Popular Search Terms
mecwacare is proudly a not-for-profit, non-denominational charitable organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 64 years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential services, community and in-home nursing, and care and support services for the elderly and those with a disability.
mecwacare was founded by a small group of volunteers concerned about the elderly and vulnerable in their local area, and formally became the Malvern Elderly Citizens Welfare Association (MECWA) in 1959. In 2007, MECWA changed its name to mecwacare to better represent the organisation’s focus as it grew into a major provider of aged care and disability services across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
We provide optimal choice for people of all ages, irrespective of financial, religious, cultural or lifestyle background. Today, we care for more than 17,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria through a highly integrated service network operated by more than 2000 employees and more than 500 volunteers. Our staff are culturally and linguistically diverse, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.
Caring is at the heart of everything we do.
Partnering with the elderly and people with a disability to live fulfilling and purposeful lives.
Enhancing life changing experiences with our community
Our values are at the centre of everything we do: Caring, Accountable, Respectful and Ethical
We passionately live these values through:
We support our residents and clients through all stages of their life journey by providing high quality, respectful and safe care.
mecwacare acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands upon which our services and programs are delivered and pays our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.
A Charter of Rights outlines what you can expect from mecwacare and other providers of care and services so that we have a shared understanding to enable us to work with you to achieve safe and quality aged care.