our purpose and strategies

1.  Represent State and Territory Associations by providing national leadership through one clear coherent voice on issues of mutual importance that, in order they be properly addressed, require influence, advocacy, lobbying and partnering at a Federal Government level in relation to national policy and funding for the benefit of our shared key stakeholders of clients, volunteers and staff and the local communities in which they are placed.  This representation is pro-active and strategic in nature and recognises the strong alignment of Government Policy with the intrinsic purpose of Meals on Wheels.  

2.  Provide a ‘single point’ of contact or conduit for the Federal Government or other third parties or Peak bodies that require one reference or entry point into the Meals on Wheels environment nationally.  

* Collate information and statistics that provide a national overview of Meals on Wheels and the scope and nature of its activities.

* Participate in relevant peak body and advisory groups where AMOWA has relevant input and expertise to contribute.

3.  Act as a national body to share information and ideas and seek out best practises from the 740 services that the State and Territory Associations represent and promulgate such information through the State and Territory Associations and through the quarterly ‘Connecting’ newsletter, the biennial national conference, AMOWA website and whatever other appropriate means is available. 

4.  Identify and develop policy on issues that are more effectively addressed through the National Association and which cannot be adequately addressed at a local, regional, State or Territory level.  

* Initiate research into client nutrition and workforce development for volunteers and staff to help inform public policy and develop partnerships with Government and Non Government bodies to help fund such research projects.

5.  Promote and raise awareness about the value and cost effectiveness of Meals on Wheels and its purpose in helping frail aged clients, those with a disability, carers and others who may need the service to maintain their independence and encourage volunteers and staff to engage with Meals on Wheels and it purpose in their local community and in so doing build social capital and local communities.  Use National Meals on Wheels day as a focal point to promote and raise awareness about the Service and its benefits to the Australian community.

* Develop strategic alliances with corporate partners and sponsors for mutual benefit and support.

*  Develop strategic alliances with other non government non profit organisations for mutual benefit and support.