill Chat: Illawarra Women’s Health Centre

Wednesday 28 October, 10:30am – 1:30pm

Illawarra Women’s Health Centre, Warilla

FREE

Cook Chill Chat: Women Illawarra

Oct30

Cook Chill Chat: Women Illawarra

Friday 30 October, 10am – 1pm

Women Illawarra, Wollongong

FREE

Cook Chill Chat: Assist Shellharbour

Nov2

Cook Chill Chat: Assist Shellharbour

Monday 2 November, 10:30am – 1:30pm

Assist Shellharbour, Lake Illawarra

FREE

Cook Chill Chat: Illawarra Women’s Health Centre

Nov4

Cook Chill Chat: Illawarra Women’s Health Centre

Wednesday 4 November, 10:30am – 1:30pm

Illawarra Women’s Health Centre, Warilla

FREE

Cook Chill Chat: Women Illawarra

Nov6

Cook Chill Chat: Women Illawarra

Friday 6 November, 10am – 1pm

Women Illawarra, Wollongong

FREE

Cook Chill Chat: Assist Shellharbour

Nov9

Cook Chill Chat: Assist Shellharbour

Monday 9 November, 10:30am – 1:30pm

Assist Shellharbour, Lake Illawarra

FREE

Cook Chill Chat: Illawarra Women’s Health Centre

Nov11

Cook Chill Chat: Illawarra Women’s Health Centre

Wednesday 11 November, 10:30am – 1:30pm

Illawarra Women’s Health Centre, Warilla

FREE

Cook Chill Chat: Women Illawarra

Nov13

Cook Chill Chat: Women Illawarra

Friday 13 November, 10am – 1pm

Women Illawarra, Wollongong

FREE

Cook Chill Chat: Assist Shellharbour

Nov16

Cook Chill Chat: Assist Shellharbour

Monday 16 November, 10:30am – 1:30pm

Assist Shellharbour, Lake Illawarra

FREE

Cook Chill Chat: Illawarra Women’s Health Centre

Nov18

Cook Chill Chat: Illawarra Women’s Health Centre

Wednesday 18 November, 10:30am – 1:30pm

Illawarra Women’s Health Centre, Warilla

FREE

Cook Chill Chat: Women Illawarra

Nov20

Cook Chill Chat: Women Illawarra

Friday 20 November, 10am – 1pm

Women Illawarra, Wollongong

FREE

Cook Chill Chat: Assist Shellharbour

Nov23

Cook Chill Chat: Assist Shellharbour

Monday 23 November, 10:30am – 1:30pm

Assist Shellharbour, Lake Illawarra

FREE

Cook Chill Chat: Illawarra Women’s Health Centre

Nov25

Cook Chill Chat: Illawarra Women’s Health Centre

Wednesday 25 November, 10:30am – 1:30pm

Illawarra Women’s Health Centre, Warilla

FREE

Cook Chill Chat: Women Illawarra

Nov27

Cook Chill Chat: Women Illawarra

Friday 27 November, 10am – 1pm

Women Illawarra, Wollongong

FREE

Join us!

Curious about Cook Chill Chat? This program brings people together to cook, share meals, and connect over good food. Want to learn more or get involved? Email us today!

Resources

Case Study: Cook Chill Chat

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HCA Logic Model CCC

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