Bankstown Meals on Wheels began in 1966 with 16 clients. Today, the service delivers around 36,000 meals a year
We provide residents who are permanently or, in some cases, temporarily unable to cater for themselves and have no other reasonable or acceptable source of assistance. This includes residents over the age of 65 with a My Aged Care number or residents with a disability and their carers.
Who can access the service?
The service is designed to assist the frail aged and people with disability, as well as their carers.
Who can refer to the service?
You can request the service yourself, or a referral can be made through:
- My Aged Care
- Accredited assessing team
- A hospital or any health service
- A medical practitioner
You can call the My Aged Care contact centre on 1800 200 422.
If you live in the Bankstown, Bass Hill or Revesby wards, you can complete this form to apply for Meals on Wheels.
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 or chilled). We cater for special diets (puree, minced, low fat, vegetarian etc.).
Our meals consist of main course (protein and vegetables), dessert and a fruit juice. Meals are delivered to your home by volunteer helpers Monday to Friday between 11.30am and 1pm.
We also offer frozen meals if you are able to heat a meal yourself. These meals are delivered once a week, between 10am and noon.
You pay a fee for meals provided.
For more information, or to book, contact Council's Team Leader Food Services on
Contact Canterbury Meals on Wheels on 02 9718 3093.
Please note that this service is not run by CBCity and may have different options.
The City of Canterbury Bankstown Food Services invites you to join us for our activities at our Community Restaurant.
Come along and join in the social activities and enjoy a great lunch with friends. Lunch includes a main meal and sweet, as well as tea/coffee.
Our Community Restaurant is back! Join us for lunch.
Come along and treat yourself to a fun day out with social activities and enjoy a great lunch with friends. Lunch includes a main meal, sweet, as well as tea and coffee.
Bookings are essential.
Secure your spot today, phone 9707 9646.
Where: Greenacre Citizens Centre, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre
When: Tuesdays (see dates below) at 10.30am
Cost: $13 (*$15)
Dates
| Social Day | 4 February |
| Bingo Day | 18 February |
| Let's Do Art | 4 March |
| Comedy Day | 18 March |
| Games Day | 1 April |
| Easter Celebrations * | 15 April |
| Guest Speaker | 29 April |
| Mother's Day * | 13 May |
| Musical Item | 27 May |
| Guest Speaker - Seniors Rights | 17 June |
A My Aged Care number is required when booking, to register with My Aged Care please contact 1800 200 422 or myagedcare.gov.au.
If transport is required please call Bankstown Canterbury Community Transport on 9772 4928.
Contact
For more information contact Food Services Team leader via email mealsonwheels@cbcity.nsw.gov.au or phone 9707 9646.
More than just a meal
More than just a volunteer
We have volunteers ranging from school age to retirees and from all kinds of backgrounds. Some people volunteer every day, others once a fortnight, or on an ad hoc basis around other commitments like work and family. We are grateful for all help with our deliveries and we can work around your needs.
We serve our customers in in different ways, which means there are lots of ways to volunteer. For example, for some clients, we deliver lunch from Monday to Friday between 11.30am and 1pm. For other clients, we deliver frozen meals once a week. We also offer a fortnightly shopping service for those who are housebound.
Meals on Wheels volunteers enjoy a social role that offers personal satisfaction and a strong connection to the local community. Our volunteers often remain with us for many years thanks to the strong relationships they build with customers and fellow volunteers.
Bankstown Meals on Wheels began in 1966 with 16 clients. Today, the service delivers around 36,000 meals a year.
We have more than 80 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.