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.
Quality Service
Mutkin’s service delivery model is governed by the new Aged Care Quality Standards and supported by onsite nursing staff 24/7 delivering person centred, trauma aware and healing inform culturally safe care. Onsite clinical leadership is delivered by our Clinical Nurse Manager as well as tailor made care planning. Local GP visits Mutkin weekly and Allied Health Services visits are contracted services.
Community and Family Life
At Mutkin, we believe it is vitally important to stay engaged with family life and the community. Our passionate team are committed to providing you with a range of activities for you to get involved with every day. Whatever your passion may be, or if there’s something you’re interested in that isn’t on offer, speak with our team who are always excited to hear new ideas and suggestions.
We have an activities planner with daily activities and programs and special occasions that are celebrated at least once each month. Family and friends are invited and encouraged to participate as much as possible in our lifestyle activities. These include cognitive activities including puzzles, cultural and spiritual activities, in-home concerts, day trips, movies, karaoke, NAIDOC activities, pamper days and exercise program. Mutkin also accommodates visiting groups from churches, schools, TAFE colleges, community groups and organisations internal and external to Yarrabah.
Homely Rooms
Mutkin has 10 high care beds in a purpose built High care building and 16 Low care beds in a former hostel style arrangement. The tired low care building is current undergoing a refurbishment.
Eligibility
Residential Care require clients to be assessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).
You may be eligible for a residential care if you are:
- an older person who needs coordinated services to help you to stay in your home
- a younger person with a disability, dementia or other special care needs that are not met through other specialist services.
Accessing the service
To access this service you will need to contact My Aged Care. Visit www.myagedcare.gov.au to find information about aged care and accessing the services that are right for you or call the My Aged Care contact centre on 1800 200 422 from 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 2pm Saturday (your local time, no matter where in Australia you live).
Alternatively ring Mutkin on (07) 40 569 290 and one of our friendly staff will assist you with your request.