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Female Muslim art collective explores culture and identityhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/female-muslim-art-collective-explores-culture-and-identityFemale Muslim art collective explores culture and identity2023-09-25T14:00:00Z
Learn about the Voice Referendum at Council's information sessionshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/learn-about-the-voice-referendum-at-councils-information-sessionsLearn about the Voice Referendum at Council's information sessions2023-09-17T14:00:00Z
Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor and Deputy Mayor Electionhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/canterbury-bankstown-mayor-and-deputy-mayor-electionCanterbury-Bankstown Mayor and Deputy Mayor Election2023-09-11T14:00:00Z
Council hands out more than $500,000 in community supporthttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/council-hands-out-more-than-$500-000-in-community-supportCouncil hands out more than $500,000 in community support2023-09-10T14:00:00Z
Residents to get prepared for Emergency Get Ready Weekhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/residents-to-get-prepared-for-emergency-get-ready-weekResidents to get prepared for Emergency Get Ready Week2023-09-10T14:00:00Z
Expo educates about risks associated with dementiahttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/expo-educates-about-risks-associated-with-dementiaExpo educates about risks associated with dementia2023-09-10T14:00:00Z
A community united for welcoming weekhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/a-community-united-for-welcoming-weekA community united for welcoming week2023-09-03T14:00:00Z
Experience the vibrant culture of Ukraine with let's go serieshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/experience-the-vibrant-culture-of-ukraine-with-lets-go-seriesExperience the vibrant culture of Ukraine with let's go series2023-09-03T14:00:00Z
Sunny savings with solar rebate programhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/sunny-savings-with-solar-rebate-programSunny savings with solar rebate program2023-09-03T14:00:00Z
A centenary celebration: Council plants 100 trees to mark 100 years of Rotaryhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/a-centenary-celebration-council-plants-100-trees-to-mark-100-years-of-rotaryA centenary celebration: Council plants 100 trees to mark 100 years of Rotary2023-08-28T14:00:00Z
Community leaders unite to tackle domestic violencehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/community-leaders-unite-to-tackle-domestic-violenceCommunity leaders unite to tackle domestic violence2023-08-27T14:00:00Z
Nominations now open for 2023 Children and Youth Awardshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/nominations-now-open-for-2023-children-and-youth-awardsNominations now open for 2023 Children and Youth Awards2023-08-27T14:00:00Z
Spring into nature at three-month festivalhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/spring-into-nature-at-three-month-festivalSpring into nature at three-month festival2023-08-27T14:00:00Z
Streamline your DA and get expert guidancehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/streamline-your-da-and-get-expert-guidanceStreamline your DA and get expert guidance2023-08-24T14:00:00Z
Street artists and local youth create better wallshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/street-artists-and-local-youth-create-better-wallsStreet artists and local youth create better walls2023-08-20T14:00:00Z
Join the War on Waste: FREE workshop and screeninghttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/join-the-war-on-waste-free-workshop-and-screeningJoin the War on Waste: FREE workshop and screening2023-08-13T14:00:00Z
Mayor's sleepout raises funds for the homelesshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/mayors-sleepout-raises-funds-for-the-homelessMayor's sleepout raises funds for the homeless2023-08-13T14:00:00Z
Twiddlemuffs: Local knitters' solution for restless handshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/twiddlemuffs-local-knitters-solution-for-restless-handsTwiddlemuffs: Local knitters' solution for restless hands2023-08-06T14:00:00Z
14,500+ people attend this year's Bankstown Bites food festivalhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/14-500-plus-people-attend-this-years-bankstown-bites-food-festival14,500+ people attend this year's Bankstown Bites food festival2023-07-31T14:00:00Z
Masterchef and MKR celebrity chefs to inspire foodies at biteshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/masterchef-and-mkr-celebrity-chefs-to-inspire-foodies-at-bitesMasterchef and MKR celebrity chefs to inspire foodies at bites2023-07-23T14:00:00Z
Plate art exhibition to be launched at Bankstown Biteshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/plate-art-exhibition-to-be-launched-at-bankstown-bitesPlate art exhibition to be launched at Bankstown Bites2023-07-18T14:00:00Z
Tackling illegal dumping Bulldogs team up with Councilhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/tackling-illegal-dumping-bulldogs-team-up-with-councilTackling illegal dumping Bulldogs team up with Council2023-07-17T14:00:00Z
Swimmers welcome new era for beloved Canterbury poolhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/swimmers-welcome-new-era-for-beloved-canterbury-poolSwimmers welcome new era for beloved Canterbury pool2023-07-13T14:00:00Z
Mayor's plea to help end homelessnesshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/mayors-plea-to-help-end-homelessnessMayor's plea to help end homelessness2023-07-12T14:00:00Z
Get ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodgehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/get-ready-to-dodge-duck-dip-dive-and-dodgeGet ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge2023-07-09T14:00:00Z
Magic table brings smiles to young, old and all abilities alikehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/magic-table-brings-smiles-to-young-old-and-all-abilities-alikeMagic table brings smiles to young, old and all abilities alike2023-07-09T14:00:00Z
Spice up your life with a Bankstown Bites food tourhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/spice-up-your-life-with-a-bankstown-bites-food-tourSpice up your life with a Bankstown Bites food tour2023-07-05T14:00:00Z
Bankstown Arts Centre announces new Arts Directorhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/bankstown-arts-centre-announces-new-arts-directorBankstown Arts Centre announces new Arts Director2023-06-25T14:00:00Z
Bankstown Bites boasts smorgasbord of cuisineshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/bankstown-bites-boasts-smorgasbord-of-cuisinesBankstown Bites boasts smorgasbord of cuisines2023-06-25T14:00:00Z
Headline acts announced for NAIDOC Week celebrationshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/headline-acts-announced-for-naidoc-week-celebrationsHeadline acts announced for NAIDOC Week celebrations2023-06-25T14:00:00Z

