Queensland Meals on Wheels Ltd

Meals on Wheels has had a place in the hearts and homes of Australians for more than 60 years. We deliver healthy meals to clients homes to not only ensure their nutritional requirements are being met, but to provide regular social contact plus friendly check to see all is well. Every day a friendly smile, a chat about the weather, a nutritious meal and knowing someone will drop by to say hello, changes the lives of many Australians and its not just the clients who value this contact, ask any of the 15,000 volunteers and they will tell you reaching out and making a difference in somebodys day, makes their day. Independence is something we all value and to have that taken away through not being able to go to the shops for groceries or to cook regular meals, should not be an obstacle to autonomy. The community spirit that defines Meals on Wheels encompassing respect, care and teamwork is shared between clients, volunteers and staff who keep the service running from cooks to drivers,...