Tash May is the local Client Liaison Officer for Meals on Wheels. She does the initial sign up for the organisation’s clients that come onboard for meals.

Added to that she’s also the Volunteer Coordinator for this area, looking after Dubbo, Narromine and Trangie.

“It’s a vital service as it enables elderly people to continue living in their own homes, it gives them their independence.

“We’re not just meals, we’re meals, transport and social support as well – we’re more than just a meal and we also deliver Dubbo Photo News every Thursday,” she said.

Seeing so many issues which affect the most vulnerable people in the community, she’s a massive fan of the collaborative approach seen at the Dubbo Living Well Expo held at the Showground on November 9.

“This event is very important, it’s absolutely wonderful, I’ve learnt so much since being here. I’ve spoken to so many different providers as well, finding out that we can help them and they can help us, so it’s been great.

“It’s what community is all about. If it happens again, we’ll want to be here and the community will be wanting to see these events around the town on a regular basis.

“If people don’t know about ways to get help, they can’t access these services, so awareness raising is critical,” she said.