FAQs

The Meals on Wheels three-course meal accounts for a little over a third of an older person’s nutritional and energy requirements. We do recommend that clients try eating the full meal when it is delivered hot. However, we also understand that some days you may not feel like this all at once, so perhaps the […]

The local Branch needs 24 hours’ notice to cancel your meal if you are not going to be home to receive it. If your local Branch is not attended at the time you need to call and advise us of a change, you can make a Free call to 1800 854 453. We will not

Meals on Wheels must ensure that the meal is delivered safely and within health regulation time frames set by Health SA. Our “More than just a meal” motto also has our deliverers ensuring that you are alright through a personal contact. If you know in advance that you will not be home at the time

Meals on Wheels can provide a selection of special diets for those with an identified medical need and have a referral from a doctor, speech pathologist or appropriate healthcare professional. Depending on availability, special diets may take a few days to arrange with the local Branch.

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David is our Executive Manager – Corporate Services.

Yes, we do provide texture modified meals and a referral from a speech pathologist or a doctor is necessary for these meal varieties.

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

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.