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.
Apply for Support at Home and new Aged Care Act Transition Support 2024-25 Grant Opportunity (GO7421)
This grant opportunity will provide one-off funding of $10,000 (excl GST) towards the cost of upgrading IT systems to meet new reporting obligations under the new Aged Care Act and CHSP providers’ 2025-27 grant agreements.
Apply online via GrantConnect before 2pm (AEDT) 25 February 2025.
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 more information in the CHSP 2025-27 extension – provider update
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.
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
2024-25 Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) – Growth Funding (GO6887) funded providers
2024-25 Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) – First Nations Growth Funding (GO6888) funded providers
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2025-27 Extension – Provider update
When to Request a Support Plan Review from an Assessor fact sheet
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.