Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) news
Register for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2025–27 extension webinar
We are hosting a webinar for CHSP providers on the 2025–27 grant extension process and update on what the new Aged Care Act will mean for the CHSP.
Take part in the quality indicators for in-home aged care pilot
We are looking for in-home aged care providers to take part in a pilot to test quality indicators.
Prepare clients for 3G network switch off
From 1 September 2024, major telecommunications providers will be switching off their 3G network. This may impact older people using 3G enabled devices, such as personal medical or alert alarms. Find out how you can prepare.
2024-25 Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Manual
A new look CHSP Manual for 2024-25 is now available
Growth funding grants now open to expand CHSP services
Two grant opportunities are now open for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme to address service gaps, ensuring services are available when and where they are needed most.
Webinar: CHSP Community Transport Pricing Pilot update
We are hosting a webinar on Thursday 28 March 2024 from 2-3pm (AEDT) to give an update on the CHSP Community Transport Pricing Pilot.
CHSP 2024–25 Funding Extension grant opportunity now open
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2024–25 Funding Extension Grant Opportunity (GO6821) is now open for current providers.
Additional $15 million in 2023-24 for CHSP ad hoc grant opportunity
An additional $15 million in 2023-24 is now available for the CHSP ad hoc grant opportunity (GO5672) to support providers.
New Support at Home program to be rolled out in 2 stages
From 1 July 2025, the new aged care Support at Home program will replace the existing Home Care Packages Program and Short-Term Restorative Care Programme. The Commonwealth Home Support Programme will transition no earlier than 1 July 2027.
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