Expressions of Interest for Aged Care Services and Assets

Shire of Manjimup invites Expressions of Interest for Aged and Community Care Services and Assets

The Shire of Manjimup is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced aged care service providers to take on the delivery of aged and community care services and management of associated assets. The divestment initiative seeks interest in a comprehensive package that includes community assets Moonya Lodge Nursing Home, the Wellness and Respite Community Centre, and the vacant residential aged care site on Hospital Avenue.

The package also includes aged and NDIS service delivery provided by Manjimup Home and Community Care, which supports approximately 400 clients throughout the Shire and surrounding districts. The EOI process is designed to identify providers who can ensure continuity of care, retain existing staff, maintain and grow local employment, and continue to deliver community-based services tailored to the Manjimup region.

This process reflects Council’s commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability and enhancement of these vital services by identifying a provider with the capacity and readiness to invest in the future of aged and community care across the region.

Shire President Donelle Buegge said Council’s decision to explore divestment was made after careful consideration of the changing aged care landscape and the increasing challenges for local governments operating in this space.

“The aged care sector is undergoing significant national reform, creating an environment where it’s becoming increasingly complex for local governments to directly deliver these services,” Shire President Buegge said. “Our priority is to ensure that the people who rely on these services continue to receive high-quality care, supported by an organisation with the scale and expertise to invest in their long-term future.”

Shire President Buegge said any future transition will be guided by the principles of continuity, quality, and community focus. “Our priority is to ensure that clients continue to receive high-quality, locally delivered care,” she said. “We’re seeking a provider that can not only continue existing services but also invest in expanding aged care capacity for the region. The Shire will retain ownership of the land and buildings, ensuring these assets remain in community hands.”

The EOI process will identify providers with the capacity, experience, and long-term commitment to the lower South West region. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to submit detailed proposals following the initial EOI assessment. Submissions for the EOI close at 5.00pm, Friday 14 November 2025. Further information and documentation is available on the Shire website.

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Authorised by Donelle Buegge, Shire President
Contact: 0409 114 681

Benjamin (Ben) Rose, Chief Executive Officer
Shammara Markotis, Manager Governance and Executive Services