Meals on Wheels

What they do

Meals on Wheels is operated by Bayside Health from Wonthaggi Hospital. The meals are prepared in the Wonthaggi Hospital Kitchen, chilled down and frozen.

They are delivered once a week to:

Phillip Island and surrounding areas and Inverloch – Tuesday
Wonthaggi South – Wednesday
Wonthaggi North, Cape Paterson and the Bass and surrounding areas – Thursday

Delivered meals are an option for people who are assessed as nutritionally at risk or have decreased capacity to prepare their own meals.

What they offer

Meals on Wheels will enable the person to maintain or progressively improve their capacity for good nutrition. The menu is planned by the Food Services Manager with the ongoing input of the hospital’s Dietitian to make sure all food standards and nutrimental values are met.

All of the food is stored, processed, packaged, and maintained on sanitised equipment, by fully qualified chefs. The meals are frozen the day they are cooked and all preparation of food is followed by strict regulations. All staff involved in the food preparation for Meals on Wheels hold Food Handling Certificates.

Meals on Wheels is a service to the community to help you or elderly family members prolong their time in their own homes. Anyone within the Bass Coast Shire is eligible and can use the Meals on Wheels service. The service can accommodate allergies, intolerances, dislikes, and different textures (example minced and vitamised).

Containers of the meals are made from 100% recyclable material. They come with a tamper-free, clear plastic seal. This stops any contamination with the food and meets all Food Safety standards. This is for the client’s own safety and hygiene standards.

The soups and sweets come in a square container, while the main meals come in a rectangle container.

The heating instructions are given out with each new client. Please make sure that you keep your copy as they will no longer be presented on the seal (as they have been to date).

Prices and Payment

Clients are able to select a range from our meal menu, which consists of soups, mains, and desserts.

There are two options that you can choose from:

Option 1: A two-course meal (Main meal and sweet or Main meal and soup) for $12.00
Option 2: A three-course meal (Main meal, Soup and sweet) is $14.00

A client who receives meals five days a week would pay:

Option 1 (two-course): $12.00 x 5 = $60.00
Option 2 (three-course): $14.00 x 5 = $70.00

The client’s bill will be deducted from their bank account once a month.

How to access this service

A referral from My Aged Care is required if you are aged over 65, or over 50 and identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

If you have a Home Care Package, you may also be eligible to access our services - simply speak with your case manager.

If you need any assistance with the referral process or have questions about eligibility, please contact us.

Phone: (03) 5671 3247
Email: mealsonwheels@basscoasthealth.org.au

Meal form

You can download and fill out the meal selections using this form.

Meals on Wheels Menu Form

253KB pdf

Aged Care Act 2024

From 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act 2024 is in effect.

This new law strengthens your rights, improves quality and safety, and ensures that all aged care providers, including Bayside Health, are open and accountable.

For national aged care information, visit My Aged Care — the Australian Government’s official website for finding and managing aged care services