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Volunteer Luncheon 2018
On the 22nd of November we held our annual Volunteer Luncheon to thank our wonderful volunteers for all they do. In the past year they have delivered over 11000 meals to people in Inverell. With the rise of malnutrition and social isolation amongst o...
National Meal Guidelines - Living healthily beyond 65 years of age
Australian Meals on Wheels developed the National Meal Guidelines specially for over 65s and our meals are designed with older Australians in mind, whom have different nutritional needs. Meals on Wheels Services across the State can help you to meet ...
What is the nutritional value of bananas?
Did you know that the word BANAN is Arabic for finger and that bananas originated in Malaysia? Bananas are not only nutritious, they come already ‘wrapped’ so they are easy to pack and carry. We know that bananas are easy to eat and a...
Let’s look at Magnesium
Magnesium is very trendy at the moment. Magnesium oil in particular is everywhere, from local pharmacies, in online stores, supermarkets and even my local beautician! So, why the focus on magnesium, and should we all be taking it, or rubbing it on? W...
Lesley Wynne
Meals on Wheels – A nice thought that a meal will be delivered to the door It’s not always easy to forget to be independent—but every Tuesday, Lesley Wynne loves the feeling that comes when she remembers that a meal is arriving to...
October Long Weekend 2018
Monday 1st October 2018 is the October Long Weekend and Meals on Wheels will not be delivered on this day. If you require any extra meals for this long weekend we can arrange to deliver frozen meals to you with your meal on Friday 28th September or o...
Older people have different nutritional needs
Older people have higher requirements for protein, calcium and Vitamin D than younger adults. Eating a wide variety of foods, with regular meals and snacks will help to ensure you are getting all the nutrients that your body needs for goo...