Quality
Culturally
appropriate care
Your trusted residential and community care provider in the Yarrabah community.
Our Vision & Mission
To lead the way in culturally respectful, innovative care that grows with the needs of our Elders and community, while strengthening connection to culture, family and Country.
Guided by our Elders, we deliver culturally rich aged and community care on Country that respects individual choice and nurtures strong family and community connections.
Values
Looking After Our People
We look after our people by growing skills, confidence, and leadership, so care is safe, respectful, and done the right way.
Keeping Culture Strong
We support our people to live their way, staying connected to culture, family, community, and traditional practices.
Working As One
We work together as one, showing respect, helping each other, and sharing responsibility for good care.
Listening, Learning, and Doing Better
We listen to our community, welcome feedback, and keep learning so our care stays strong, safe, and right for each person.
Doing the Right Thing/Doing Right
We take responsibility for our work, show up every day with honesty, and earn trust through our actions.
Objectives
Strengthening our Journey Together
We journey with the people we support, their families, Elders, and the community, providing care and services through life’s changes. We listen deeply, respect individual choice, and provide consistent, culturally safe care that grows and adapts as their needs change.
Safe and Caring Hands
We deliver safe, high-quality, and culturally informed care that protects dignity, promotes wellbeing, and meets regulatory standards.
Growing Knowledge Holders
We develop a skilled, culturally capable workforce that values continuous learning, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
Shared Responsibility
We uphold strong, transparent clinical, financial and organisational governance that balances community leadership and regulatory and statutory compliance.
Innovation and Resources for Better Lives
We embrace innovation and grow financial and asset resources to enhance access, connection, and quality of care, meeting the needs and preferences of our people.
Voices Heard, Action Taken
We strengthen trust and accountability by engaging actively, listening openly, honouring lived experience, and turning feedback into action.
Commonwealth
Home Support Programme
(CHSP)
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) is funded by the Australian Government and helps elderly persons access entry-level support services to live independently and safely at home.
Residential Care
Our people are what really makes Mutkin unique. From the moment you arrive you will experience the caring, friendly and professional atmosphere. Our residential facility provides 24 hour care services and is staffed by suitably qualified employees.
Support at Home
Mutkin Community Care Support at Home Program provides services to help you stay at home as long as possible by supporting your assessed needs.
NDIS
Mutkin is a provider of the National Disability Scheme (NDIS), which is purposed to ensure every Australian with a disability is able to have access to the reasonable and necessary supports required to live an ordinary life.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Framework 2025–2035
Mutkin is guided by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Framework 2025-2035 which is a national plan focused on culturally safe, holistic and community-led care for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Learn more about the framework by downloading the PDF below.