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Bankstown Meals on Wheels began in 1966 with 16 clients. Today, the service delivers around 55,000 meals a year.
We have more than 160 dedicated and caring volunteers who give their time to provide, not just a nourishing meal, but also friendly contact and a few laughs each day with clients. Without their support, Meals on Wheels would not be the essential supporting and caring service it is today.
The aim of the service is to provide our residents who are permanently, or in some cases temporarily, unable to cater for themselves and have no other reasonable or acceptable source of assistance.
Our service in no way undermines the independence and self-respect of the client.
The service is designed to assist the frail aged, and people with disability and their carers.
Referral may be made through My Aged Care and/or:
You can call the My Aged Care contact centre on 1800 200 422.
Following referral, all clients are assessed by Council's Food Services Team Leader to determine eligibility. Reassessment will take place when required.
Meals on Wheels can provide lunch Monday to Friday. Hot, chilled or frozen meals. We cater for special diets (puree, minced, low fat, vegetarian etc.). Copies of the menu can be provided upon request.
Our meals consist of main course (protein and vegetables), dessert and a fruit juice. Meals are delivered to the home by volunteer helpers Monday to Friday between 11.30am and 1pm.
Frozen meal service is delivered on a weekly basis, between 10am and 12pm, to those clients who are able to heat a meal themselves.
Clients pay a fee for meals provided.
Meals on Wheels works closely with other local community service providers in the area.
Fees apply to all services.
If transport is required, please call Bankstown Canterbury Community Transport on 9772 4928 for more information.
Information for any of the above services can be obtained from the Council's Food Services Team Leader.
Contact: Food Services Team LeaderBankstown Meals on Wheels
Phone: 9707 9646Email: mealsonwheels@cbcity.nsw.gov.au
Office hours: 8am-3pm
Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
Postal Address: PO Box 8BANKSTOWN NSW 1885
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer or know someone who is? Volunteers are needed for meal deliveries Monday to Fridays, Housebound Shopping Service fortnightly.
For more information, to volunteer or for referrals, contact Council's Food Services Team Leader on 9707 9646.