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Community connections

Fostering healthy communities

Meals on Wheels SA offers more than just meal delivery, focusing on enhancing wellbeing, independence, and social engagement with older individuals in South Australia. Through the Commonwealth Home Support Program, activities 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.

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

Meal Preparation

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

 

Volunteers host social opportunities across Adelaide Metropolitan areas and some regional sites.

 

These Meal Preparation initiatives aim to improve the overall quality of life. We offer new ideas, fun with peers and skill building. This can be in home or in community spaces. Learn more about our cooking classes, demonstrations and workshops.

 

Find a session near you by downloading our program guide.

Group support

Group - Social Support and Community Engagement

Enhance your wellbeing, establish new social connections with volunteers and explore your interests through community engagement. Research identifies the overall benefits of social interactions, even in small ways can improve health and wellbeing.

 

Volunteers host 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. 

Individual support

Individual - Social Support and Community Engagement

Get to know a like-minded person who can assist you to explore community-based resources and activities based on your interests. If you are experiencing feelings of isolation or loneliness you can develop a trusting connection with a kind volunteer at your home.

 

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 Individual-Social Support code from My Aged Care.

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.

Friendly Connection at Home

Enjoy a visit to your home by a friendly volunteer. The volunteer is matched to your 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

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

Lunch Connections

Attend a local restaurant or Meals on Wheels Branch 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

Meal Preparation

In home, or In Community educative sessions, providing support and connection in the form of demonstrations, classes and one-on-one plans. Build your confidence in your own kitchen, grow new ideas for taste sensations, turning boring meals into interesting foods that delight, while making new friends.

 

For pricing see below

For all pricing including private customers please see our schedule of fees

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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.

Locations

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 Meal Preparation 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 1800 854 453 if you are unsure of service delivery in your area.

Eligibility

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.

Costs

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).

Feedback

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.