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For many people, visiting the doctor is often met with feelings of anxiety or nervousness, long waiting periods and a collection of outdated magazines to help pass the time. Since partnering with SHINE SA in April we’ve been providing nutritious meals to the Hyde Street clinic for them to distribute to their vulnerable clients awaiting […]

The first nutritious meals have been prepared out of the new Meals on Wheels SA commercial kitchen at Hilton. Located on Sir Donald Bradman Drive, the $22 million purpose built Cook Chill facility and corporate headquarters is the biggest investment in organisation history. Meals on Wheels SA CEO, Sharyn Broer says the new kitchen provides

On the 2nd of July, Meals on Wheels SA CEO, Sharyn Broer joined a panel of food insecurity experts for a webinar, hosted by the Don Dunstan Foundation. The webinar, How to Foster Food Security in Uncertain Times addressed the issue of food insecurity in South Australia (and indeed more broadly) and how the COVID-19

When we first heard about emerging cases of Coronavirus earlier this year, none of us could have imagined the impact it would have on our lives and communities. Some three months later and a sense of normality has begun to return with the easing of restrictions. Now, we can take a moment to reflect on

We had a very special guest become our Social Media Manager for a morning. Daphne, a 94-year-old volunteer, swapped the spatula for a keyboard on International Day of the Older Person. She had a quick crash course in how to use Facebook, and then jumped right into it, making posts and answering questions. She answered

A shocking 40% of elderly Australians are malnourished or at risk of being so. Meals on Wheels Australia has made a plea to the government for funding, which will allow older Australians to only pay for the cost of ingredients. This would make payments fairer and more affordable, ultimately allowing for customers to remain in

We recently held a ‘groundbreaking’ ceremony! The ceremony marks the first day of construction for our new development in Hilton. The state-of-the-art meal production and administration facility will be located at 80-84 Sir Donald Bradman Drive in Hilton. This will replace the existing central office in Wayville and production kitchen in Kent Town. Comprising a

Be Connected is a free Australian Government initiative aimed at increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians when they use the internet and everyday technology. Courses range from the basics including: • being safe while online • talking to or seeing family and friends who live far away, more often • keeping