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.
Fair Work Commission wage rise update – September 2024
Following the Fair Work Commission’s Aged Care Work Value Case Stage 3 decision, CHSP providers will be able to apply for grant opportunities for additional funding to support increased award wages.
This will ensure that CHSP providers are supported to pass on the award wage increases to eligible staff.
More information about these grant opportunities will be available in the coming months.
CHSP 2025–27 extension webinar
We are hosting a webinar on Tuesday 22 October 2024 from 2:00 – 3:30pm (AEDT) for CHSP providers.
The webinar will cover:
- the 2025–27 grant extension process
- upcoming CHSP grant opportunities
- changes to the design of CHSP under the new Aged Care Act.
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.
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.
Resources
Resources
2021 and 2022 Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) wellness and reablement report outcomes
2023 Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) wellness and reablement report outcomes
Aged Care Worker Award Wage Increase – Stage 3 – Questions and answers
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Growth Funding 2024–25 (GO6887) applicant feedback summary
Related work
Community Transport Pricing Pilot
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.