Meals on Wheels service

The Shire’s Meals on Wheels program delivers nutritious, well-balanced meals to clients in their own home.

The service is for clients referred through the My Aged Care portal. Clients can have a Commonwealth Home Support Program referral, and some Home Care Packages are eligible.

The program recognises that remaining socially connected and physically active is important for maintaining quality of life.

Meals on Wheels update

We are pleased to announce that we have appointed Ranahans Fine Foods to provide nutritious and delicious meals for our Meals on Wheels clients from next month. Following a competitive tender process, Ranahans Fine Foods was selected based on their experience delivering Meals on Wheels to two other councils and their thorough understanding of the service model.

Ranahans Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated business with 35 years experience in the field. They take great pride in cooking beautiful meals, and Mornington Peninsula clients will have a wide variety to choose from with an eight-week rotating menu.

Meals on Wheels benefits

Good nutrition plays a key part in overall health and wellbeing. Our meals are:

Prepared in accordance with the Meals on Wheels National Meal Guidelines.
Made fresh by Ranahans Fine Foods.
Specifically designed to meet the daily nutritional needs of older Australians.
Delivered by team of dedicated volunteers and include a friendly wellbeing check.
Providing an option for meaningful connection and ongoing social engagement.

Interested in becoming a volunteer? Learn more about our Meals on Wheels volunteers' program.

About our Meals on Wheels service

Our menu allows you to choose from several nutritious options each day to select the food that best suits you.

Meals are delivered Monday through Friday.
A four-course meal pack that contains a soup, main meal, dessert and fruit juice or a piece of fruit.
A range of special dietary requirements, including texture modified options.
Eligible clients can have up to seven meals a week.
Provides choice and flexibility with our seasonal menu items.
Meals can be delivered either fresh or frozen.

The Shire aims to reduce saturated fats, sugar and salt and to restrict the carbohydrate portion size in all meals, making each meal suitable for people with diabetes. However, please consult a dietitian or doctor if you are concerned.

Download:

Menu Ordering Form(PDF, 309KB)