Blue Mountains Food Services in Lawson, New South Wales | Community organisation

Blue Mountains Food Services

Locality: Lawson, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4759 2811

Address: 25 Livingstone Street 2783 Lawson, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.bmfs.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Recently the Blue Mountains Gazette ran their Design an Advert for local Schools competition. Here is another wonderful entry from Hazelbrook Public School promoting Blue Mountains Food Services.

24.01.2022 Today is NATIONAL MEALS ON WHEELS DAY This year National Meals on Wheels Day will recognise our dedicated volunteer workforce who have stepped up to help protect the health and wellbeing of vulnerable Australians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meals on Wheels Australia President, Sharyn Broer says the iconic organisation is incredibly grateful for the unwavering commitment and generosity of the 76,000 people who volunteer for Meals on Wheels, ensuring older Australians remain ...nourished and safe at home, not only during a pandemic, but every day. Meals on Wheels Australia has also been calling for an urgent increase in Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) funding, to ensure the ongoing viability of services. At Blue Mountains Food Services, we are celebrating National Meals on Wheels Day by providing all our Meals on Wheels clients this week, a free chocolate brownie, ably prepared by our NDIS participants and chef at Ben Roberts Cafe Lawson. Our volunteers dont miss out either with a special treat from Ben Roberts Cafe as well. https://mealsonwheels.org.au/national-meals-on-wheels-day/ https://youtu.be/Ypt1fInuTow

24.01.2022 Looking for dessert inspiration? This Summer Berry Tart is guaranteed to be a hit. http://ow.ly/H4kc50xthaW #mownsw #mealsonwheelsnsw #morethanjustameal #wellness #decembercalendar #community

24.01.2022 Blue Mountains Food Services is your local Meals on Wheels provider delivering nutritious meals across the Blue Mountains. We provide meals to eligible My Aged Care clients, Home Care Package clients and NDIS Participants. If you know anyone in need please get them to call us on 4759 2811 for more information.

23.01.2022 Do you love supporting older people? Then we may have a job for you. We provide low level Personal Care to My Aged Care clients residing in the Blue Mountains and due to increased demand we have a need for an additional casual Personal Care worker. Ideally the person we are seeking has appropriate qualifications, has some time flexibility and has previous experience in providing personal care to an older person.... If this is of interest to you or you know someone who may be interested then please call Martin on (02) 4759 2811 or email your resume to [email protected].

23.01.2022 The fellas at the Mens Group made choc chip muffins and beef burgers today

20.01.2022 If you need help with getting meals give Blue Mountains Food Services a call on 4759 2811.

19.01.2022 Blue Mountains Food Services has been providing meals to eligible older people for over 20 years. We are the Blue Mountains local Meals on Wheels delivery service and are pleased to announce our special Christmas meal package in addition to our regular frozen meal offerings. We also provide freshly cooked meals to eligible older people at our Community Restaurants located from Blaxland in the east to Blackheath in the west.... Do you or your parents need help will meals? Call us now for more information on (02) 4759 2811. #mealsonwheels #frozenfood #mealdelivery #food #socialsupport

19.01.2022 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards Nominations have opened for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. This is the perfect opportunity to recognise the work of our valuable volunteers and say thank you for their selfless commitment to helping others in our community. ... The awards, run by The Centre for Volunteering, are in their fourteenth year and have grown to become one of the largest celebrations of volunteering across Australia. You can go online now and nominate a friend, neighbour, family member or colleague for one of seven categories: Adult Volunteer of the Year Young Volunteer of the Year Senior Volunteer of the Year Volunteer Team of the Year Corporate Volunteer of the Year (Individual) Corporate Volunteer of the Year (Team) Excellence in Volunteer Management Regional finalists are invited to the State Ceremony at the end of the year, where winners are selected across each category and the NSW Volunteer of Year is announced. Lets make this year the biggest yet by nominating all the hard-working community heroes who are doing great things in our region. Nominations close on Friday 3 July. For more information or to nominate a volunteer, visit www.volunteering.com.au/awards.

18.01.2022 Carers Week 2021 This year Carers Week is on from 10-16 October, and we're celebrating Carers Week with a wonderful program of online events. This year's theme is 'Millions of reasons to care'.... All the events are designed to give carers some much needed respite and a little entertainment. https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/carersweek For more information on the activities available contact Council's Aged and Disability Services Development Officer on 4780 5000. Our very own Nicole is featured in the program on Friday afternoon doing a cooking demonstration.

18.01.2022 Recently the Blue Mountains Gazette ran their Design an Advert for local Schools competition. We had the pleasure of receiving several wonderful entries from Hazelbrook Public School as advertisements for Blue Mountains Food Services. Congratulations to all who entered as they were all winners to us. For everyone's pleasure we will share the entries over the next few weeks.

