MEALS ON WHEELS

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The City of Ballarat provides services to help and support frail older people, individuals with moderate to severe disabilities and their carers.

The delivered meal service or 'Meals On Wheels' provides meals for people who are frail, aged or have a disability and are nutritionally at risk. This may include people who are no longer able to cook meals for themselves or require assistance with nutrition.

Our aim is to improve quality of life by helping people maintain their safety and independence at home and in the community.

We actively promote capacity building and a restorative approach to care provided in the community.  

We embrace the philosophies of the Active Service Model which is based on the premise that all clients have the potential to make gains in their wellbeing and that Home and Community Care services can improve their capacity to make these gains.

Offering a variety of options to clients with meals delivered Monday to Friday, menus are created in consultation with a dietician and are aimed at providing between one third and one half of the daily nutrition requirements.

A wide range of food is offered. Each day clients are able to select any of the following:

• A soup,
• A choice from 5-6 main courses,
• a dessert or fresh fruit
• sandwiches

Main courses usually include a roast, a casserole, a vegetarian dish and a salad. All hot meals are accompanied with vegetables. All desserts are suitable for diabetics unless stated.

How much can you have?

Meals on Wheels are available five days per week from Monday to Friday. Dedicated Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver the meals to clients in their homes between 9am and 1.00pm each weekday.

How to apply?

To apply for Meals on Wheels contact the Intake Worker at Community Care & Access on 5320 5629.

What will it cost?

Meals on Wheels Services are Government funded through the Home & Community Care (HACC) Program and are available to eligible clients. Fees are determined by a means test. This will be discussed with you by the Intake Worker.