Frequently Asked Questions
How often are meals delivered and how much do they cost?
Meal delivery times, prices and menu choice all vary from service to service. Most provide one three-course lunch-time meal. Most deliver Monday to Friday and some offer weekends as well. Menu choice ranges from seven to one (meaning none) although most large providers offer at least two choices. Meal prices vary, although the average cost for a lunch-time, three course meal is around $6.00 for eligible clients.
How do I know if I, or a relative is eligible for meals?
Meals on Wheels are partially funded by the Department of Human Services and Council’s via the Home and Community Care Program. To receive this subsidy all Meals on Wheels services have to assess their recipients. To be eligible for a subsidised meal service you must receive an aged or disability pension. The Local Council organises an assessment person to come and assess new recipients. In urgent circumstances this can sometimes occur after the service has commenced.
How do I go about getting Meals On Wheels?
Most meals in Victoria are provided by local government. You need to ring the Council that is responsible for the area where you live, or, if you are enquiring for relative, where they live.
Here is
a list of all Councils in Victoria and their phone numbers.
If you encounter any difficulties please contact:
Maree Lyster-Sturman: Mobile 0459 406 433 or email