Meals on Wheels

Council has made the decision to transition out of delivering aged care services 30 June 2027, in line with Australian Government reforms to the aged care sector. These changes aim to support residents with more control and access to a range of specialist providers. Council will continue to provide Meals on Wheels services under the Commonwealth Home Support Program during this transition period. More information can be found here.

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

As part of the service, trained volunteers provide face‑to‑face contact when delivering meals, offering both support and a friendly check‑in.

The program is designed to support the health, wellbeing and independence of residents by ensuring they receive regular, nutritious meals. Each delivery offers more than just a meal — it provides social connection, reassurance and a valued point of contact each day.

Features:

Meals are delivered Monday through Friday
Eligible clients can receive up to seven meals per week
Meals can be delivered fresh or frozen
Specifically designed to meet the daily nutritional needs of older Australians
An extensive 8 week menu cycle, providing variety and choice of the food that best suits you
Special dietary needs can be catered for, including vegetarian and texture‑modified option
Choose from a four‑course meal pack containing soup, a main meal, dessert, and fruit juice/or a piece of fruit or a two-course meal pack
Delivered by a team of dedicated volunteers and includes a friendly wellbeing check

Download: Meals On Wheels Menu(PDF, 357KB)

How do I access services?

Our delivered meals service supports older residents aged over 65 with Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) funding.

To participate, you need to register through My Aged Care via their website or call them on 1800 200 422.

Once you have a referral code with My Aged Care (MAC), we will contact you or you can reach us at mealsonwheels@mornpen.vic.gov.au and 5950 1637 between 9am - 3pm.

How to apply