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Bankstown Meals on Wheels

We deliver nutritious meals, wellness checks and peace of mind to vulnerable residents in our community.

About us

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 meals

Our friendly volunteers home 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.

Who can access our service?

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.

How to access our service

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.

Contact us
Our Community Restaurant is back!

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 Day8 July
Christmas in July *22 July
Let's get Moving12 August
Spring Day9 September
Country Western Day23 September
Fire Safety14 October
Halloween 28 October 
Remembrance Day11 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

Meals on Wheels has been part of the Bankstown community for over 55 years. We deliver around 36,000 meals a year to residents who are unable to cook for themselves.
 
The service is about more than food. It’s also about the daily contact that we bring to people who might otherwise be isolated, including the frail aged and people with disabilities.

More than just a volunteer

Our volunteers are at the heart of this critical service.
 
When you volunteer with Meals on Wheels, you are helping someone remain in their home. You bring practical and personal support in even the briefest of visits.
 
The nutrition from our balanced (and delicious) meals helps the vulnerable in our community with the physical strength they need to remain in their own homes. The care and friendship that you bring helps with mental health. And your visit also acts as a casual wellness check. Some of our volunteers have been able to save lives with a well-timed call to family or emergency services.
 
Frequently asked volunteer questions

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.