The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)

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The Commonwealth Home Support Program (known as CHSP) aims to assist you to remain in your own home, enjoy the community that you are a part of and maintain your independence. 

The programme provides support if you are managing on your own but just need a little bit of help, or medium to short term care of you only need help for a short period of time, or whilst waiting for other funding to become available. 

It also provides entry-level support with: 

• Housework and meal preparation.
• Shopping and transport.
• Reaching social activities and group programs.
• Respite services to give carers a break.

Under the CHSP services are subsidised, meaning that you pay a small contribution towards the cost of each service you receive. Services are tailored to your needs, and to the type of care you have been approved to receive. 

Are CHSP Services right for you? 

You are eligible to receive help under the CHSP if: 

• You are 65 years or older, or over 50 years of age if you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• You want to maintain your independence and continue living in your own home.
• You are finding that you need a bit of support with daily tasks, or to give your carer a break in order to continue living at home.

Please note that CHSP is planned to end in June 2027 when it will be replaced by the Support at Home program. 

We have a dedicated Aged Care Team who will help you and your family through the process of accessing funding for the support you need. 

If you haven’t already been assessed by My Aged Care, our Aged Care Team can help you with that, too. 

After your assessment My Aged Care will send Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group a referral for the services you have been approved for.  

Contact our friendly team today to start the process. Call (02) 6558 2454 or have us contact you