Group based social support
Cafe and Lunch Connections
Small groups get together to enjoy a meal or a tea or coffee and a laugh. This is a great way to make new friends and our volunteers will be there to greet you, so that you feel included and supported.
Other Food Services
Cook and Connect
Join in one of our many group sessions. Our Chef will provide support and training for you to be able to make healthy snacks and drinks at home, learn quick & easy recipes and build your confidence in the kitchen.
Enjoy a cooking demonstration or get involved and help prepare a shared meal. It is also a time to eat with others and make new friends.
Allied health services
Allied Health Services at home
“My W.I.S.E. Choice” can help can arrange for Allied Health professionals to visit and treat people in their own home to help improve their functional performance, strength, and endurance, all of which can impact on a persons’ nutritional needs and overall health and wellbeing. Our services focus on issues related to kitchen based daily living tasks, food safety and staying well nourished.
We can help people to achieve their goals and enjoy ageing positively.
Goods, Equipment and Assistive Technology
Goods, equipment and assistive technology - Working for you
There is a world of simple, innovative gadgets, equipment and technologies that can provide short term assistance or ongoing solutions to help people stay independent and achieve their personal daily living goals.
A qualified MoW Allied Health Professional help people choose and access the best aids to meet their individual needs.
Individual social support
Social Connections @ Home
Developing positive relationships and engaging in regular activities can contribute to boosting mood, sense of purpose and overall wellbeing, in turn building motivation to eat regularly and improve nutritional outcomes.
One of our trained MoW volunteers can visit people regularly, in their own homes.
We do our best to match people with a volunteer who shares common interests and can arrange for visits of 30 mins or an hour, on a weekly or fortnightly basis – there are many options available.