Lebanese Muslim Association

What Lebanese Muslim Association does

The Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA) is a non-profit community organization founded in 1962 in Lakemba, NSW, and recognized as Australia's oldest nonprofit Islamic organization. LMA operates a portfolio of religious, educational, welfare, health and recreational services delivered primarily through its mosque network — Lakemba Mosque (the first solar-powered mosque in Australia, drawing 100,000+ attendees at Eid), Cabramatta Mosque (Othman Bin Affan), and Young Mosque (Omar Ibn Khattab) — and is expanding nationally with new sites in Melbourne (Strathmore) and Adelaide (Abu Bakr). Its service mix encompasses LMA Travel (Hajj and Umrah packages since 1994), Optimus Gym (male-only fitness), LMA Function Centre, Arabic School (since 1987) and Al-Azhar College Australia, youth programs (Lakemba Mosque Youth, Launch Pad, Youth Transition Support), welfare services (Bill Assistance, Food Bank, family and domestic violence support), and a 46-bed residential aged care facility (Aman Aged Care) with planned expansion.

LMA's business model is multi-stream and non-profit: donations and Zakat/Sadaqah contributions, government grants (Department of Home Affairs, CB-City Council Community Grants), fee-for-service facility hire (hall at $1,200 per 8-hour block with charity discounts), gym subscriptions, Hajj/Umrah package transactions, aged care per-diem revenue, and partnership-funded program delivery. The go-to-market is community-led through direct access at mosque facilities, school and community organization partnerships (Bankstown Senior College, Miller Technology High School, Chester Hill High School, STARTTS, Settlement Services International), online booking and donation platforms, and the dedicated LMA Travel office. The underlying technology layer is a community service delivery platform with website, online booking/payment, prayer calendar app (Masjidal), and a VR tour of Lakemba Mosque, but no proprietary AI or advanced technology stack.

LMA serves more than 1,000 members, 10,000+ community clients, and 100,000+ attendees at major events, with four wholly-owned subsidiaries — Feed the World Charity, Azhar College, Australian Mosque Alliance, and Aman Aged Care — supporting its religious, educational, charitable and care-services verticals. Headcount is 24 employees per firmographic data (with other sources citing 40+ staff), and the organization operates under the legal name "The Lebanese Moslem Association" registered as an incorporated entity in NSW, Australia.

Name

Lebanese Muslim Association

Legal name

THE LEBANESE MOSLEM ASSOCIATION

Website

https://lma.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Lebanese Muslim Association is Australia's oldest nonprofit Islamic organization, founded in 1962, operating a national network of mosques, Hajj/Umrah travel, education, welfare, youth, and aged care services for the Australian Muslim community across NSW, Victoria, and South Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Community Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hajj & Umrah Travel Agencies (THAKAHAA), Umrah/Hajj & Pilgrimage Air Ticketing Agencies (THAKALAI), Faith-Based Group Travel (Church/Mosque/Temple) Organizers (THAKAHAH)

Keywords

• Islamic community services
• Religious facility operations
• Islamic education programs
• Hajj and Umrah travel
• Faith-based aged care

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakemba

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: General donations supporting mosque maintenance, youth programs, and community initiatives. Zakat and Sadaqah collections for charitable distribution.
2. Facility Hire: Revenue from hiring out function centers, halls, studios, and fitness spaces for events, weddings, and community gatherings.
3. Gym Memberships: Optimus Gym membership fees for male-only fitness facilities including cardio room, strength room, and amenities.
4. Hajj and Umrah Travel Packages: All-inclusive Umrah and Hajj travel packages including flights, 5-star accommodation in Madinah and Makkah, meals, ground transportation, guides, and essentials package.
5. Government Grants and Sponsorship: Funding from Department of Home Affairs, CB-City Council Community Grants, and other government programs supporting youth transition support, family programs, and community services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LMA is Australia's oldest nonprofit Islamic organization (est. 1962, Lakemba, NSW), delivering an integrated portfolio of community services including mosque operations and Islamic counseling, Arabic and Islamic education (Arabic School, Al Azhar College), Hajj and Umrah travel packages, aged care services, youth and family programs, a community food bank and bill-assistance welfare program, hall/studio/gym facility hire, and funeral services. It is funded through donations, grants, facility hire fees, gym memberships, and travel package revenue, with all surplus reinvested into community programs.

