From Monday the 22nd of February, COVID-19 vaccinations began a staged-roll out in Australia. The vaccine will reduce our community’s risk of COVID-19 outbreaks and help reduce the symptoms and side-effects of the virus. Meals on Wheels volunteers will be advised of vaccination timing and procedures when we are notified by the health authorities. It …
For over 60 years, Meals on Wheels SA has been known for its nutritious meals, delivered to the door by friendly volunteers to help ensure vulnerable South Australians remain well-nourished and connected while living independently in their own homes. But its new campaign is set to shift perceptions about what the food is like by …
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2020 has been a turbulent year, fraught with many challenges and an overwhelming sense of resilience among Meals on Wheels services. In December, as we prepare to farewell another year, Meals on Wheels’ Modbury branch celebrates more than just the festive season. This year the Modbury branch reaches an incredible milestone of one million meals …
This year has been a challenging one, with extra precautions and procedures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, while maintaining a continual delivery of service. Meals on Wheels SA is committed to the health and safety of its customers and volunteers and understands the importance of a nourishing meal and wellbeing check, …
Meals on Wheels SA will continue delivering hot and frozen meals to those in need right across the community during the six-day lockdown in South Australia. The State’s largest community-based volunteer organisation will continue its weekday operations as usual in line with its strict food and safety guidelines. “We are well prepared for this situation …
It’s been almost six months since we moved into our new $22 million purpose-built cook chill facility and corporate headquarters on Sir Donald Bradman Drive at Hilton. Recognised as the biggest investment in organisation history, our office is now bustling with staff and our state-of-the-art production kitchen is producing more than 2,000 chilled and frozen …
Meals on Wheels SA (MoWSA) has joined forces with local charity, Catherine House to support the nourishment and wellbeing, and improve food security of South Australian women experiencing homelessness. Catherine House is a local organisation supporting women experiencing homelessness through accommodation and support services, education and employment pathways, mental health services and more. The fortnightly …
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On Monday the 31st of August, Hearing 4 of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety kicked off in Sydney, this time shining a spotlight on Home Care and what can be done to improve the in-home and community care provided to older Australians. Sharyn Broer, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Meals on …
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Meals on Wheels’ Happy Valley branch celebrated a special milestone this week, delivering their 500,000th meal. President of Meals on Wheels SA (MoWSA) and former Happy Valley volunteer, Bill Coomans delivered the meal on Friday the 4th of September, to customer Valerie in her home, south of Adelaide. He was joined on the delivery by …
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 …
