Community Services

Compassionate and personalised in-home & community care

Capecare is trusted by our clients to help maintain their independence at home, providing a variety of services to make this possible, tailored to their needs. Our mission is to support seniors to age in place with dignity.

In-home care, in-home and day respite, a community social centre, allied health services and nursing care can be combined or stand along and supported by Support at Home or Commonwealth Home Support Program funding packages. We also provide self-funded tailored care.

View the icons to see the Community services we Capecare provides.

Contact our community manager to find out more: community@capecare.com.au, ph 08 9750 2097 or download our brochure.

Find out more about Support at Home packages and changes here.

Finding your perfect match

We help older community members live safely in their own homes by matching them with compassionate, trusted support workers who fit their needs and personalities. Think of it as thoughtful matchmaking for you or your loved one.

Wondering about how home care services can assist you or a loved one? View and listen to George’s story and Pam’s story below.

Personal Care

Garden and Home Maintenance

Shopping and Community Support

Domestic Assistance

Respite For Carers

Group Social Support

Allied Health Services

Nursing Services

Group Wellness and Reablement Classes

Useful Links

Capecare’s Support at Home Guide

External links

Where to start

What is home help?

What a Support at Home package looks like

How do I find out more about the new Support at Home program and funding?

What Commonwealth Home Support Package funding looks like

Where to access respite support and information

Depending on your preferences and eligibility Capecare offers a range of options for home care support Busselton, Dunsborough and the South West

Commonwealth Home Support Program – CHSP
Commonwealth Home Support Program services provide entry level support services to assist those that meet the eligibility requirements to remain independent in their own homes.

Capecare offers a range of individual CHSP services, for more information contact us.

Please note: The Commonwealth Home Support Program will transition to the new Australian Government Support at Home program no earlier than 1 July 2027. Find out more
Home Care Packages
Home Care Packages offer a more comprehensive level of care and services to people assessed to require more support. Eligibility for Home Care Packages is determined by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).

Our Home Care Packages are personalised ‘packages’ of care, we will partner with you to tailor your service to meet your needs and preferences. For more information contact us.

Please note: The Australian Government is launching the new Support at Home Program from 1 November 2025 to replace the Home Care Packages Program. Find out more how this new system will work to enable older people to stay at home for longer.
Private/Fee For Service
Capecare can also offer a range of home services and supports under a private fee arrangement.

For more information please contact us.
24 Hour Respite (Short Stay in a Supported Environment)
Capecare offers short stay Respite accommodation options for stays from 2 days to 6 weeks. Our respite service is available for people living at home with a carer that requires a break, or you may just need some additional help and support in the short term. Our homely accommodation offers carers and families the peace of mind that their loved one is in a safe and comfortable environment with 24-hour staffing and support. Whilst in respite, you will enjoy a private room with an ensuite bathroom facilities, tasty and nutritious meals cooked on site and an engaging socially connected environment that offers a range of leisure activities. We also offer comprehensive Allied Health Support options including group reablement programs for a small additional fee.

24 hour respite can be accessed in a few different ways:

– With funding from your Home Care Package. Your Package can be with Capecare, or another provider, you can just ask them to contact us to arrange respite accommodation for you.

– With CHSP funding through the service offering ‘Cottage Respite’. The Regional Assessment Service will assess your need for cottage respite and allocate the correct funding type to you to allow your carer to have a break.

– By a private arrangement with Capecare. There is no time limit on private respite – Please speak to our admissions team for further information.
Social Centre
Our Social Centre is co-located within our Busselton Campus. We offer a flexible program of events and activities, nutritious meals, and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

You will have the opportunity to enjoy relationships with others and connect with your local community. Our skilled and experienced staff are here to help you enjoy activities at the centre and go on social outings. We will work with you to understand your goals and interests so we can incorporate them into our planned activities and events.

If you are caring for someone, our social centre can support you both to enjoy meaningful time, activity and engagement with others.

CAPECARE BUSSELTON

20 Ray Ave, Busselton WA 6280
Ph: 08 9750 2000
Fax: 08 9755 4696

Community Care & Respite: 08 9750 2097

CAPECARE DUNSBOROUGH

171 Naturaliste Tce, Dunsborough WA 6281
Ph: 08 9786 5555
Fax: 08 9786 5508

Community Care & Respite: 08 9750 2097

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