We deliver nutritious meals, wellness checks and peace of mind to vulnerable residents in our community.
Bankstown Meals on Wheels began in 1966 with 16 clients. Today, our service delivers over 32,000 meals a year to residents who are unable to cook for themselves and have no other reasonable source of assistance.
We're more than just a meal.
Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do. We bring daily contact and connection to people who might be isolated, including the frail aged and people living with a disability.
Our friendly volunteers deliver:
- Hot or chilled meals Monday to Friday
- Frozen meals once a week
Our meals consist of:
- Protein
- Vegetables
- Dessert
- Fruit juice
We also cater for special diets including low fat, vegetarian, halal and more.
The food is excellent.
I like that fact they look after us with our dietary needs.
Bankstown Meals on Wheels is designed to assist residents, and their carers, in the *Bankstown, Bass Hill and Revesby wards who are frail aged or live with a disability.
Residents aged over 65 must have a My Aged Care number to be eligible for our service.
*If you live in the Canterbury or Roselands ward, please contact Canterbury Meals on Wheels on 9718 3093. Please note, Canterbury Meals on Wheels service is not operated by Council and may have different options.
Residents, or their carers, can request our service themselves by completing the Client Referral Form below.
Or a referral can be made through:
- My Aged Care (1800 200 422)
- Accredited assessing team
- A hospital or any health service
- A medical practitioner
Following referral, all clients are assessed by Council's Food Services Team Leader to determine eligibility. Reassessment will take place when required.
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.
Where: Greenacre Citizens Centre, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre
When: Tuesdays (see dates below) at 10.30am
Cost: $14 (*$16)
Bookings are essential.
A My Aged Care number is required when booking, to register with My Aged Care please contact 1800 200 422 or myagedcare.gov.au.
To secure your spot, complete the pre-registration form below or phone 9707 9646.
If transport is required please call Bankstown Canterbury Community Transport on 9772 4928.
Dates
| Bingo Day | 8 July |
| Christmas in July * | 22 July |
| Let's get Moving | 12 August |
| Spring Day | 9 September |
| Country Western Day | 23 September |
| Fire Safety | 14 October |
| Halloween | 28 October |
| Remembrance Day | 11 November |
| Christmas Celebration * | 2 December |
Contact
For more information or restaurant bookings 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.