Meals on Wheels New South Wales

Meals on Wheels works closely with NDIA and Package providers.  

Below outlines the benefits to Family Members, Package Providers and NDIA/NDIS clients:

​Benefits to Family Members:
Family members have peace of mind knowing that their loved one:

• Receives regular meals
• Has a trusted visitor to their home (daily/twice a week/weekly)
• Has the opportunity to join in social lunches cooking classes or day trips (varies from Service to Service)
• Part of a system that has a process in place if their client does not answer the door or telephone

Benefits to Package Providers:

• Access a well-known and trusted brand in the community
• Tap into a vast range of nutritious meals at minimal costs
• Tailored meals (Puree, gluten free etc)
• 'more than just a meal' to support your clients care plan
• A rated Food Safety standards and procedures (NSW Food Authority)
• Expert nutritional guidance (Eating Well Brochure)
• Extras such as wine (selected areas)
• Reduces impact on package provide service staff
• Clients also receive regular contact from Meals on Wheels staff
• Another level of support for Package Provider staff and clients
• Have an advocate for your Services in the local community
• Package providers will be able to provide more Services to their clients with the same package dollars, therefore making them the provider of choice

Benefits to NDIA clients:

• Access a well-known and trusted brand in the community
• Tap into a vast range of nutritious meals at minimal costs
• Tailored meals (Puree, gluten free etc)
• 'more than just a meal' to support your clients care plan
• A rated Food Safety standards and procedures (NSW Food Authority)
• Nutritional meals
• Extras such as wine (selected areas)
• Cooking classes may be available in your area
• Bulk meals may be available in your area (meals for 2 or more)

Your dollars will go further (costing example highlighted below - cost will vary Service to Service).  Check with your local Service to get a quote and to discuss the service agreement in person.  Your Service can be located via our Find Us map.

• MOW services will invoice: 7 x $7.50 = $52.50 per week or meal preparation and delivery
• Client will pay 7 x $6.50 = $45.50 per week for meal ingredients
• Compared with $$'s for support worker buying supplies and cooking a meal @$8 for food and $40 per hour: 7 x $48 = $336 per week

The client having a greater choice of meals plus an extra $238 per week in their budget makes partnering with Meals on Wheels services a great choice for clients.