Jenny Ware (Hughes, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

'More than just a meal' is, of course, the handle for Meals on Wheels, a tremendous service organisation existing throughout our nation. It provides nutritious, affordable meals, fresh and frozen, delivered by volunteers, to anyone who is no longer able to prepare meals or has difficulty preparing meals due to age, disability or a temporary condition. Within my electorate of Hughes, deliveries are made throughout the Sutherland shire and the Liverpool and Campbelltown local government areas. I recently met with the wonderful staff and volunteers at Liverpool Meals on Wheels at their AGM, and I give a special shout-out to President Vince Tripodina and Maryann Harris, the Service Manager there. Meals on Wheels Liverpool will be celebrating its 60th birthday at the end of this month; however, it has asked that the funding cap which has been imposed by Minister Butler be lifted so that it can continue with its existing clients and expand its services.

I'm also delighted to announce that I've worked with the local Bundeena community, led by Dr Ron Sekel and Sutherland Food Services, over the last few months to establish Bundeena Meals on Wheels. It has a team of volunteers, is now fully operational and just last week made its first deliveries to its customers.

I'm also looking forward to visiting Campbelltown Meals on Wheels, which has a range of wonderful community programs, including over-65s barbecues, dancing and exercise classes, and a 'knitters and natters' program—more than just a meal.

Thank you very much to everyone with Meals on Wheels.

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