Excellent insights from @Mark_Butler_MP presenting the Hugh Stretton Oration at The University of Adelaide on the public policy and ageing Australia. Loved his recognition of the value of home support, @mealsonwheelssa volunteers and our founder Doris Taylor.
@TaraDiversi Thanks @TaraDiversi - you are a tremendous leader and advocate of Dietitians Australia. Fantastic to meet so many national Board members and stakeholders at your event.
Delighted to represent Meals on Wheels at the launch of the Parliamentary #FriendsofNutrition and the beginning of #DietitiansWeek2023. Thanks to all dietitians around Australia who support Meals on Wheels services to provide tailored, nourishing meals to senior Australians.
Millions of seniors are threatened by isolation and hunger. Help #MealsOnWheels change that through the Power of a Knock™. Find out how at: https://t.co/5QY4E1V1O9
I'm not crying, you're crying...🥺
Look what our friends at @_MealsOnWheels have done! What a beautiful video encapsulating the social connection MoW offers older, vulnerable people and how this brightens their lives, every day.
Find out more: https://t.co/oHepcz1c06
Today is World Health Day, the perfect opportunity to highlight the important role Meals on Wheels services across the country play in the health, wellbeing and nourishment of vulnerable Australians.
Sign the "It's time to care for aged care" petition at https://t.co/cIS0B2YOp0 and listen to @6PR with @oliverpeterson - Australia can't release the final Royal Commission report this week without taking real action! #careaboutagedcare#auspol#agedcare
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Our National President, Sharyn Broer recently appeared on the panel of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety to discuss elements of a future, fit-for-purpose home care system for older Australians.
Read our re-cap below:
https://t.co/eGOz3UW5ZY
An evidence-based study confirming that if you are feeling lonely, volunteering for as little as 2 hours a week can reduce feelings of isolation.
https://t.co/rOuRW445us
Last week President, Sharyn Broer had a chat to @HelloCareAU about the role Meals on Wheels played in supporting the Australian community during the pandemic, as well as the uncertainty surrounding viability of services.
Read the full article here: https://t.co/vwgGqlPgoy
Today is National Meals on Wheels Day and its recognising the dedicated volunteer workforce who have stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Have you volunteered for
@mealsonwheelssa?
Today we recognise and celebrate the unwavering commitment of the 76,000 Meals on Wheels volunteers who play a crucial role in supporting the health and wellbeing of vulnerable older Australians.
@meals_australia#Volunteers#NationalMealsonWheelsDay#COVID19
Our volunteers are the backbone of our organisation.
They develop meaningful connections with our clients, remain engaged with their communities and make a real impact, every day.
THANK YOU to our 76,000 amazing volunteers for everything you do! #morethanjustameal
For 84-year-old Ken, he didn’t realise he needed extra support to maintain a balanced diet until his wife passed away.
“I found that the meals are great. They are different every day. The volunteers are beautiful people and very friendly. The combination just brightens my day.”
Tomorrow is National Meals on Wheels Day – an annual celebration of the 76,000 incredible volunteers across our 592 services, who play a crucial role in supporting the health and wellbeing of over 200,000 older Australians.
Tomorrow is the perfect opportunity to recognise them!
Food insecurity does not discriminate.
At #MealsonWheels our mission is to support and foster well-nourished, connected communities. Because everyone has the right to access nutritious, affordable food 🍏🍌🍞🥦 #morethanjustameal