It was announced today that the Nepean Centre will join cape group, ensuring the continuity of vital respite services for children and families in Melbourne’s south.
The Nepean Centre has a proud history of supporting children and young people with disability, which cape will carry forward, building on a strong and trusted foundation.
cape group CEO, Glenn Hodgkin, said the move is about continuity, legacy, and future opportunity.
“The Nepean Centre has been doing important work for a long time. Our role now is simple — protect it, strengthen it, and build on it.”
“This is also a return to our roots. Supporting children and their families is where cape began in 1967, and we are excited to step back into that space.”
The Seaford site will continue to operate as a purpose-built respite home for children aged between 4 and 17 with higher support needs, providing short-term accommodation and support for families.
The transition introduces respite as a new service stream for cape group and expands its footprint into Melbourne’s south.
“We know families need flexible, high-quality respite. There is strong demand, and we are well placed to deliver it.”
Nepean Centre President, Elli Adams, said:
“Our Seaford home has been operating since 1988. Prior to that, our families and friends were instrumental in lobbying for the building of Nepean School in Klauer Street, Seaford. We are proud of what has been built at Nepean Centre. Joining cape group ensures this service continues and grows, with the same focus on children, families, and quality support.”
cape will take a staged and considered approach to the transition, with a clear focus on continuity, safeguarding, and maintaining the quality families expect.
“This is about getting the balance right,” Mr Hodgkin said. “Respecting what has been built, while creating more opportunities for the future.”