Ashgrove Meals On Wheels Inc

Ashgrove Meals On Wheels Inc is an Australian nonprofit organization dedicated to providing nutritious meal services to the elderly, sick, disabled, and disadvantaged members of the community. The organization primarily supports individuals who wish to remain independent in their own homes by delivering meals that meet relevant nutrition and dietary guidelines at low cost.

Mission and Services

The mission of Ashgrove Meals On Wheels is to offer "More Than Just A Meal" by delivering meals with respect and care, promoting health and wellbeing for seniors, people recovering from hospitalization or surgery, individuals with disabilities, carers, and those requiring support due to special circumstances. The organization operates with assistance from the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and receives funding from both Federal and State governments.

Operating as a community service, Ashgrove Meals On Wheels relies heavily on volunteers who generously donate their time and effort to prepare and deliver meals to clients on either a short- or long-term basis. Meals are delivered to various suburbs including Ashgrove, Bardon, Ferny Grove, Milton, Paddington, Red Hill, Rosalie, The Gap, Toowong, Upper Kedron, and parts of Alderley, Arana Hills, Enoggera, Ferny Hills, Kelvin Grove, Keperra, Mitchelton, and Newmarket.

Meal Pricing

Meals offered by Ashgrove Meals On Wheels are accessible to all community members, with costs varying according to eligibility for government subsidies. Individuals over 65 years of age with a referral through My Aged Care can receive meals at a subsidized CHSP rate. Those with a Home Care Package may also use their funds partially to cover meal preparation and delivery costs.

Typical pricing includes:

• Soup: $2.00
• Main meal (chilled or frozen): $8.00
• Dessert: $2.00
• Juice cup: $0.50
• Sandwich and piece of fruit: $8.00
• Snack pack: $8.50
• Breakfast pack (7 meals): $10.00
• Piece of fruit: $1.00

A total meal package (soup, main meal, and dessert) costs $12.00 with varying subsidized rates depending on eligibility.

Governance and Registration

Ashgrove Meals On Wheels Inc is a registered charity under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Its reporting obligations are up to date, and donations to the organization may be tax-deductible.

Ashgrove Meals On Wheels Inc plays a vital role in supporting the health, independence, and wellbeing of vulnerable populations within its service areas through nutritious meal delivery and compassionate volunteerism.

[1] https://www.ashgrovemealsonwheels.org.au [2] https://www.qmow.org/service-location/ashgrove-meals-on-wheels-157 [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/ead6b104-39af-e811-a960-000d3ad24282/profile [4] https://www.ashgrovemealsonwheels.org.au/meal-pricing.html [5] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/ead6b104-39af-e811-a960-000d3ad24282/people