Cohort 1 · 2026 · Session 6 of 8 · Catering brief
What we need on the table.
Thursday 25 June 2026 · Morning tea + light lunch at 11:50. Akaltye Room, Desert Knowledge Australia.
Headcount breakdown
12 participants + 3 facilitators + 8 support workers + 1 carer = 24 people.
Critical safety alerts — read first
Allergen — strict
Nut-free room. One participant (Jordan / Jordy Sumner) has a confirmed nut allergy per dietician. No nuts, nut oils, nut butters, nut traces, "may contain" warnings, or shared-line products. Cross-check every label. EpiPen on site with support worker.
Texture-modified diet
Mona Teamay — IDDSI Level 4 (pureed) food only, IDDSI Level 3 (moderately thick) fluids only. Either: (a) caterer provides one compliant plate + drink, or (b) Mona's support worker brings food and we provide the table setting + cutlery. Confirm with David Parker (CoLab) at 0474 888 790 before quoting.
Full dietary flags
| Participant | Dietary | What this means at the table |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Williams | Reminder to stop eating when full | Prone to overeating. SW will gently cue when full. |
| Caleb McMillan | Food must be cut small | Food cut into small pieces (texture, not allergy). SW operates. |
| Jordan Sumner (Jordy) | Critical NUT ALLERGY — strict, per dietician | No nuts. Check every label. EpiPen with SW. |
| Michael Wallace | Encourage to eat | May forget to eat. Gentle reminder during the catering window. |
| Mona Teamay | Critical IDDSI Level 4 (pureed food) / IDDSI Level 3 (moderately thick fluids) | IDDSI 4 pureed food, IDDSI 3 thickened fluids. SW may bring food. |
Adapted for Central Australia by DAS, in partnership with Inclusion NT under the PATH MOU 2025–26. Original curriculum © Inclusion NT.