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.

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

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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Changes to Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) – 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.

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.

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