Jewish Care

What Jewish Care does

Jewish Care Victoria is a non-profit charitable organisation (legally Jewish Care (Victoria) Inc.) headquartered at 619 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, delivering integrated aged care, disability support, social services, and Holocaust survivor programs to the Victorian Jewish community. The organisation traces its origins to 1848 when it was founded as the Melbourne Jewish Philanthropic Society, and today employs more than 650 staff and 340 volunteers. Services are anchored in three residential aged care homes — the Hannah & Daryl Cohen Family Building in Windsor (156 beds), the Smorgon Family Building in Carnegie (120 beds), and Gary Smorgon House in Caulfield — complemented by a disability respite centre, five community disability residences, two Active Living Centres, in-home services, community housing, and a Holocaust Survivor Support Program.

The service portfolio spans residential aged care (offering Traditional, Classic, Choice, Premium, Superior, and Standard room tiers), government-subsidised in-home support across four Home Care Package levels plus the Commonwealth Home Support Program, NDIS-registered disability services, social work and psychology support, youth mentoring, employment services, financial counselling, and pastoral care. All kitchens are kosher-certified, every residential site includes a synagogue with dedicated rabbinical support, and staff speak Yiddish, Russian, French, Hebrew, German, Hungarian and Polish to serve culturally and linguistically diverse clients.

Jewish Care is funded through a mixed model: Commonwealth and Victorian government programs (My Aged Care, NDIS, CHSP, Support at Home), Claims Conference and Alfred Landecker Foundation grants for Holocaust survivor services, client contributions, and a diversified philanthropic base (Annual Appeal, Monthly Giving / Star Club, Simcha Giving, Gifts in Wills, and a multi-decade $200M Capital Campaign). Its core differentiators are cultural specificity (Jewish values, kosher observance, multilingual staff) and a community-anchored delivery model sustained over 175 years of continuous operation.

Name

Jewish Care

Legal name

Jewish Care (Victoria) Inc.

Website

https://jewishcare.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1848

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Jewish Care Victoria is a Melbourne-based non-profit providing aged care, disability support, social services, and Holocaust survivor programs to the Victorian Jewish community, operating three residential homes, in-home services, and community programs with 650+ staff.

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Product category

Community Aged Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Social Assistance (624), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK), Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Senior Day Programs) (HLADAIAB), Conversation, Cognitive Stimulation & Activity Facilitation (HSABAAAB), Benefits, Insurance & Entitlement Navigation (Medicare/Medicaid/VA/LTC) (HSABAIAG)

Keywords

• Aged care services
• Disability support
• Community social services
• Senior living
• Holocaust survivor support

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Jewish Care receives significant funding from government sources including the Commonwealth Home Support Program, Home Care Packages (Support at Home), NDIS, and Claims Conference grants for Holocaust survivor support services.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The organisation conducts an Annual Appeal and accepts donations through various programs including Monthly Giving (Star Club), Simcha Giving (celebration donations), Giving in Memory, B'nei Mitzvah Giving, and Gifts in Wills. The Capital Campaign is a major fundraising initiative.
3. Client Contributions: Clients may contribute to the cost of care services where they can afford it, particularly under government-subsidised programs like Commonwealth Home Support Program.
4. Housing Rent: Jewish Care's Housing Support service calculates rent fees using a social housing model for residents in their housing stock.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jewish Care is a nonprofit charitable organization that delivers aged care, disability support, social services, Holocaust survivor support, and Jewish life services to the Victorian Jewish community in Melbourne, Australia. Offerings span residential aged care, in-home disability and community support, welfare assistance, and culturally specific programs for Jewish community members, particularly Holocaust survivors and older adults.

