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Our services: Hornsby Meals on Wheels



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The aim of Hornsby Meals on Wheels is to assist frail aged, disabled people and their carers to live independently within the community, by providing and delivering nutritious meals to their homes.

Who are we?

Hornsby Meals On Wheels has been in operation since 1967. The service started with about 30 people receiving meals and these meals were delivered by twelve Hornsby Hospital pink ladies who were recruited as volunteers. These days our volunteers deliver to over 200 clients and provide a chice of fresh chilled meals, bulk frozen meals, salads and culturally appropriate meals.

What do we do?

The aim of our service is to assist frail aged, disabled people and their carers to live independently within the community by providing and delivering nutritious meals to their homes.

YOU could benefit from receiving nutritious meals if you are unable to shop or prepare meals, long or short term, and are frail aged, disabled, or a carer for someone who is frail aged or disabled. Eating a nutritionally balanced diet can help to keep you in good health.

How you can access our service

You can refer yourself to receive meals from Meals on Wheels, or referrals can be made by family friends, your hospital doctor or any health or welfare service.

Your referral will be assessed by the Meals on Wheels staff and the meals will be commence as soon as possible, usually the next day.

Where you can find us

Hornsby Meals on Wheels is a Home and Community Care (HACC) service, that is auspiced by Northern Sydney Health, through Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Health Service.

Hornsby Meals on Wheels
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital campus
Palmerston Rd
Hornsby 2077
Ph: 9477 9419 or Ph: 9477 9214
Fax: 9477 9195

We are located at Gate 8, Derby Road, on the campus of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, in the salmon pink demountable building.

What are our hours?

Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm

The volunteers deliver the meals between 10.30am and 1.30pm.

How you can contact us

  • Via phone: 9477 9419 or 9477 9214
  • Fax: 9477 9195
  • Email

More information

Centre Based Meals give clients an opportunity to socialise while having a nutritionally sound lunch. These lunches are held at four different locations within the Hornsby Local Government Area: Willow Park, Pennant Hills, Epping and Galston. Please contact the office 94779419 if you are interested in attending.

Volunteers

Volunteers are always needed at Hornsby Meals on Wheels. Delivering meals, helping with centre based lunches and bus driving. Helping your local community can be very rewarding.

Volunteers are an important link between clients and the community.

If you or someone you know is interested in Volunteering for Hornsby Meals on Wheels please contact us on, 94779419.

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