The over 592 Meals on Wheels services across the country do incredible things to support vulnerable members of the Australian community. From introducing a food voucher initiative during COVID-19 to support the sustainability of local eateries in a small NSW town to donating meals to feed exhausted firefighters battling ravaging bushfires, Meals on Wheels services often go above and beyond to make a difference.
We believe these heartwarming stories are worth sharing and we hope you enjoy reading them!

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

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

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.

National Meals on Wheels Day 2021
Meals on Wheels needs more wheels this National Meals on Wheels Day!

National Conference 2022
Everything you need to know about the 2022 National Conference being held in Brisbane, Queensland.

Meals on Wheels Australia acknowledges volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Today signals the beginning of Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers, National Volunteer Week.

Partnership sees 50,000 Hygiene Packs for Meals on Wheels customers nationally
Meals on Wheels has partnered with RB and Woolworths to provide up to 50,000 Hygiene

National Meals on Wheels Day recognises resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic
This year National Meals on Wheels Day, on Wednesday 26th of August will recognise our

Donation of $1 million in disinfectant products from Reckitt Benckiser
Meals on Wheels Australia welcomes donation of $1 million in disinfectant products from Reckitt Benckiser (RB)