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23.01.2022 Thank you to Riverina Fresh for their donation of milk. Our clients were very grateful

22.01.2022 Welcoming back volunteers at Wagga Wagga Meals on Wheels Wagga Wagga Meals on Wheels is very happy to welcome volunteers back on duty after many months of disruption. They are not only delivering delicious and nutritious meals, but also visiting clients with a happy smile and a quick chat. "We were very fortunate in Wagga that there were less health impacts of COVID-91 than in the major cities," Wagga Wagga Meals on Wheels manager Julie Logan said. "This was helped by people ...being very conscious of safe distance and the cough protocol. Remember we are not out of the woods yet. It is still very important that everyone continues to wash or sanitise hands for 20 seconds and cough and sneeze into their elbow. This will not only help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but other viruses as well. Flu season is coming, and these simple steps will prevent many people falling ill." Meals on Wheels provides a vital service by delivering to about 300 people in the region, ensuring they have healthy meals as often as needed. On Tuesday Wagga Wagga Meals on Wheels management is holding a Volunteer Appreciation Lunch to celebrate the contribution of volunteers to the community. "This is our opportunity to thank returning volunteers for their continuing contribution, to welcome new volunteers and to acknowledge the work of volunteers who are leaving the service," Julie said. "We would like to thank them for all the great work they have done over many years and recognise that the long-term viability of our organisation is reliant on the goodwill and work of our volunteers." Each year Wagga Wagga Meals on Wheels volunteers contribute the equivalent of approximately $50,000 in time and expertise to ensure the community receives a high-quality, relevant service. Not only do they physically deliver the meals, but they also check in with the client. "They are another person for the client to interact with," Julie said. "Volunteers keep an eye on whether the person is eating their meals, if the client has had a fall or not feeling well. There may be a need for further assistance such as more frequent deliveries or heating the meals for them. We can also request a review by the Aged Care Assessment Team for further services. When necessary, we contact the family to advise them of our concerns." See more

22.01.2022 Wishing you a Happy Meals on Wheels day. Thank you for your support!! From Julie and the team at Wagga Wagga Meals on Wheels

21.01.2022 Help Meals on Wheels capture important pieces of life advice to share with the younger generation. With this newsletter is an entry form to Secret to a Happy Life campaign. Meals on Wheels NSW is requesting responses from a broad range of people to share on social media and possibly a book. I am sure nearly everyone has thought about how to have a happy life. Please write your view on the entry form and return it to Wagga Wagga Meals on Wheels ASAP and we will send them all to Sydney together. I am sure we will receive some interesting responses!

21.01.2022 REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD This program provides eligible seniors in regional areas with a $250 prepaid card to help ease the cost of travel. You can use the travel card to pay for fuel, taxis and pre-booked NSW Trainlink regional trains and coaches. To be eligible you must have reached the Age Pension age of 66 years, live in a regional area like Wagga Wagga, and be receiving support from either Services Australia or the Department of Veterans Affairs. This Support include...s: -Receiving the Services Australia (Centrelink) Age Pension or being a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holder, - or receiving a Department of Veterans' Affairs Age Pension, Service Pension, Disability Pension or War Widow(er) Pension. Applicants must also have received their pension or have held their health care card for at least one month. Application for the card can be make online at https://www.service.nsw.gov.au//apply-regional-seniors-tra If you do not have the card and need help completing the application a Wagga Wagga Meals On Wheels Volunteer can help you complete the application form. If you would like assistance, please call the office on 0269 212205 See more

14.01.2022 3 out of 4 Australians above the age of 70 did not have daily contact with their family during the pandemic. Lockdown or not, thousands of older Australians are still experiencing loneliness and/or isolation. Meals on Wheels check in with thousands of people daily and we would love to deliver kind and thoughtful messages with our meals in the coming months. Our aim is to collect 20,000 messages, so please spread the word with your friends, family and colleagues.... Simply visit our website Stop the Spread of Loneliness and leave some kind words. We will ensure your message is delivered and share some stories along the way. Whether it's a nutritious meal delivery, a chat through the fly screen door or sharing a cuppa - Meals on Wheels have always been there, and will continue to be there to support those who may be experiencing isolation or loneliness.

