Coptic Need for Aged Care
December 2, 1978
Over 40 years ago, the Very Rev. Fr Mina Nematalla (May God rest his soul) recognised the need for Aged care in the Coptic Community
Read moreSite Identified in Guildford
December 6, 2007
In 2007, the Diocese Property Planning Board and Steering Committee identified 2500 sq.m for an Aged Care Facility in St. Anthony and St Paul Church (Guildford) – but nothing ever eventuated.
Read moreSt Maurice Aged Care journey starts
December 6, 2011
In 2011, the ACFA (Australian Christian Family Association) and COPTS Inc, recognised the need for Aged Care. Later COPTS Inc. discovered that the Constitution did not allow them to establish Aged Care Facility. This was the start of St Maurice Aged Care Committee
Read moreFundraising Dinner
February 19, 2012
The first SMAC Fundraiser was held on 19th February 2012
Read moreEstablishment of St Maurice Aged Care Ltd
September 20, 2012
St Maurice Aged Care Ltd is registered as a Company. – Limited by Guarantee – Income Tax & FBT Exept – Not-For-Profit (NFP)
Read moreRegistered as a Charity
December 3, 2012
SMAC registered as an Australian Charity and Not-For-Profit
Read moreFundraising Dinner
May 19, 2013
Second Fundraising Dinner was held at the Novotel Brighton
Read moreCommunity Services Grant Issued
September 3, 2013
The Department of Community Services provides St Maurice Aged Care with a Grant for $4950.00
Read morePartnership with Ark Healthcare Bankstown
June 6, 2015
St Maurice Aged Care Ltd and Ark Health Care announce a partnership to provide professional care services to the frail aged of the Coptic Community in a residential care facility located in Bankstown.
Read moreGranted Approved Provider Status
May 13, 2016
Application by St Maurice Aged Care Ltd to become an approved provider of aged care under the Aged Care Act 1997 was received by the Department of Health on 4 November 2015. The approval was granted on 13th May 2016 for the provision of Residential and Home Care.
Read moreACAR Application 2016
July 4, 2016
ACAR 2016 applications open
Read moreConcept DA Approval from Blacktown City Council
December 6, 2017
Stage 1 of the Concept Development Application was approved for a 6 storey including a medical centre, restaurant/cafe and rehabilitation centre, seniors housing for 75 beds on three levels and 28 residential apartments with 2 levels of basement car parking and service spaces
Read moreDiocese Purchases Land in Blacktown
February 28, 2018
The St Maurice Aged Care sub-committee was established to engage with the Diocese in April 2017. HG Bishop Daniel exchanges contracts for the purchase of the Three (3) blocks in Blacktown
Read moreACAR Applications 2018
July 2, 2018
ACAR 2018 applications open
Read moreDA Submission
June 19, 2023
A full DA submission to Blacktown City Council for 7 floors. Next Steps:- DA Approval (Q2 2024) Construction commences (Q3 2024) Construction completed (Q2 2026) Fitout and commission (Q3 2026) Operational (Q4 2026)
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Your enthusiastic prayers and financial support are needed and as St Paul said: “I can do everything in Jesus who strengthens me”.