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Delicious, nutritious meals

At Meals on Wheels, we recognise the important role that food plays in everyone's lives, and we believe that food is to be enjoyed. We want your meal experience to be wholesome, tasty and nurturing for your body, and that's what our services aim to deliver.

Meals on Wheels provides meal support to anybody who needs it, whether it’s a temporary arrangement as you recover from an illness or injury, or on a more permanent basis.

Meals on Wheels services offer a range of meals to suit your personal requirements and can accommodate special dietary needs, cultural and taste preferences.

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Am I eligible?

Meals on Wheels offers meal delivery across NSW for seniors, people with disabilities, and their carers. To be eligible for Meals on Wheels, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Aged 65 years or older (50 and older for Indigenous peoples)

  • Living with a disability and receiving support through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

  • A carer who requires assistance with meal preparation

Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible to receive Meals on Wheels through government-supported programs such as the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), the Support at Home (SAH) program, or the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). See below for more information.

Refer a loved one

Full Fee

Some Meals on Wheels services offer meals to individuals without government subsidies. These can be a great healthy option for families, or those with not much time to cook.

As we age, our nutritional requirements change. Are the meals you are eating providing you with the nutrients you need for healthy ageing? 

The National Meal Guidelines were developed by Meals on Wheels Australia in partnership with the Smart Foods Centre, University of Wollongong. The guidelines represent the first nationally consistent approach to nutrition, menu planning and meal presentation for organisations providing delivered meals through the CHSP.

Meals on Wheels services provide nutritionally balanced meals for people aged over 65. Would you rather risk becoming malnourished, or enjoy meals that are prepared according to the National Meal Guidelines for older people?

Download a copy of the National Meal Guidelines here

Benefits of Meals on Wheels

Independence

Meals on Wheels helps keep people independent in their own home for longer, where they are often happiest

Community Assistance

We have relationships with other community organisations and can make referrals when necessary 

At the heart of the community

We deliver to all Local Government Areas across NSW

Wellness Checks

Meals on Wheels staff and volunteers 'check in' and monitor client wellbeing, escalating any health changes

Nutrition

Meals on Wheels meals strive to meet the National Meal Guidelines for older Australians

Holistic

We take a holistic approach to your nutritional and social wellbeing

Texture Modified Meals

We offer a range of texture modified meals for those with special requirements

Culturally Diverse Meals

We offer a range of multicultural meals to cater for all cultures

Pioneers of Meal Delivery

We have been an integral part of local communities for over 70 years

Value for money

We offer a range of high quality nutritional meals for a minimal cost

The Meals on Wheels Difference

Living healthily beyond 65 years of age

Meals on Wheels is a meal delivery service that helps to ensure that frail, older people and younger people with disabilities, and their carers are able to receive meals designed to cater for positive health and nutritional needs, as well as maintaining their independence at home, where they are often most happy. 

Nutritionally balanced meals

Are the meals you are eating providing you with the nutrients you need for healthy ageing? Meals on Wheels have a range of nutritionally dense meals that support healthy ageing for people over 65, in line with the National Meal Guidelines.

Friendly volunteers & valuable social contact

Would you rather have an esky left at the door, or a friendly face checking in? A Meals on Wheels delivery is more than just a meal - a Meals on Wheels volunteer delivers each meal in person, checks in on the client's wellbeing, and provides valuable social connection.

Supporting local communities

Would you rather support big business or your local community? Meals on Wheels has been a trusted brand in Australia for over 70 years. It's not only client's whose lives are enhanced by Meals on Wheels, Volunteers who give time to Meals on Wheels say Volunteering has added a new dimension to their lives, allowing them to remain connected with their local community.

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There is not a thing on the menu that I have not enjoyed

Laurie, Central Coast Meals on Wheels
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I find the food is just as good as what I would cook

Robyn
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