Product overview

Jewish Care Victoria operates as a comprehensive health and community services organization serving the Victorian Jewish community. The organization offers a multi-service platform architecture centered around Residential Aged Care (three facilities: Windsor, Carnegie, and Caulfield), In-Home Services with Support at Home packages, Active Living Centres, Social Services (including housing, youth mentoring, employment, financial, and psychological support), Disability Support & Services (respite, accommodation, NDIS coordination), Holocaust Survivor Support Program, and Jewish Life services. The portfolio integrates Kosher-certified residential and in-home care with specialized programs for Holocaust survivors and culturally-specific disability services, supported by community housing and resource hubs. All services are designed with Jewish cultural and religious observances integrated throughout.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Holocaust Survivor Support Program (HSSP): Program addressing the needs of Holocaust survivors who meet criteria for funded services at home and in the community
• Active Living Centre
• Hand-in-Hand Model of Care
• Star Club Monthly Giving Program
• Cash for Services (CFS) Program

Products and services

• Residential Aged Care Residential aged care services for older members of the Victorian Jewish community, including accommodation, personal care, nursing, meals, and culturally Jewish-observant living (e.g., kosher food, Shabbat observance). Provided within Jewish Care-operated aged care homes in Melbourne.
• Independent Living / Retirement Living Self-contained independent living accommodation options for older Jewish adults, combined with access to community programs, meals, and on-site support services as needed.
• In-Home and Community Disability Support Disability support delivered in clients' homes and in community settings for Jewish Victorians with disability, including personal care, daily living assistance, social participation, and allied health coordination.
• Holocaust Survivor Support Program Dedicated, trauma-informed support services for Holocaust survivors and their families, including case management, social and emotional support, welfare assistance, and culturally appropriate care planning.
• Community Social Services and Jewish Life Programs Broader Jewish community programs including welfare assistance, social support, education, cultural programming, volunteering, and community engagement for Jewish people of all ages in Victoria.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 175 years of continuous service to the Victorian Jewish community

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported by South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Program, with funding made available through the Commonwealth Government's PHN Program.
• Jewish Community Crisis Management TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish Care is part of the Jewish Community Crisis Management Team, working as one community to respond to antisemitism and provide psychological support and counselling.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bolton Clarke: Bolton Clarke is one of Australia's largest nonprofit aged care and community service providers, operating residential aged care homes, home care packages, and allied health services across multiple states. Comparable to Jewish Care in operating a multi-site residential and home care nonprofit model, though at much greater scale and without cultural specificity.
• Life Without Barriers: Life Without Barriers is one of Australia's largest NDIS-registered disability service providers, offering supported accommodation, respite, and daily living supports. Comparable to Jewish Care's disability services arm, though Life Without Barriers is national and non-culturally specific.
• ACH Group: ACH Group is a South Australian nonprofit offering residential aged care, home care, and retirement living. Comparable as a community-owned, multi-service aged care nonprofit, though serving a different state.
• Multicap: Multicap is a Queensland-based NDIS provider offering supported accommodation, respite, and day programs for people with disability. Comparable as a nonprofit disability support provider with residential and community-based service lines, though smaller scale than Jewish Care's integrated model.
• Uniting AgeWell: Uniting AgeWell is a faith-based nonprofit aged care provider in Victoria and Tasmania operating residential aged care, independent living, and home care. It is comparable as a Victorian-headquartered, faith-affiliated, multi-service community aged care nonprofit.
• Montefiore: Montefiore is a leading Jewish aged care, retirement living, and home care provider in Sydney. It is the closest direct peer to Jewish Care Victoria, offering residential aged care with kosher kitchens and Jewish cultural services in another Australian state.

Broad incumbents

• Bupa Aged Care Australia: Bupa Aged Care operates a national portfolio of residential aged care homes and home care services, including in Victoria. Comparable as a broad incumbent in residential and home-based aged care competing for the same client pool and government funding.
• Estia Health: Estia Health is a large ASX-listed residential aged care operator with significant Victorian exposure. Comparable as a competitor for residential aged care beds and government funding, though at greater national scale and as a for-profit.
• Regis Healthcare: Regis Healthcare operates a large national portfolio of residential aged care facilities across Australia, including in Victoria. It is comparable as a major residential aged care operator competing for similar government funding and clients, though it is for-profit and operates nationally.

Regional players

• Jewish House: Jewish House is a Sydney-based Jewish welfare organization providing crisis accommodation, social work, and community support. Comparable as a Jewish community welfare nonprofit in Australia offering social services and housing support, though focused on crisis intervention rather than aged care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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