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Meals on Wheels

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.

Referrals Bankstown/Darani, Bass Hill/Bura and Revesby/Bunya wards

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.

How does the service operate?

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.

Contact

For more information, or to book, contact Council's Team Leader Food Services on

Canterbury/Budjar and Roselands/Bunmarra wards

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 Day4 February
Bingo Day18 February
Let's Do Art4 March
Comedy Day18 March
Games Day1 April
Easter Celebrations *15 April
Guest Speaker 29 April 
Mother's Day *13 May
Musical Item27 May
Guest Speaker - Seniors Rights17 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

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.