14.01.2022 Services NSW offers a Regional Seniors Travel Card. It provides eligible seniors with a $250 prepaid card to help ease the cost of travel. You can use it to pay for fuel, taxis and pre-booked Trainlink regional trains and coaches. Apply by visiting a Service NSW centre, or by calling 13 77 88 or on line https://www.service.nsw.gov.au//apply-regional-seniors-tra

14.01.2022 Easy Life Style Food open to general public. Mini meals from $5.90. Large meals from $6.60. Desserts from $2.60. Call 69212205 for more information. Full menu on Wagga Wagga Meals on Wheels website look for Easylife Style menu. Open 8.30 am to 2.30 pm Monday to Friday. All enquiries welcome

13.01.2022 Wagga Wagga Meals On Wheels is still open to people over 65. Mini meals from $4.90. Large Meals from $5.50. Desserts from $1.90 All meals can be delivered or picked up. Call 69212205 for more information. See website for full menu. Open Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 2.30 pm. All enquiries welcome

13.01.2022 Hi there, Thank you to the 14,000 Volunteers supporting Meals on Wheels organisations around NSW It's National Volunteer Week, and we would like to thank our Volunteers in NSW who deliver so much more than just a meal. Our Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organisation, and without them, Meals on Wheels would cease to exist in the form it is today.... Started by the community, for the community, our Volunteers are at the heart of local communities on a daily basis. From delivering meals, to providing social contact, and reducing loneliness amongst some of the most Vulnerable members of the community, our Volunteers are invaluable and continue to step up and deliver connection, care and wholesome nourishment. So to all of our Volunteers, we'd like to say Thank you. Volunteer Thank You Video Kind regards, Les MacDonald CEO, Meals on Wheels NSW P.S. We would appreciate your support with leaving a kind message for a Meals on Wheels client as part of our Stop the Spread of Loneliness campaign - go to the link below to find out more. https://helpstopthespread.org.au/

10.01.2022 Thank you to the Staff and customers from Topsy Turvey Newsagency for your kind donation. It will help to provide nutritious meals for local people.

10.01.2022 Our Meals On Wheels clients have been very happy to receive gifts that have been donated from Woolworths and RB Hygiene. We all thank you for your support

10.01.2022 The Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line has been set up to provide information, support and connection for older Australians during the period of social distancing measures in response to the pandemic. COTA Australia, National Seniors, Dementia Australia and the Older Persons Advocacy Network have banded together to deliver this service, supported by funding form the Australian Government. Older Australians, their families, friends and carers can access this by calling the Freecall number on 1800 171 866

09.01.2022 Happy Mother's Day to all our clients, volunteers and staff.

07.01.2022 A little clip from staff from Meals on Wheels NSW

06.01.2022 Thank you to Meccanico Espresso + Wine and customers for their Pay it Forward initiative. Our staff and volunteers appreciate your generosityThank you to Meccanico Espresso + Wine and customers for their Pay it Forward initiative. Our staff and volunteers appreciate your generosity

05.01.2022 Build Your Online Skills The Government has set up an online information & learning site. This is a free and fantastic online resource for older Australians to stay safe and t build skill. You can start with the very basics like getting to know your device or tackle more advanced topics - online hobbies, shopping, video calls, banking, using apps, playing games. Check it out at hpps:/beconnected.esafety.gov.au Learn at your own pace with many free courses

03.01.2022 Wagga Wagga Meals On Wheels delivers food to members of the community who have difficulty preparing and cooking meals for themselves

01.01.2022 Thank you to the wonderful people who made and donated masks for our volunteers.