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Hi everyone! We had a lot of fun researching and recording this episode about food throughout the years, from the Middle Ages to the 1920s, and we hope that you enjoy listening!  Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If you have any suggestions for episodes, please contact us at ella@mealsonwheelssa.org.au

Hi everyone! This fortnight we are discussing the role and food and cooking in prison rehabilitation, and how MoWSA is involved in this growing method of rehabilitation. We hope that you enjoy listening! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If you have any suggestions for episodes, please contact us at el...

Hi everyone, this week we have another, more in-depth, discussion about our founder, Doris Taylor, and all of the incredible work that she did for SA throughout her lifetime. We hope that you enjoy listening! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If you have any suggestions for episodes, please contact us...

Hi everyone! For our first episode of season 3, we are discussing the benefits of learning a language as an older adult, as well as some misconceptions about the difficulties that language learning entails. We hope you enjoy listening!  Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If you have any suggestions for...

Hey everyone! This is our last episode for the year, and so we wanted to take some time to discuss updates on our projects here at Meals on Wheels SA. This week we are discussing our intergenerational programs, awardee afternoon, and our position as a finalist in the Office for Ageing Well - Tackling Ageism Award. Hope you enjoy listening! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twit...

There are a number of memory exercises and games to maintain brain function, both for older and younger adults. In this episode, we will discuss only a few, including sudoku, meditation, card games, and playing musical instruments. We hope that you enjoy listening! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If...

Hi everyone! This week, we are discussing senior hoarding and many of the common misconceptions surrounding it.  We hope you enjoy listening!  Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If you have any suggestions for episodes, please contact us at ella@mealsonwheelssa.org.au

This week on Bitesize, we are discussing the ins and outs of what it means to have a healthy heart, and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If you have any suggestions for episodes, please contact us at ella@mealsonwheelssa.org.au

This week on Bitesize, we will be talking about gossip. We will first discuss why people gossip, and what makes for interesting gossip. We will then talk about the idea that gossiping is something that only a woman does, and why that is not true. Lastly, we will discuss gossip among older generations, and why this is beneficial for the health and well-being of older adults. We hope that you enjoy...

Hi everyone, this week we are discussing the 'death' of volunteering!  We hope that you enjoy listening! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If you have any suggestions for episodes, please contact us at ella@mealsonwheelssa.org.au

Hey everyone! For this week's Bitesize episode, we are discussing the importance of shopping on a budget, and provide some tips on how you can do this while maintaining proper nutrition levels. We hope that you enjoy listening! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If you have any suggestions for epis...

This week we are discussing a number of ways to maintain/rediscover purpose as you age. We hope that you enjoy listening! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If you have any suggestions for episodes, please contact us at ella@mealsonwheelssa.org.au

This week we are discussing someone who is incredibly important to us here at Meals on Wheels SA, our founder Doris Taylor. We are discussing her life, her charitable efforts, and her aim in founding Meals on Wheels SA.  Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If you have any suggestions for episodes, please...

Happy Wednesday everyone! This week, I am joined by Jane (our Project Officer here at Meals on Wheels SA) to discuss intergenerational programs. We talk about some of the benefits of holding these programs, and our own involvement with intergenerational practice. We hope you enjoy listening, and see you next week! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTo...

Welcome back everyone! We hope that you have had a relaxing Christmas and New Year break!  This week we are discussing the origins of volunteering, how Meals on Wheels SA came to be what is today, and some famous people who you may not know have volunteered! Enjoy listening! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Whe...

Hey everyone! This week we are discussing dementia, including common symptoms and types, and some recent statistics. We hope that you enjoy listening and have a great week. See you next week! Dementia support services; https://www.dementia.org.au/support https://www.dementia.org.au/contact-us/SA Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa F...

Hi everyone, this week we are discussing homelessness in South Australia. It is a very important and hidden issue that is on the rise due to the influence of COVID-19, and I hope that you all find this episode informative. Don't forget to follow us on all social media platforms! Homelessness support services:  https://www.housing.sa.gov.au/our-housing-future/future-directions-for-homelessness...

As Meals on Wheels heavily relies on our fantastic and hardworking volunteers,  this week we are shining a light on all of the good work that they do. This week, we are discussing statistics and fun facts about volunteering across the globe! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa Facebook: MealsOnWheelsSA Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa...

Hi everyone, this week we are discussing the importance and prevalence of online spaces within our society, both globally and nationally. We also hear from a few Meals on Wheels SA employees on how they use social media. Enjoy! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If you have any suggestions for episodes,...

Hi everyone! This week we are discussing the concept of Kaizen (continuous improvement), and how to implement it in your own workplace. Enjoy listening! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If you have any suggestions for episodes, please contact us at ella@mealsonwheelssa.org.au

Hi everyone! Today we are discussing caring in South Australia, particularly how it affects the carer's place in the workforce. Enjoy listening! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If you have any suggestions for episodes, please contact us at ella@mealsonwheelssa.org.au

This week we are discussing the importance of free food markets and how to successfully implement them into your local community. We also mention a few different markets that are running across South Australia. Enjoy listening! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If you have any suggestions for episodes,...

In this episode we are joined by Associate Professor Fiona McKay, at Deakin University, to discuss the prevalence of food insecurity in Australia, some research that has been done in the area, and organisations that support people experiencing food insecurity.  Food insecurity is such an important and prevalent issue in today's society, and we hope that you learn something by listening to us...

This is our first ever 'Bitesize' episode! As there are always so many interesting topics to talk about (and so little time), we have decided to create shorter episodes, where we discuss a trending topic. These episodes will be published every first and third Monday of the month.  This week we are joined by Jane and Vicki to talk about free school lunch programs that are being discussed...

In this episode we are joined by Chloe Kearns, a member of SHINE SA, to discuss food insecurity, and how it relates to overall health and wellbeing. Food insecurity is such an important and prevalent issue in today's society, and we hope that you learn something by listening to us today. Thank you for listening, and we hope to see you again next episode! Email me at ella@mealsonwheelssa.org.a...