18.01.2022 Today is the United Nation’s International Day of Older Persons. The day aims to celebrate the older people in our lives and recognise the significant contribution they make to our communities. This year’s theme, Digital Equity for All Ages, highlights the need for access and meaningful participation in the digital world by older persons. For advice and learning resources, including e-safety training, visit the Be Connected website, an Australian Government initiative design...ed to empower all Australians to develop digital skills and confidence. https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/ https://www.un.org//international-day-of-older-persons-hom https://opan.org.au/ Blue Mountains Food Services has been supporting the local community for over 30 years by providing delicious home delivered meals, personal care, social support and food education to older people in the blue mountains. We also provide disability services focussed on food and social connection. www.bmfs.org.au

15.01.2022 We are proud to launch our "Secret to a Happy Life" campaign. Help us capture important pieces of life advice to share with the younger generation of today. We will share responses in the near future. To share your words of wisdom, go to nswmealsonwheels.org.au/life-advice

15.01.2022 All of us at Blue Mountains Food Services are pleased to announce that we have launched our new expanded frozen food menu as well as adding more fresh food offerings from the Ben Roberts Cafe Lawson. We are the local Meals on Wheels provider delivering delicious frozen meals each week to our clients from across the Blue Mountains. We offer over 80 different main/mini meal choices, plus drinks, desserts, snacks and fresh food from the cafe.... Call us for more information on 4759 2811.

15.01.2022 National Meals on Wheels Day is celebrated every year on the last Wednesday in August. The day provides an opportunity to recognise the dedication, commitment and resilience of the 45,000 Meals on Wheels volunteers, who tirelessly support vulnerable members of the Australian community, across over 590 service locations. For us at Blue Mountains Food Services we are forever grateful for the support our volunteers provide us and most importantly the support they provide to our ...clients. The Meals on Wheels service is much more than a delivery service of meals. It is about entering a friendly and caring community filled with dedicated staff and volunteers who have a genuine care for our clients and their wellbeing. If you are struggling to get food during the lockdown please give us a call on 4759 2811 for more information. www.bmfs.org.au

14.01.2022 Our Cook+Connect Participants have been working hard today learning how to prepare a delicious cheese platter. They look like they have done a great job. Well done to all of them.

12.01.2022 All of us at Blue Mountains Food Services want to thank our team of volunteers for the support they provide to us and our clients. We look forward to resuming normal operations and all of you back supporting our clients. Have a great week.

12.01.2022 Suspension of Community Restaurants effective 21/7/20 We would like to advise all our clients that based on the latest recommendations issued by NSW Health on 19/7/20 to avoid non essential travel and gatherings that Blue Mountains Food Services is postponing the reopening of our community restaurants until further notice. We are disappointed to have to make this decision as we know our clients are keen to come back to the restaurants, but in the interests of the health... and safety of our clients, volunteers, staff and the wider community this is the decision we need to make at this time. We apologise for any inconvenience.

12.01.2022 There are a few things to remember before, during and after and emergency to keep your food safe. Visit the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) for more details: www.foodstandards.gov.au/consu/safety/safetyduringemergency

11.01.2022 Are you a man over the age of 65 wanting to learn how to cook? Do you know someone else who may be looking to learn? Then this 11 week course may just be the activity for you or your friend. Our Mens Cooking Group is a fun and safe environment where older men can develop their cooking and food preparation skills. ... Each week the men will prepare a morning tea snack and eat that together over a cup of barista made coffee. They then prepare a delicious lunch for two, eat one of their meals with the group and then take the other meal home. If this sparks your interest please call us on 47592811 for more information. #cooking #coffee #benrobertscafe #mensactivity

11.01.2022 Stuck for ideas on what to bake this Christmas? These Honey and Cinnamon Cookies from our friend at Love the Taste are guaranteed to be a hit. http://ow.ly/wMnt50xth2A #mownsw #mealsonwheelsnsw #morethanjustameal #wellness #decembercalendar #community

11.01.2022 What is National Reconciliation Week? National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.... Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. There are two local events on that you might like to engage with.

