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Community connections

Fostering healthy communities

Meals on Wheels SA offers more than just meals, focusing on enhancing wellbeing, independence, and social connections for older individuals in South Australia. Through the Commonwealth Home Support Program, they provide support to reduce isolation and loneliness, helping those who have had a My Aged Care assessment.

Volunteers host social opportunities for individuals and groups in the Northern and Southern suburbs, while other services include cooking classes and wellbeing workshops in various regions. These initiatives aim to improve overall quality of life

Community Connections
Our services

Ways we create community connections

There are plenty of programs to get involved with, either at home or in groups of friendly locals.

Individual support

Individual Social Support

If you are experiencing feelings of isolation or loneliness you can enjoy a visit from a friendly volunteer to your home. Get to know a like-minded person who can assist you to explore community-based resources and activities based on your interests.

 

Volunteers can visit on a weekly or fortnightly basis. While volunteers are not able to provide transport, they can meet you in the community or attend activities with you.

 

If you would prefer, you can request a regular friendly phone call with one of our volunteers, at no cost to you.

 

It is a requirement that you live in the Northern or Southern Metropolitan suburbs of Adelaide, have registered with My Aged Care and then request a Social Support – Individual code from My Aged Care.

Group support

Group support in your community

Enhance your wellbeing, establish new friendships and explore various social opportunities in your community. Enjoy connecting with others at our Café Connections and Lunch Connections groups, located at various community venues.

 

If you are a CHSP eligible customer living in the north and south metropolitan regions, you may like to participate in a group-based activity. Find a session near you by downloading our program guide. 

Fresh meal delivery

Fresh meal delivery

Every fresh meal delivered is an opportunity for connection. In addition to having a friendly chat, our volunteer deliverers provide wellbeing checks free of charge.

Other food service

Other Food Services (OFS)

The Other Food Service (OFS) activities aim to educate, train and re-skill CHSP customers in preparing and cooking nutritious meals safely.

 

In a fun and safe environment, customers come together to “Cook and Connect”, enjoying learning simple ways to prepare light meals and healthy snacks while following quick and easy recipes. It is an opportunity to learn about and gather advice on topics such as nutrition for the older person, food safety and storage, making healthy food choices and cooking for one.

 

Customers are supported to prepare and cook a meal, which is then shared and enjoyed together.

How it works

Supporting you to live well your way

At Meals on Wheels SA, we recognise each person has individual goals and preferences, which is why our range of flexible services can be tailored to you. We are happy to have a chat about your questions and unique needs so we can recommend appropriate supports. Please be aware that our services are available from Monday to Friday, and are subject to availability across our various branches.

Feel free to contact our team for more information.

How it works

Social support pricing

Find out the cost of accessing social support and other services through Meals on Wheels SA.

  • CHSP recipients
  • Non-CHSP recipients
For Individual support
Friendly Connection at Home

Enjoy a visit to you home by a friendly volunteer. The volunteer is matched to you individual interests and location. Alternately, a regular telephone call can be arranged if you do not want someone in your home at no charge.

$5 /session
For group support
Cafe Connections

Attend a local coffee shop to connect with other people from your community. The gathering is hosted by a friendly volunteer, who will greet and introduce all who join.

$5 /session
For group support
Lunch Connections

Attend a local restaurant to connect with other people from your community. The gathering is hosted by a friendly volunteer, who will greet and introduce all who join.

$10 /session
For group support
Cook and Connect

A cooking class in your local community. Facilitated by a chef who encourages participants to make healthy meals and teaches food safety and cooking skills, while building confidence in the kitchen. Enjoy preparing a meal while making friends.

$10 /session
For Individual support
Friendly Connection at Home

Enjoy a visit to you home by a friendly volunteer. The volunteer is matched to you individual interests and location. Alternately, a regular telephone call can be arranged if you do not want someone in your home at no charge.

$15 /session
For Group support
Cafe Connections

Attend a local coffee shop to connect with other people from your community. The gathering is hosted by a friendly volunteer, who will greet and introduce all who join.

$15 /session
For Group support
Lunch Connections

Attend a local restaurant to connect with other people from your community. The gathering is hosted by a friendly volunteer, who will greet and introduce all who join.

$15 /session
For Group support
Cook and Connect

A cooking class in your local community. Facilitated by a chef who encourages participants to make healthy meals and teaches food safety and cooking skills, while building confidence in the kitchen. Enjoy preparing a meal while making friends.

$25 /session

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Living at home - making life interesting

Meals on Wheels SA provides more than just a meal. The WISE program offers opportunities for you to connect to your own wellbeing, meet new people and strengthen your independence.

Funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Program we aim to be approachable, friendly and informative. Our team can assist you to participate and connect with new people and discover interests that spark your delight. The CHSP provides entry-level support for older people to maintain your wellbeing, independence and social connections.

Your first step to access subsidised activities in your local community, is by registering with My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or at the website My Aged Care - CHSP

Feel free to contact us on 8444 0441 to let us know you have done so and are awaiting a Customer number, an assessment and or an activity code.

A WISE Coordinator will discuss with you what you are wanting to get out of the social connection program and establish supports to meet your goals.

We offer Individual Social Support and Group Social activities in the following areas:

  • Northern Metropolitan area – Council areas of Playford, Salisbury and Tea Tree Gully.
  • Southern Metropolitan area – Council areas including Aldinga, Happy Valley, Holdfast Bay, Marion, Mitcham, and Onkaparinga.

WISE offers Other Food Service activities which include cooking classes, community lunches and educative presentations in the following areas:

  • All Adelaide Metropolitan areas
  • Barossa, Light, Yorke and Mid North

Contact our Customer Service team on 8444 0441 if you are unsure of service delivery in your area.

You may be eligible for Australian Government funded aged care services if:

  • You are an older person, usually 65 years of age or above (or 50+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people).
  • You identify as isolated or experience loneliness
  • You are finding it harder to enjoy the things you used to or to connect with other people.

You will need to have a face-to-face assessment of your care needs arranged through My Aged Care to determine if you are eligible.

CHSP providers receive government funding through grant agreements. They then provide subsidised services to older people.

Customers pay a contribution or fee (which varies between providers) towards the cost of services. Customers are expected to contribute towards the cost of the services they receive, if they can afford to do so. 

Customers will not be asked to cover the full cost of services, and any fees must be agreed between the older person and Meals on Wheels SA before services start.

Meals on Wheels SA has a publicly available customer contribution policy that outlines how we determine the WISE participation fees. 

Customers will not be denied services if they are unable to contribute to the cost of the activities. We are happy to discuss your unique circumstances and make arrangements to protect those least able to contribute towards the cost of participation.

For customer contribution ranges for each service type, see the CHSP National Unit Price Ranges and client contributions (Appendix G).

We value your feedback. The information is used to help us continue to assist you to achieve your goals and live independently at home and in the community.

If you have any comments, suggestions or compliments please let us know by:

Phone: (08) 8444 0441
Email: wise@mealsonwheelssa.org.au
In writing: PO Box 406, Unley SA 5061

You have the right to make a complaint and offer feedback. The Charter of Aged Care Rights (the Charter) sets out the rights of all people receiving Government-subsidised aged care services. The Charter applies regardless of the type of care or service.

The Charter makes it easy to understand what quality care looks like. It also gives clear expectations about the services supplied by aged care providers. 

Contact us

Need help with our social programs?

If you would like further information on supports and their availability, please get in touch.