Meals on Wheels™ delivers on the nutritional needs of older Australians
Eating well is an important factor in maintaining good health, wellbeing and independence as we age, particularly when you’re over 65. But currently, many older Australians are struggling to meet their changing nutritional needs and it’s putting them at risk. Around 1.2 million older Australians in communities right across the country are malnourished or at […]
Aged care industry expert, Paul Sadler, announced as new Meals on Wheels Chair.
After more than three decades working as a leader and influencer in the aged care sector, Paul Sadler is stepping into an exciting new role: Chair of the Meals on Wheels Australia Board.
Meals on Wheels’ customer-volunteer connection is critical.
A new report has highlighted how Australia’s iconic Meals on Wheels services are delivering more than just a meal to their combined 200,000 customers. They’re combating social isolation among Australia’s growing ageing population – one meal at a time.
Meals on Wheels Volunteers Acknowledged in Australia Day Awards
Each year, outstanding Australians across the country are acknowledged as part of a wide range of Australia Day Awards events – and this year many of them were past or present Meals on Wheels volunteers!
South Australian volunteer and West Australian regional service acknowledged in organisation’s first national awards program
Meals on Wheels Australia is supported by over 590 services and 45,000 volunteers across the country – and today, one regional service and one hardworking volunteer are being acknowledged as the winners of the organisation’s inaugural Alison Meighan Awards Program.
Report finds Meals on Wheels volunteers hold key to highest wellbeing in the country
A newly released report has enabled a greater understanding of the impact volunteering has on wellbeing, ahead of National Meals on Wheels Day.
Inaugural community award honours one of Meals on Wheels’ most passionate advocates
Meals on Wheels Australia’s inaugural Alison Meighan Award will acknowledge the unwavering commitment, dedication and hard work of the people, volunteers and services who make the valuable work of Meals on Wheels possible. The Alison Meighan Awards are the first of their kind for Meals on Wheels Australia, the peak body for community meals providers […]
Volunteers in the spotlight ahead of election and beyond
Volunteers across Australia will be in the spotlight right up until Election Day, serving as a timely reminder to the new Government of the need for ongoing support of community organisations.
Queensland and New South Wales Flood Disaster: Feb/March 2022
Meals on Wheels Australia sends its thoughts and prayers to those impacted by the devastating floods in Queensland and New South Wales. We’re hearing incredible stories of Meals on Wheels volunteers and services going above and beyond to continue to support customers and affected members of the community, from continued meal delivery to food and […]
How do we improve the nutrition of older Australians
Meals on Wheels Australia (MoWA) has partnered with four peak nutrition organisations to highlight key funding priorities to the Federal Government, in an effort to prevent malnutrition in older Australians.
