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.

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.

2024–25 Fair Work Commission Stage 3 (Tranche 1) CHSP Base Funding Grant Opportunity now open

The 2024-25 FWC CHSP Base Funding Grant Opportunity (GO7358) is now open for eligible CHSP providers.

This one-off payment will help CHSP providers to meet increases to award wage increases for eligible aged care workers from 1 January 2025. 

Apply online via GrantConnect before 2pm on 9 January 2025 (AEDT).

For more information, refer to the provider fact sheet and Grant Opportunity Guidelines.

CHSP 2025–27 extension

The CHSP is being extended from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2027. 

Ahead of the transition to Support at Home, the introduction of the new Aged Care Act will change the way CHSP services are funded, regulated and delivered.

Find out more about the 2025–27 extension process and changes to the CHSP.

My Aged Care

If you need some help around the house or think it’s time to look into aged care homes, My Aged Care is here to help.

Visit the My Aged Care website to find information about how to access 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 1800 200 422 Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm.

My Aged Care

Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Manual

This 2024–2025 manual provides an overview of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), including the service types it funds and requirements for delivering those services. It is for CHSP-funded service providers to use, and forms part of their CHSP grant agreement.

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Resources

Resources

Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Manual

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.

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The pilot will help us better understand running costs and test alternative funding models and policy for CHSP transport services.

Wellness and reablement initiative

We have developed online resources to help CHSP service providers embed wellness and reablement approaches into their organisational practices and service delivery.

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.

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