Sutherland Food Services

15/09/2026

Malnutrition Week | 14–18 September
Good nutrition is about more than just eating — it’s about staying well, staying independent and enjoying life.

Good nutrition plays an important role in healthy ageing. This Malnutrition Week, Sutherland Food Services is highlighting the positive role our meal service can play in helping older people maintain good nutrition and continue living independently in their own homes.
As we age, it can sometimes become more difficult to shop for groceries, prepare meals or maintain a regular and balanced diet. Having nutritious, ready-to-eat meals delivered to your home can help make healthy eating easier and more accessible.
At SFS, we provide:
• Nutritious and balanced meals designed with the nutritional needs of older people in mind.
• A variety of meal choices to help customers enjoy food that suits their tastes and dietary needs.
• Convenient home delivery, helping customers have a nutritious meal available without the need for shopping and meal preparation.
• Regular connection and a friendly face through our wonderful volunteers, who deliver meals personally to customers in their homes.

Good nutrition can support strength, energy, wellbeing and independence — and having access to nutritious meals is an important part of maintaining health as we age.
At Sutherland Food Services, we are proud to support our community with nutritious meals, better conversations and connection.
Eat Well. Live Well.

15/09/2026

Help shape the future of Sutherland Food Services 💚
We’d love to hear from our customers.

We’re undertaking research to better understand your experience with Sutherland Food Services, what matters most to you and how we can continue supporting people to live independently and well at home.

It takes around 10 minutes and your responses will be kept confidential.

Complete the survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SFSCustomers

Thank you for helping us shape the future of Sutherland Food Services.

08/09/2026

September is Dementia Awareness Month, with this year’s message “The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do.”

Early awareness, the right support and staying connected can make a meaningful difference to older Australians and the people who care for them. At Sutherland Food Services, we believe that a meal is about much more than food. Our service provides nutritious meals, friendly personal delivery and regular social connection — helping older people remain independent, well-nourished and connected to their community.

There is also positive news for the aged care sector, with the Commonwealth Home Support Program extended as a standalone program until 30 June 2029. This provides greater certainty for older Australians who rely on Commonwealth Home Support services and for organisations like Sutherland Food Services that proudly continue to support our local community. There are also changes to personal care funding from 1 October, which are expected to reduce cost barriers for many older people accessing these important services.

Why choose Sutherland Food Services?
✔️ Nutritious and delicious meals
✔️ A wide variety of menu choices
✔️ Hot and frozen meal options
✔️ Meals delivered personally by our team of wonderful volunteers
✔️ Friendly social connection at the door
✔️ A service that understands the needs of older people
✔️ Proudly supporting the Sutherland Shire community for over 50 years

After a period of significant change across aged care, it is encouraging to see greater certainty emerging. And while the system continues to evolve, our commitment remains the same — providing quality meals, personal service and genuine connection to help older people live well and independently at home.
If you, a family member or someone you support could benefit from our meal service, we’d love to hear from you.
Good food. Great service. Stronger connections.

20/08/2026

We’re pleased to share that the Commonwealth Home Support Programme transition to Support at Home has been extended to 2029 providing greater certainty for CHSP services and the people who rely on them.

For Sutherland Food Services, this means we can continue our focus on what matters most — **providing nutritious meals, connection and support to older people across the Sutherland Shire.

Our meal service plays an important role in helping older people remain independent, healthy and connected in their own homes.

We know there has been considerable uncertainty around the future of CHSP and the transition to Support at Home. This extension provides valuable breathing space for providers, volunteers and, most importantly, our customers.

We’ll continue to keep our customers and community updated as further information becomes available.

Here’s to continuing to deliver good food, good health and good connections in our community!

The CHSP has been extended from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2027.

18/08/2026

EAT WELL, LIVE WELL – FREE NUTRITION SEMINAR

Sutherland Food Services is excited to support Sutherland Shire Council’s Eat Well Live Well Seminar on Tuesday 8 September from 10.00am to 12.00pm at Kirrawee Library.

Our Chef, Sylvia, will be conducting an interactive nutrition workshop covering:

🥗 Practical healthy eating tips
🍽️ Simple and nutritious meal ideas
💰 Affordable ways to eat well
💡 Practical tips to support healthy ageing and wellbeing

It’s a great opportunity to learn, ask questions and discover simple ways to make healthy eating easier and more enjoyable.

