Info sessions to help navigate aged care options

The Federal Government is introducing changes to the way home care services are charged from July 1.

A new Support at Home program will replace Home Care Packages and the Short-Term Restorative Care Program.

Capecare is presenting two free information sessions to help people understand the changes, and share information on respite care and aged care services in the community.

Community Manager Lesley Cunningham said the changes would help older people stay in their homes for longer.

“We’ve been planning for these changes being implemented and are keen to share information with our community members so they can find out how they can access our services,” she said.

“The new process will improve access to services and our goal at Capecare is to keep our community clients at home for as long as possible, connecting them to our services and dedicated support workers to allow them to age in place with dignity.

“Capecare provides a community social centre, respite stays, in-home respite care, allied health and in-home care so we are able to provide our clients with consistent care, tailored to their needs.

Find out about how you or a loved one can access federal funding and Capecare’s services on Thursday 12 June at 10.30am at 20 Ray Avenue Busselton, or on Wednesday 11 June at the CWA Rooms at 171 Naturaliste Terrace from 9am to 11am.

Morning tea will be provided and Capecare’s Community team will be on hand to answer all of your questions.