https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/thanksamillion/thanks-a-million-deanne-britton-and-the-members-of-warrumbungle-community-care/news-story/43fcf7ba4c55132a80a96bc7b07b304c

For many years Deanne Britton and the members of the Warrumbungle Community Care (WCC) group have delivered food to the elderly residents of western NSW through the Meals on Wheels program.

But when COVID-19 hit, the WCC found an innovative way to reach all the new people who were in need in the community.

They created food vouchers that could be exchanged at local bakeries, cafes, restaurants and pubs, in effect helping both those in need and small hospitality businesses who were suffering through COVID-19 lockdown.

Using money made available through government funding, around 5000 vouchers were distributed to those in need, which included members of the indigenous community, newly-unemployed, the frail aged and disabled.

The WCC were nominated in the Thanks a Million campaign for the initiative.

Before they sent out any vouchers, they completed 700 hours of welfare checks to make sure they were going to those who needed them.

When COVID-19 hit, the government gave out funding grants and Meals on Wheels took that up and we introduced the vouchers,” said Ms Britton, who has been with WCC for 15 years.

“Initially we had 18 vendors on board, but now we have 27 and there are plans to continue using the vouchers as they have been so successful.

“The vouchers allow us to reach more people in need than the traditional elderly residents who use Meals on Wheels.”

WCC looks after a 12,500sq km region from Baradine in the north to Coolah in the south.

They like to say they are “more than just a meal” as they also provide social support for clients and, through the Home Care packages, go into homes to help people with high needs with things like shopping, cleaning and showering. And they also provide community transport, which during COVID-19 lockdown was used for medical reasons only.

“I nominated our team at WCC because we rarely get recognised for the work we do,” Ms Britton said.

“And the vouchers were such a great idea that came from within WCC, I think it’s one of the best things we’ve ever done.”

To nominate someone and say thanks, go to thanksamillion.net.au and they could receive a $200 Woolworths Gift Card. Terms and conditions apply


its the little deeds like this that keep this country Great.....WELL DONE GIRLS>


makes me miss the good old CWA days. ;D ;D

cods wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2021 at 5:38pm:

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/thanksamillion/thanks-a-million-deanne-britton-and-the-members-of-warrumbungle-community-care/news-story/43fcf7ba4c55132a80a96bc7b07b304c For many years Deanne Britton and the members of the Warrumbungle Community Care (WCC) group have delivered food to the elderly residents of western NSW through the Meals on Wheels program. But when COVID-19 hit, the WCC found an innovative way to reach all the new people who were in need in the community. They created food vouchers that could be exchanged at local bakeries, cafes, restaurants and pubs, in effect helping both those in need and small hospitality businesses who were suffering through COVID-19 lockdown. Using money made available through government funding, around 5000 vouchers were distributed to those in need, which included members of the indigenous community, newly-unemployed, the frail aged and disabled. The WCC were nominated in the Thanks a Million campaign for the initiative. Before they sent out any vouchers, they completed 700 hours of welfare checks to make sure they were going to those who needed them. When COVID-19 hit, the government gave out funding grants and Meals on Wheels took that up and we introduced the vouchers,” said Ms Britton, who has been with WCC for 15 years. “Initially we had 18 vendors on board, but now we have 27 and there are plans to continue using the vouchers as they have been so successful. “The vouchers allow us to reach more people in need than the traditional elderly residents who use Meals on Wheels.” WCC looks after a 12,500sq km region from Baradine in the north to Coolah in the south. They like to say they are “more than just a meal” as they also provide social support for clients and, through the Home Care packages, go into homes to help people with high needs with things like shopping, cleaning and showering. And they also provide community transport, which during COVID-19 lockdown was used for medical reasons only. “I nominated our team at WCC because we rarely get recognised for the work we do,” Ms Britton said. “And the vouchers were such a great idea that came from within WCC, I think it’s one of the best things we’ve ever done.” To nominate someone and say thanks, go to thanksamillion.net.au and they could receive a $200 Woolworths Gift Card. Terms and conditions apply its the little deeds like this that keep this country Great.....WELL DONE GIRLS> makes me miss the good old CWA days. ;D ;D

Great thread, thanks

it is isnt it.......nice to read pleasant things...after reading some of the forum... :(

85,267 posts of pure gold from cods. I feel enriched.

sorry about your little rush thread... I guess you will now have to find something else to play with.

cods wrote on Jan 4^th, 2021 at 4:35pm:

sorry about your little rush thread... I guess you will now have to find something else to play with.

You should bundle your 85,000 posts and your laundry with Aussie's. His hobby is scouring the interweb for offence, too.

oh dear....well you dont have to bring the smut into the one and only womens board... there is a tool shed for those who enjoy that sort of thing...and you are more than welcome to use it.

Housos (drugs, pokies, grog, porn) dissagree.
Cash is better!

Casinos and Entertainment Venues (Pokies) loved the $20,000 Super releases.

Laura Norder, innit.


Man who robbed bank to get away from wife sentenced to home confinement

A Kansas man who robbed a bank last September and told police that he was hoping to get caught so he would get prison time to escape his wife was sentenced Tuesday to six months of home confinement after pleading guilty, the Kansas City Star reported.

;D ;D

cods wrote on Jan 4^th, 2021 at 2:10pm:

it is isnt it.......nice to read pleasant things...

very nice.

Sorry to put a damper on things but meals on wheels is for ppl that cant get out and about! Kinda defeats the purpose . . . .

Spot

Frank wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2021 at 1:09pm:

Laura Norder, innit. Man who robbed bank to get away from wife sentenced to home confinement A Kansas man who robbed a bank last September and told police that he was hoping to get caught so he would get prison time to escape his wife was sentenced Tuesday to six months of home confinement after pleading guilty, the Kansas City Star reported. ;D ;D

Well, wasn't this thread Lazarused from the great beyond.

To do what exactly is anyone's guess?

I've got a guess. I guess Frank is afraid of women.

In fact, i think Frank is afraid of a great many things.

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2021 at 2:50pm:

Sorry to put a damper on things but meals on wheels is for ppl that cant get out and about! Kinda defeats the purpose . . . . Spot

I thought that too.

But they got government funding. In the welfare sector, that's pretty damn hard to pull off.

Well done to all those involved. Clearly people who needed helping were helped. I hope the people who couldn't actually use the vouchers themselves were helped too.

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