📅 Tuesday 8 September 2026
⏰ 10.00am – 12.00pm
📍 Kirrawee Library

Places are limited, so registration is essential. 📞 Please contact Sutherland Shire Council directly on 9710 0333 to register.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💚

12/08/2026

Sutherland Food Services is proud to be externally accredited by Nutrition Professionals Australia, confirming that our service meets the requirements of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards. This independent accreditation reflects our commitment to providing safe, balanced and nutritious meals that support the health and wellbeing of older Australians. Each meal is delivered personally by our trained volunteers, whose visits offer more than just food – they provide a friendly face, conversation, and a wellbeing check to help you feel supported, connected and cared for.

15/07/2026

Thank You for Your Wonderful Feedback!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our recent Customer Satisfaction Survey. We are delighted with the results and incredibly grateful for your kind words. Your feedback helps us continue to improve our service and ensure we are providing meals and support that make a real difference.

Here are just a few of the highlights:
92% of customers are satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of our meals.
100% rated our staff and volunteers as Excellent.
96% are very satisfied with our delivery service.
96% said our meal portion sizes are just right.
96% found ordering easy or very easy.

We're also pleased to hear how much our customer base value the convenience of having nutritious meals delivered to their home, along with the friendly faces of our dedicated volunteers. Suggestions are just as important as compliments. We'll be exploring more meal variety, additional high-protein options and sharing practical nutrition tips in the months ahead as part of our commitment to continuous improvement.

To our wonderful customers, volunteers and staff—thank you. Together, we're helping older Australians across the Sutherland Shire enjoy nutritious meals while remaining healthy, independent and connected at home. We appreciate your trust and look forward to continuing to serve our community.

07/07/2026

We're Proud to Share Some Exciting News!

Sutherland Food Services is delighted to announce that we have been externally accredited by Nutrition Professionals Australia, confirming that our meals meet the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.

This accreditation reflects our ongoing commitment to providing nutritious, high-quality meals that support the health and wellbeing of older people in our community.

But what truly sets us apart is that we're much more than a meal delivery service. Every delivery is made with care by our wonderful team of friendly volunteers, who provide a warm smile, a friendly chat and a personal connection at the door. For many of our customers, that regular visit is just as important as the meal itself.
At Sutherland Food Services, we're proud to deliver:

• Nutritious quality assured meals
• A personalised service tailored to individual needs
• Friendly volunteer delivery direct to your door
• Support that helps people remain independent in their own homes

Thank you to our incredible staff, volunteers and supporters who make this possible every day. Together, we're nourishing our community—one meal and one friendly visit at a time.

25/06/2026

A sincere thank you to the residents of Woolooware Shores who joined us for our recent Nutrition and Wellbeing Session presented by Sylvia Jersek.

It was wonderful to see so many people interested in learning more about maintaining good health and wellbeing through food and lifestyle choices.

The session explored a range of topics including healthy eating principles, nutritional requirements as we age, hydration, meal planning, and practical tips to support overall wellbeing and independence.

We hope everyone found the information helpful and enjoyed the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences. Thank you again for your enthusiastic participation and engagement.

We look forward to hosting more informative sessions in the future! "Together, we can make healthy eating enjoyable, achievable, and an important part of living well at every age.

10/06/2026

Your Safety at Home Matters

At Sutherland Food Services, we are committed to supporting not only your nutritional wellbeing but also your safety and independence at home.

As part of this commitment, we would like to share information about a valuable free service offered by Fire and Rescue NSW.

Free Home Fire Safety Visits
Fire and Rescue NSW offers free Home Fire Safety Visits to help ensure residents are protected by working smoke alarms.
During a visit, firefighters will:
• Check that smoke alarms are installed and working correctly.
• Replace smoke alarm batteries if required.
• Install a long-life battery-powered smoke alarm free of charge if one is not already installed.
• Provide practical fire safety advice tailored to your home.
This service is particularly beneficial for:
• Older people aged 65 years and over.
• People living alone.
• Individuals with mobility or health concerns.
• Anyone who may need assistance maintaining smoke alarms.

Why Smoke Alarms Are Important
A working smoke alarm provides early warning in the event of a fire, giving you valuable time to respond safely. Smoke alarms are one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself and your home.

How to Request a Free Visit
You can request a Home Fire Safety Visit by contacting Fire and Rescue NSW directly or by visiting their website:

A safety visit can assist in helping you reduce the risk of an accidental fire in the home and safely escape it.