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)
- Wellness checks that happen on every visit, as we stop to say hello and report back on any change in behaviour
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 (purée, gluten free, diabetic friendly 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)
- Donated goods delivered as extras (such as wine, toilet paper and Glen 20 during key periods of the year and in selected areas)
- Reduces impact on package provider service staff
- Clients also receive regular contact from Meals on Wheels staff and volunteers
- 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 (purée, gluten free, diabetic friendly etc)
- 'More than just a meal' to support your clients care plan
- A-rated Food Safety standards and procedures (NSW Food Authority)
- Nutritional meals
- Donated goods delivered as extras (such as wine, toilet paper and Glen 20 during key periods of the year and in 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.
- Meals on Wheels services will invoice: 7 x $7.50 = $52.50 per week or meal preparation and delivery
- Clients will pay 7 x $6.50 = $45.50 per week for meal ingredients
- Compared to paying for a support worker to buy supplies and cook a meal at $8 for food at $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.