Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2025–27 extension resources
This collection provides guidance materials for CHSP providers for the 2025–27 extension.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) resources
When to Request a Support Plan Review from an Assessor fact sheet
Fact sheet
This fact sheet explains the circumstances under which a service provider might request a Support Plan Review.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) funding boost for meals services
Fact sheet
The Australian Government is boosting funding for all CHSP providers delivering meal services to alleviate cost pressures. This fact sheet outlines what providers and older people need to know.
2024–25 Fair Work Commission Stage 3 (Tranche 1) Commonwealth Home Support Programme Base Funding Grant Opportunity
Fact sheet
We are funding Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) providers to meet the Fair Work Commission’s Stage 3 decision to increase award wages for some aged care workers. This fact sheet provides additional guidance for providers.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2025-27 Extension Webinar – Frequently Asked Questions
Guideline
This document answers some frequently asked questions from the CHSP 2025-27 Extension webinar held on 22 October 2024.
Proposed changes to Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) service list from 1 July 2025 – Fact sheet
Fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines what CHSP providers need to know about the proposed changes to the service list from 1 July 2025 to align with the Support at Home program.
Home Care Packages – access to $2,500 for urgent goods, equipment, and assistive technology
Fact sheet
Home Care Package care recipients who urgently need goods, equipment and assistive technology can now access up to $2,500 for equipment through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme.
Managing Commonwealth Home Support Programme service information in the My Aged Care ‘Find a Provider’ tool
Guideline
This guide explains how Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) providers should display their service information in the My Aged Care ‘Find a Provider’ tool.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Manual
Guideline
This 2024–2025 manual provides an overview of the CHSP, including the service types it funds and requirements for delivering those services. It is for CHSP providers to use, and forms part of their CHSP grant agreement.
Proposed changes to Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Data Exchange from 1 July 2025 – Fact sheet
Fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines what CHSP providers need to know about the proposed changes to reporting requirements to reflect service list changes and provide greater program assurance.
Changes to Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) – Fact sheet
Fact sheet
From 1 July 2025, there will be changes to the CHSP to help providers to prepare for the new Aged Care Act and transition to Support at Home no earlier than 1 July 2027. This fact sheet outlines what providers need to know about the planned changes to program delivery.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2025–27 Extension Provider Survey Overview
Guideline
This document provides information and guidance for CHSP providers to complete the CHSP 2025-27 Extension Survey by 13 November 2024.
Preparing for an emergency event – Home Care Package program and Commonwealth Home Support Program Services
Procedure
A checklist of activities to help aged care service delivery during emergency events. This list is for providers of the Home Care Package program and the Commonwealth Home Support Program.
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Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2025–27 extension webinar – Presentation recording
Presentation
Watch the video recording of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2025–27 extension webinar held on the 22 October 2024.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2025–27 extension – presentation slides
Presentation
View the presentation slides from the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2025–27 extension webinar on the 22 October 2024.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) service catalogue 2025–27
Fact sheet
This document shows the types of services provided as part of the CHSP for 2025–27.
2021 and 2022 Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) wellness and reablement report outcomes
Report
Read the findings of the 2021 and 2022 Wellness and Reablement Reports, which look at CHSP providers’ progress towards embedding wellness and reablement approaches. This helps us to gain a more in-depth understanding of how wellness and reablement is delivered in practice.
2023 Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) wellness and reablement report outcomes
Report
Read the findings of the 2023 Wellness and Reablement Report, which looks at CHSP providers’ progress towards embedding wellness and reablement approaches. This helps us to gain a more in-depth understanding of how wellness and reablement is delivered in practice.
Aged Care Worker Award Wage Increase – Stage 3 – Questions and answers
Fact sheet
This document provides answers to questions about the Fair Work Commission’s Stage 3 decision on the Aged Care Work Value Case which will deliver further increases to award wages for many aged care workers from 1 January 2025.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Growth Funding 2024–25 (GO6887) applicant feedback summary
Guideline
This is a summary of common reasons applicants in the CHSP Growth Funding 2024-25 grant opportunity were not successful. It also provides information on areas where less competitive applications could have been strengthened.
Supports for Providers of Aged Care: Expertise Directory (SPACED) – Frequently asked questions
Fact sheet
This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about the Supports for Providers of Aged Care: Expertise Directory (SPACED) tool.
Supports for Providers of Aged Care: Expertise Directory (SPACED)
App or tool
We are trialling the SPACED tool to help Commonwealth Home Support Providers (CHSP) providers access supports, resources, and information offered by Sector Support and Development (SSD) providers.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2024–25 extension – Provider update
Fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines what existing CHSP providers need to know about the CHSP 2024–25 Funding Extension Grant Opportunity and other program updates.
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Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) update for providers recording
Presentation
This webinar for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) providers covers current and future program changes and funding opportunities. It also provides an update on the aged care reforms and what they mean for the CHSP.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) update for providers – Webinar presentation slides – 16 November 2023
Presentation
These presentation slides are for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) providers webinar. It covered current and future program changes and funding opportunities. It also provided an update on the aged care reforms and what they mean for the CHSP.
In-home aged care reforms webinar – Frequently Asked Questions – May 2023
Fact sheet
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions from the fourth reforming in-home aged care webinar held on 18 May 2023.
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