How much is Meals on Wheels Australia?

$4.50 to $12.00
Every effort is made to keep meals as affordable as possible, particularly as many of our customers are receiving support from a Government-funded program or experiencing food insecurity. Meals on Wheels meals are provided at production cost and range in price from $4.50 to $12.00, depending on the service.

Who is eligible for Meals on Wheels in NSW?

65 years or older
You’re 65 years or older, Are registered for My Aged Care, Are registered with the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), or. Are younger with a disability and registered under National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

How is Meals on Wheels funded in Australia?

In Australia, Meals on Wheels services receive a small Commonwealth Government contribution via the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), administered by the Department of Health.

Is Meals on Wheels a social enterprise?

There are many great examples of social enterprises playing their part in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, examples include the production of PPE equipment for the HSE, the provision of meals-on-wheels services, and the provision of online services to vulnerable groups.

How many people volunteer for Meals on Wheels each year?

14,000 volunteers
Since our inception, over 60 years ago, we have grown to become a driving force in community care, with around 4.5 million meals delivered by 14,000 volunteers in NSW alone, each year.

Does Parramatta have a Meals on Wheels Organisation?

Meals on Wheels have volunteers who deliver meals to older people and people with disabilities living in the Parramatta LGA on week day mornings. Drivers are responsible for driving to our Hunter Street office then to customers homes with a helper.

How many calories does Meals on Wheels have?

Every client gets a hot meal along with a couple of lighter meals or snacks. Altogether, it provides a day’s worth of calories: about 2,000 in total.

Is Meals on Wheels a voluntary Organisation?

Meals on Wheels is a local service and is delivered by the community and voluntary sector. “It’s a vital service for a lot of people and does align with the Government objectives to deliver more healthcare services in the community and allow people to age at home.”

Who is eligible for Meals on Wheels Sydney?

Our Meals on Wheels service is registered to provide supports to eligible people with disability under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Funded by the Australian Government’s Commonwealth home support program for older people aged 65 and over (50 and over if Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander).