Anybody who has difficulty with shopping or cooking for themselves with ease, is eligible. The service is provided to older people, people with a disability, people recovering from surgery and of course carers. The service is not means tested, is based on need and there are no waiting lists!
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Yes, we do provide texture modified meals and a referral from a speech pathologist or a doctor is necessary for these meal varieties.
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Gary is a retired electrician and has 30 Years volunteering experience in various organisations, including schools, social clubs, sports, Lions, Rotary and recently Meals on Wheels. Currently a Volunteer Coordinator at the Enfield branch. He ran his own business for 25 years while holding various position in many community organisations including President, Secretary, Treasurer, committee
A simple call can be made to our Central Office on Free call 1800 854 453 where one of our staff can assist you over the phone. Referrals can come from anywhere, including; family members, friends and even by referring yourself! Formal referrals are also happily accepted from general practitioners, heath care professionals, community care
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Meals on Wheels preferred method of payment is usually by direct debit. This helps keep costs down and saves our volunteers from having to handle cash on their deliverers. When we come to arrange meals, we will provide all the necessary information to enable this to take place. Bank details are kept strictly confidential.
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Our dedicated volunteers! Those who give freely of their time, skills and resources enables Meals on Wheels to offer such a value packed service.
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For the safety of our volunteers, convenience for clients and security of transaction; direct debit is the preferred method of payment. Most of our clients pay for their meals in this way. If you have any specific need or financial questions, our Finance Department will be happy to discuss them with you.
I don’t like the idea of direct debit. Is there another way to pay for my meals? Read More »
Sure! We have no minimum time period, as we understand our service might only be needed for a few weeks to give people a chance to recover and get back on their feet. We will review your service needs with you regularly.
I only want meals for a few weeks. Is that OK? Read More »
No, Meals on Wheels is an independent community-based volunteer organisation, incorporated in SA with oversight by a volunteer Board. The cost of meals is primarily covered by our modest charges, the balance comes from Government grants, public donations and legacies.
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Kevin is an experienced Chartered Accountant and recently retired as a partner of PwC. He occupied many leadership positions in both Sydney and Adelaide. He served clients across a wide variety of industry sectors and has experience in audit, financial reporting, acquisitions and sales of businesses, capital raising and risk management. He has a passion
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