Meals on Wheels needs more volunteers to meet demand

Meals on Wheels needs more volunteers to meet demand ​Being a Meals on Wheels volunteer means making a big difference to someone else’s life. Delivering nutritious meals to those in need, and providing much-needed social contact is crucial work, that’s rewarding for both the volunteer and the recipient. Yes Meals on Wheels needs more volunteers to meet demand  

 24/06/2022

24/06/2022

​Being a Meals on Wheels volunteer means making a big difference to someone else’s life. Delivering nutritious meals to those in need, and providing much-needed social contact is crucial work, that’s rewarding for both the volunteer and the recipient.

But, due to the pandemic, numbers of volunteers have drastically fallen. Where Canterbury Bankstown Meals on Wheels once had 150 volunteers, they now have half that number – and they are calling out for more helpers.
Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour has met many local volunteers who’ve shared stories about how satisfying it is to help others. He says volunteering is not only about being able to help others; there are also great benefits for the volunteers themselves.
“Social isolation and loneliness can be a problem for anyone, particularly those in the early stages of retirement. Volunteering is one way of getting involved, supporting the community and making social connections,” Mayor Asfour said.
“I’d like to encourage those in our community who might be looking for ways to give back, but might also be looking for volunteer work that is incredibly uplifting – as well as being a great way to make new friends.”
Meals on Wheels volunteer Graeme Ayling says the work is incredibly rewarding. He says he’d feel a little lost without his volunteering work.
“Many of my mates are fearful of retiring because they don’t know what they’re going to do, but I’m quite the opposite,” he said.
“I get into Meals on Wheels about 40 minutes before we go out with the meals and have a coffee with the other volunteers, and have a bit of a chat. So, it’s not just coming in and doing the job, there’s a social aspect to it too. It’s great!”
Meals on Wheels is only one of a wide range of local volunteering opportunities. Current opportunities on the Canterbury Bankstown Volunteer Cloud include visiting isolated aged care residents through Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre, supporting people with a disability take part in activities at Recreation Sport and Aquatics Club in Bankstown and helping with garden care and social support through the Canterbury City Community Centre in Lakemba.
You can find out more about these and other opportunities here. There are opportunities for people of all ages and volunteers who speak languages other than English. Many of these programs offer the chance for volunteers to gain new skills and training.
Find out more about volunteering with Meals on Wheels at here or call 9707 9646.

 29/06/2022 3:35 PM

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