Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
The CHSP provides entry-level support for older people who need some help to stay at home. Service providers work with them to maintain their independence and keep them as well as possible. Find out what service providers need to know about this program.
Top tasks
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Learn about the CHSP
What the CHSP is, why it's important, who it is for, and how it works. -
Understand your responsibilities
If you provide government-subsidised CHSP services, you have certain responsibilities. Find out what they are. -
Explore grants and funding
Find out how CHSP funding works, how to apply for grants, and the different types of funding rounds. -
Manage your CHSP services
Learn what CHSP providers need to do to manage their services.
My Aged Care
Visit the My Aged Care website to find information about how to access Australian Government–funded aged care services. You can apply for an assessment online and search for local aged care providers that meet your needs. You can also call Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme Manual 2018–2020
The manual is for CHSP-funded service providers. It gives an overview of the CHSP, including the service types it funds and requirements for delivering those services.
Latest news
Updates for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) service providers
What's new: The CHSP Program manual 2020–22 has been updated.
Data upload deadline for CHSP ‘grandfathered clients’ extended to 26 March 2021
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) providers now have until Friday 26 March to submit grandfathered client data into the My Aged Care provider portal.
REMINDER: CHSP grandfathered client additional migration – My Aged Care provider portal closes on 29 January 2021
The My Aged Care provider portal will close at 11:59pm AEDT Friday 29 January 2021.
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Related initiatives and programs
Reablement care trial for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
We are trialling reablement care approaches among CHSP providers in selected regions. The trial will give us a better idea of how these approaches help senior Australians stay independent for longer. Find out how it affects CHSP providers.
Home Care Packages Program
The Australian Government subsidises organisations to provide home care services to eligible older people. As an approved provider of Home Care Packages, make sure you understand how funding works, the fees you can charge, and what your responsibilities are.
Residential aged care
Residential aged care is for senior Australians who can no longer live independently at home. The Australian Government funds residential aged care to make it more affordable and accessible.