10.01.2022 Freshly baked scones from our Ben Roberts Cafe delivered to all our meals clients this week

09.01.2022 Make a donation to Meals on Wheels NSW from 6am today, for the next 24hours, and your donation will be matched dollar for dollar, thanks to our community bankin...g partner, Beyond Bank! Thanks to Beyond Bank, any donations made to us today from 6am for the next 24hours will be matched dollar for dollar, up to the value of $5000! Funds raised on the day will go towards our Financially Disadvantaged Fund, which supports vulnerable members of the community who are unable to afford the costs associated with their meals due to financial hardship. Help us double our donations today, by visiting our website at nswmealsonwheels.org.au/donate to be redirected to the Beyond Bank Australia donation page. Donations are tax deductible. Thank you for supporting our Financially Disadvantaged Fund! #mownsw #beyondbank #mealsonwheelsnsw #doubledonationday

09.01.2022 Always wanted to know how to make the perfect bow? Download our step by step instructions by clicking on the link. https://nswmealsonwheels.org.au//Cont/bow-instructions.pdf #mownsw #mealsonwheelsnsw #morethanjustameal #wellness #decembercalendar #community

07.01.2022 Last day for the Tuesday Cook + Connect group. Its the Season for giving.....we made white chocolate rocky road and gingerbread to gift to our family and friends

05.01.2022 Last Friday we held our annual Big Bash thank you lunch for our wonderful volunteers. It was a beautiful afternoon with great food and conversation. Many Thanks to all our volunteers.

04.01.2022 Today is R U OK? day. A conversation could change a life. https://www.ruok.org.au/

03.01.2022 WYCLIFFE HOPE SCHOOL - OPENING 2021! We are excited to announce that Wycliffe Hope School will be opening in 2021. Wycliffe Hope School will be a Kindergarten t...o Year 12 Christian learning community with the specific focus of catering for students with mild to moderate ASD or moderate intellectual learning needs. God tells us that every child is formed in His image and is fearfully and wonderfully made. Wycliffe Hope School will provide an inclusive learning experience for students with diagnosed additional needs which celebrates the truth that they are treasured and essential members of our school community. For more information or to register for our upcoming Zoom Information Evening for families new to the Wycliffe Community, please click on the link below. http://www.wycliffe.nsw.edu.au/wycliffe-hope-school

03.01.2022 Draw a picture of a friend or someone you love to show them you are thinking them during this time of self-isolation. This could be a drawing, painting or chalk... art, using any materials you have at home. Take a photo of your artwork and upload this to Meals on Wheels NSW Facebook page using the #MOWArtist, (make sure you set your post to public, in the privacy settings). Our friends at Beyond Bank will give us $10 for every entry, to the value of $5000. Get creative and start posting your artworks! Share with all of your family and friends (open to all ages) and help us reach our fundraising target! #mownsw #mealsonwheelsnsw #morethanjustameal #beyondbank #stayconnected #mowartist #getcreative #selfisolation

03.01.2022 Want to add a special touch to your Christmas table setting this year? Download our step by step instructions on how to make napkin trees by clicking on the link: http://ow.ly/iF3U50xvQXl #mownsw #mealsonwheelsnsw #morethanjustameal #wellness #decembercalendar #community

02.01.2022 Are you a man over the age of 65 and interesting in learning how to cook, then this program may be for you. Call the office for more information 4759 2811.

02.01.2022 Happy International Day of people with Disability! NDS is proud to support people with disability across Australia. Today we celebrate their participation and l...eadership in empowering communities to be more #inclusive, #accessible and equitable. To celebrate the day, NDS spoke to some of our brilliant staff with disability to get their thoughts on what having disability means to them. Members, read more on our website at: https://www.nds.org.au//celebrating-international-day-of-p #IDPWD See more

01.01.2022 Looking to create your own Christmas Cards with a personal touch this year? Why not download our instructions here: http://ow.ly/CZTK50xtgJ9 #mownsw #mealsonwheelsnsw #morethanjustameal #wellness #decembercalendar #community

01.01.2022 Did you know that Blue Mountains Food Services is the local Meals on Wheels provider? Are you My Aged Care registered or an NDIS Participant struggling with meals? Then we might be able to help you. The Meals on Wheels service is much more than just a meal. It is about entering a friendly and caring community filled with dedicated staff and volunteers, and clients who share a like-minded interest in maintaining an independent and healthy lifestyle.... Nutritious frozen meals are delivered weekly to your door by one of our friendly volunteers. We have a wide range of meals from various suppliers to choose from, so were positive youll find something to your taste. We also delivery salads, sandwiches and fresh scones with jam and cream from our Cafe (Ben Roberts Cafe Lawson) Delivery days are from Tuesday to Friday, depending on your area. Call us on 4759 2811. www.bmfs.org.au

01.01.2022 Blue Mountains Food Services is pleased to announce that we are running six Cook + Connect Group classes during the January 2021 school holidays for NDIS Participants. The Participant can enrol in all six or just one or two. The choice is yours. Call us on 4759 2811 for more information and to register your interest.