Community Services

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.

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.

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)

We offer short stay 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 collocated 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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