Aged Care
Our Duty To Care
Get the support you need, right at your own home.
Our elderly are treated in the same way we want to be treated ourselves. Caring for the senior members of community is an honour and a blessing. It’s also an opportunity for great spiritual growth. We love to be with you, to listen to your experiences, to share your time or to simply be there in the way you want us to.
Muslimcare is an approved aged care provider since 2014.
Government packages
Commonwealth Home Support Program
The commonwealth home support program is a program targeting low-level support needs. It is for those who are still managing well at home, but need support services to assist them with everyday life, because sometimes simple tasks can become a difficult experience.
Support at Home
Home care packages offers higher intensity support, allowing you to personalise the care you need whilst remaining in the comfort of your own home for however long you may choose. We are committed to making your daily life tasks easier so that you can continue living independently.
Get Started
Getting and planning your home care package takes some simple but necessary steps. You can call us to guide and assist you through the entire process, or you may apply online.
Frequently Asked Questions?
Always here to help!
What If I Can’t Afford The Services?
Don’t Let This Prevent You From Contacting Us. Muslimcare Can Work Together With You To Figure Out The Best Course Of Action To Help You.
Does the government help pay for my private care?
No, Private Care Is Not Government-Funded. To Access Private Care Services, You Pay For It Through Your Personal Insurance Provider, Or Directly From Your Own Pocket.
How old should I be if I want to participate in the leading together program?
The Application For The Leading Together Program Is Open For Those Aged 16-25 Years.
What Do I Need In Order To Apply For The Leading Together Program?
The Leading Together Program Commences Once The Program’s Steering Committee Chooses 15-20 Participants. To Apply For Participation You Need To:
- Be 15-25 Years Old.
- Fill The Application Form
- And Send It To Us By?
- Pass The Interview
How Will I Benefit From The Leading Together Program?
- This Program Teaches You Leadership Skills, How To Be A Good Leader, And Be Able To Express Yourself In A Way That Makes People Pay Attention, Listen And Act.
- You, Will, Have Gained The Power To Make A Leading Change That Young People In Our Community Are Craving For. Imagine Being Able To Bring People Together And Make A Difference.
- You Will Develop An Understanding Of How To Work Effectively Across Different Communities And Gain A Broader Perspective And Understanding Of Society.
- You, Will, Have The Potential To Work Within The Community, In Our Youth Centres, In Schools, And Contribute Your Experience And Learning From The Program To The Public.
- You Would Have Enhanced Your Knowledge. That Could Help You In The Career Path You Have Chosen For Yourself, Or Guide You Into A Future Career That You Never Thought Possible.
How Much Time Will I Have To Dedicate To The Leading Together Program?
You Will Dedicate Two Days In The First Month, Then One Day A Month For The Duration Of The Program, And A Further Two Days Prior To Conclusion. It Is A Real Commitment But We Believe The Rewards Will Be Great.
What Is “Good NDIS Evidence”?
Good Evidence Means Providing Recent Documents That Confirm Your Primary Disability And Its Impact On Your Everyday Life. This Also Includes Ensuring It Is Completed By The Relevant Treating Health Professional With Any Description Of Past, Present Or Future Medications And Treatments. Providing Good Evidence Will Help Speed Up The Process Time That It May Take For The NDIA To Assess And Determine Your Outcome.
Who Determines My Eligibility For NDIS Services?
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Runs The NDIS And Manages Access Requests For It. The NDIA Is A Part Of The Australian Government. When You Apply To Access The NDIS, The NDIA Will First Consider Whether You Meet The Age And Residence Requirements. If Both The Age And Residence Requirements Are Met, The NDIA Will Then Consider If You Are Eligible Under Either The Disability Or Early Intervention Requirements.
What Can I Do If I’m Not Eligible For NDIS?
In This Case, You Have The Following Options:
- You Can Find Services And Support Available For People With Disabilities, Who Are Not Eligible For NDIS. Check This Page To Find Out: Https://Www.Ndis.Gov.Au/Applying-Access-Ndis/How-Apply/Receiving-Your-Access-Decision/Support-People-Who-Are-Not-Eligible
- If You Think The Decision The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Has Made About You Is Wrong, You Can: Call The NDIA On 1800 800 110 Submit An Online Complaint Form On The NDIS Website.
What Happens After I Apply?
Once The NDIA Receives Your Access Request Form, They Read It And Check Your Information. If Additional Information They Might Contact You To Provide It. Then They Make The Decision On Your Eligibility For The NDIS.
Can I Apply For Someone Else?
Yes, You Can Apply For Yourself, Your Child, Or Someone You Legally Represent.
What To Do After My Access Request Form Is Accepted?
When Your Access Request Is Accepted, You Meet With The NDIA To Curate Your Plan In Alignment With Your Allocated Core, Capacity-Building Or Capital Funded Support.
In This Stage, You Tailor Your Plan And Get To Know In Detail: How You Will Achieve Your Goals, And Who Will Assist You During This Journey.
You Also Need To Decide On The Choice Of Service Provider. You Can Self-Manage Your Plan Or Work With A Registered Support Coordinator Provider.
Muslimcare Is A Registered NDIS Provider, And We Work Closely With Our Clients To Assist Them In Achieving Their Goals In Accordance With Their Service Agreement.
To Learn More About What Questions To Ask Before Signing Your Service Agreement, Visit Www.Ndis.Gov.Au/Participants/Uding-Your-Plan
Or Call NDIS On 1800 800 110.
What services do you offer at Muslim Care?
We Offer A Wide Variety Of Community Services To All Australians From Various Backgrounds. As A Faith-based Not For Profit Organisation, We Serve People From An Islamic Perspective And Caring Point Of View: Serving People The Way You Like To Be Served. Our Services Include But Not Limited To: Provision Of Culturally And Linguistically Appropriate Information And Referral About Services That Meet The Needs Of Our Clients. We Have Been Funded By The Commonwealth Government Department Of Health To Provide Commonwealth Health Support Program (CHSP) In A Social Support Group In Three Regions: Inner West, South West, South East And Flexible Respite In South East Region. We Are Also An Approved Home Care Provider, A Program Which Has Been Subsidised By The Commonwealth Government. Muslim Care Is An Approved Service Provider For The National Disability Assistance Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Approved Services Provider For Community Housing, And An Approved Service Provider For Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) To Clients Who Are Facing Financial Difficulties And Cannot Afford To Pay The Bills. We Organise And Deliver A General Welfare Program Targeting Youth And Families.
Do You Only Serve Muslims?
No, As A Faith-based Not For Profit Organization, We Serve All Australians From An Islamic Perspective And Caring Point Of View: Serving People The Way You Like To Be Served. Our Islmaic Roots Don’t Mean We Only Care For Muslims, Rather These Roots Are Our Motivation To Always Understand, And Acknowledge The Differences In Each Individual.
Where In Australia Are MuslimCare Services Available?
MuslimCare Services are available nationwide for All Australians in need.
What differentiates you from other providers?
Our Approach To Make A Positive Impact On Care Quality And Inspire The Community Is Based On These 3 Pillars:
- Consistent & Specialised Carers
- Consumer-Directed Care
- Gender-Based Care