Product overview

The Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA) operates as a comprehensive community organization offering a diverse portfolio of religious, educational, social, and recreational services. Founded in 1962, it serves as Australia's oldest nonprofit Islamic organization. The portfolio centers around three mosques (Lakemba Mosque, Cabramatta Mosque, and Young Mosque) and includes fitness facilities (Optimus Gym, LMA Fitness Hub), travel services (Hajj & Umrah since 1994), educational programs (Arabic School, Al Azhar College Australia), youth development (Lakemba Mosque Youth, Launch Pad entrepreneurship program, Youth Transition Support), community support services (Bill Assistance, Food Bank, Family Programs), religious services (Islamic Services, marriages, funerals), and facility hire (LMA Studio, Function Centre, Hall Hire). The LMA also operates aged care services through Aman Aged Care and provides charitable initiatives via Feed the World. All services align with Islamic values and serve the Muslim community across NSW.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LMA Travel: Islamic travel services offering Hajj and Umrah packages since 1994
• Optimus Health & Fitness
• LMA Studio
• Lakemba Mosque Youth
• Launch Pad

Products and services

• Mosque Operations and Religious Services Daily mosque operations at the Lakemba site including Friday prayers, daily congregational prayers, Islamic counseling, and religious guidance for the Australian Muslim community. Services are delivered by qualified imams and serve as the foundational offering of LMA.

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• SalaamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with Salaam for the Launch Pad youth entrepreneurship program, providing $5,000 in-kind support combined with LMA's $5,000 contribution for total prize pool of $10,000 in-kind support for young entrepreneurs aged 16-23.
• STARTTScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist Trauma Service providing culturally sensitive services and trauma-informed care for young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds through the LMA Youth Hub.
• SSI (Settlement Services International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing tailored programs that address unique challenges faced by newcomers to Australia, enhancing Youth Hub services for refugees and migrants.
• Department of Home AffairscoreOthersFunding partner supporting school programs that help young refugees and vulnerable migrants integrate successfully into Australian society.
• CB-City CouncilsupportingOthersCommunity Grants Program providing financial support for local community-based organisations to develop initiatives enhancing individual and community wellbeing in Canterbury Bankstown LGA. Categories include Community, Youth, Arts/Cultural, Sport/Recreation and Events.
• Al-Azhar University EgyptcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation partnership for Al-Azhar College Australia program, providing Azhari College degree and secondary certificate through collaboration with Al-Azhar branch in Lebanon and Dar al-Fatwa.
• Aman Aged CarecoreOthersAged care subsidiary operating 46-bed residential facility at Bankstown with expansion plans for high-care wing. Issued tender for architectural services for expansion project.
• Feed The World CharitycoreOthersCharitable subsidiary focusing on Zakat, Sadaqah, and emergency aid distribution during Ramadan and throughout the year.
• Australian Mosque AlliancesupportingOthersAlliance of mosques working together to strengthen Islamic community presence and services across Australia.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Turkish Islamic Trust of Australia (TITASA): Ethno-religious community organisation operating mosques and cultural centres across Australian states; comparable in operating model (mosque + cultural programs) but with Turkish-Australian focus rather than Lebanese-Australian.
• Islamic Society of Victoria (ISV): Long-established Victorian Muslim community organisation operating mosques and educational services; comparable in mission to LMA but concentrated in Victoria, providing a parallel regional model.

Broad incumbents

• Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC): National peak body representing Australian Muslims with affiliated state councils; overlaps with LMA's role as a community representative and provider of multi-state Islamic services, though with broader advocacy focus.
• NSW Jewish Board of Deputies: Established diaspora community advocacy and welfare organisation representing a similarly sized NSW ethnic-religious community; provides a comparable model of large-scale community representation, education, and government liaison.
• Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia: National Greek Orthodox community organisation with churches, schools, aged care, and welfare services nationwide; analogous in operating diversified verticals (worship, education, charity, aged care) under a faith-based umbrella.

Direct peers

• Muslim Aid Australia: Australia-based Muslim humanitarian and charity organisation collecting Zakat, Sadaqah, and donations for community welfare - directly comparable to LMA's Feed the World subsidiary and donation-funded community program model.
• Islamic Council of NSW (ICNSW): Peak Islamic body in NSW coordinating mosques and community organisations statewide; directly comparable to LMA at the state-council level with overlapping representation and community-services mandate.
• Al-Qiblah Travel & Tours: Australian Hajj and Umrah travel specialist offering all-inclusive packages from Australia to Saudi Arabia; directly comparable to LMA Travel as a competitor in the same religious-tourism niche.
• Pakistani Muslim Association (Sydney): Sydney-based ethnic Muslim community organisation providing religious, educational, and welfare services to a similar congregant base; comparable community-services model in the same western Sydney geography.

Emerging players

• Affinity Intercultural Foundation: Australian interfaith community organisation running social cohesion programs, youth initiatives, and community education; comparable in targeting young migrants and refugees through community-led engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/lma_au
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lebanese-muslim-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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