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City of Parramatta Food Services believe that good nutrition and company is the key to keeping our minds and bodies healthy. The team deliver several options:
- Meals on Wheels™ service (home delivered meals).
- Innovative Let’s Dine Out restaurant option.
- Social Lunch Program to reduce social isolation.
If you are eligible for Let’s Dine Out, be assured that the Community Care team have engaged local restaurant partners, fully trained volunteers and quality food suppliers to ensure you receive the very best.
Our home delivered meals under Parramatta Food Services Meal on Wheels™ are prepared to meet nutritional guidelines and our restaurant partners under Let's Dine Out have to meet accessibility and health standards. We currently deliver across the Local Government Area to those who are unable to shop for or prepare their own meals. Day to day operations are carried out by our staff and home delivered meals are serviced by trained volunteers who are committed to our local community.
To access these services you need to be receiving and funded for Meal Preparation and Delivery in your plan, or have been assessed by My Aged Care for either CHSP (Commonwealth Home Support Program) or HCP (Home Care Package). If you have not been assessed by My Aged Care, please contact 1800 200 422 or visit www.myagedcare.gov.au.
Should you have any further questions or wish to check if you are within our delivery area please feel free to contact the Community Care team on (02) 9806 5121.
Meals on Wheels™
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Our Meals on Wheels™ service delivers meals to customers in their homes and is available to:
- Frail older residents.
- People with disabilities.
- People recovering from surgery or a chronic illness.
As we age, our appetite and nutrition is at risk of decreasing due to various reasons.
Our meals on offer are nutritionally balanced to offer the correct proportions of protein, calcium and fats to keep ageing bodies healthy. The importance of eating three meals a day and maintaining your fluid intake is vital to good health.
Meals can be personalised to suit most dietary requirements, including modified textures and are culturally diverse. Customers receive delivered pre-packaged frozen meals that include options for a.
- Main Meal
- Dessert
- Juice
Soups are available upon request for an additional fee.
Deliveries are Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between the hours of 8:30am to 11:30am each morning.
Please note: All food supplied under Meals on Wheels™ or the Social Lunch Program is purchased pre-packaged by City of Parramatta Council from a third party supplier.
City of Parramatta Council relies on the food labelling information provided to them by the supplier.
You must advise City of Parramatta Council of any allergies or dietary requirements. It is your responsibility to check the food label before consuming the product.
City of Parramatta Council is not responsible for any adverse reactions, injury, loss or damage arising from the food supplied.
Let's Dine Out
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Let's Dine Out is a service provided by City of Parramatta Food Services for people currently registered with My Aged Care to receive meals under CHSP.
Customers can purchase vouchers from $9.60 that can be redeemed at participating food venues to the value of $15. Customers will be able to select from a variety of delicious fresh meal options for breakfast, lunch and dinner to enjoy at participating food venues.
Participating Partnered Restaurants for Let's Dine Out
Volcanos Steakhouse
311 Church Street, Parramatta
Ginger Indian Restaurant
94 Wigram Street, Harris Park
Dragon 88 - temporarily closed
9 Elder Road, Dundas
PappaRich
Shop 2185A, Zone G, Westfield Parramatta
159-175 Church Street, Parramatta
Thai La-Ong
3/140 Marsden Street, Parramatta
The FC Social
6 Park Road, Rydalmere
Enzo's Cucina
Shop 1 2/6 Campbell St, Northmead
Club Parramatta (The Oven)
2 Macquarie St, Parramatta
If you would like to dine out and have a referral from My Aged Care, please register your interest by calling the Community Care Team on (02) 9806 5121.
We also offer the option to join a small group to dine out for lunch and meet new friends. (To be eligible for the group lunch, you must have a Meals referral and Social Support Individual referral from My Aged Care).
Please note: It is your responsibility to advise the restaurant of any allergies or dietary requirements prior to ordering a meal at the restaurant. City of Parramatta Council is not responsible for any adverse reactions, injury, loss or damage arising from your participation in Let’s Dine Out.
Social Lunch Program
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Parramatta Social Lunch Program offers a service designed for customers who require extra support and social interaction at mealtimes. Customers are matched with a Volunteer to enjoy lunch and friendly conversation together in their own home. (To be eligible for the Social Lunch Program, you must have a Meals referral and Social Support Individual referral from My Aged Care).
Please contact the Community Care team on (02) 9806 5121 to discuss fees and charges associated with the above programs.
Contact Us
(Back to top)3/10 Hunter Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
p: 02 9806 5121
e: mealsonwheels@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
