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
DEX Exchange toolkit (Stage 1)
Terms of reference
The DEX provider toolkit steps out the IT and system changes and requirements needed for 1 July 2025.
Data Exchange Dictionary (Stage 1)
Terms of reference
The Data Exchange Dictionary (Data Dictionary) assists CHSP service providers to enter data into the Data Exchange (DEX).
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2023-2024 – Contracted providers and funding
Report
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) – Contracted providers and funding amounts of all 2023-24 CHSP providers contracted until 30 June 2024
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2022-2023 – Contracted providers and funding
Report
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) – Contracted providers and funding amounts of all 2022-23 CHSP providers contracted until 30 June 2023
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2021-2022 – Contracted providers and funding
Report
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) – Contracted providers and funding amounts of all 2021-22 CHSP providers contracted until 30 June 2022
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2020-2021 – Contracted providers and funding
Report
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) – Contracted providers and funding amounts of all 2020-21 CHSP providers contracted until 30 June 2021
CHSP provider update – Draft Aged Care Rules (Release 4b)
Report
This document is to further explain the draft Rules released under the Stage 4b consultation on the Rules for the new Aged Care Act.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2024-2025 – Contracted providers and funding
Report
Funding amounts of all current 2024-25 CHSP providers contracted until 30 June 2025.
The new regulatory model – Guidance for CHSP providers
Fact sheet
This document provides guidance for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) providers about the new regulatory model.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) post-Budget communication – Fair Work Commission Stage 3 decision
Letter
A copy of the letter the department sent CHSP providers after the 2025-26 Budget, regarding the Fair Work Commission’s Stage 3 decision under the Aged Care Work Value Case and those aged care workers whose award wages increased from 1 January 2025.
Letter template for unassessed Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) clients
Template
A letter template developed to help CHSP providers to support their unregistered and unassessed CHSP clients in the lead up to the new Aged Care Act 2024 coming into effect on 1 July 2025.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) provider fact sheet – Supporting unregistered and unassessed CHSP clients
Fact sheet
This fact sheet has been developed as guidance material for CHSP providers to support their unregistered and unassessed CHSP clients in the lead up to the new Aged Care Act 2024 coming into effect on 1 July 2025.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) provider letter – Supporting unregistered and unassessed CHSP clients
Letter
A copy of the letter the department sent CHSP providers to support their unregistered and unassessed CHSP clients in the lead up to the new Aged Care Act 2024.
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Commonwealth Home Support Programme 2025–27 extension and reforms update – webinar video
Presentation
This webinar was for CHSP providers. It covered the 2025-27 extension and changes under the new Aged Care Act.
2024-25 Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) – First Nations Growth Funding (GO6888) funded providers
Dataset
A list of providers successfully funded under the 2024-25 CHSP First Nations Growth Funding (GO6888) grant opportunity.
2024-25 Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) – Growth Funding (GO6887) funded providers
Dataset
A list of providers successfully funded under the 2024-25 CHSP Growth Funding (GO6887) grant opportunity.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2025-27 Extension – Provider update
Fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines what existing CHSP providers need to know about the 2025-27 extension and associated program changes. We will be contacting all CHSP providers early 2025 with next steps including the Grant Opportunity Guidelines for the 2025-27 extension.
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) 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.
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.
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