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.

My Aged Care

Visit the My Aged Care website to find information about how to access Australian Government–funded 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 Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm.

Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Manual

This 2022–2023 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.

Latest news

Latest news

Your Aged Care Update newsletter issue #20

In this issue, Support at Home program to commence from 1 July 2025, Get involved: Provider workforce survey opens tomorrow.

Your Aged Care Update issue 17, 2023

In this issue, news about the reforms, sector news, information for home care providers and residential care providers.

Newsletters Your Aged Care Update issue 15, 2023

In this issue, Reminder: Star Ratings provider preview ending, New Government Provider Management System for residential aged care providers and more

Latest resources

Latest resources

COVID-19 vaccination – Commonwealth Home Support Programme workforce vaccination rates

This table shows workers’ COVID-19 vaccination rates for Commonwealth Home Support Programme providers across Australia.

Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Manual

This 2022–2023 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.

Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Service Catalogue

This chart shows the types of services provided as part of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).

CHSP provider fact sheet 2023–2024 extension

Following the October Budget, the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) has been extended until 30 June 2024. This fact sheet outlines what providers need to know about the 2023-24 Extension and associated program changes.

Related initiatives and programs

Reablement care trial for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)

We are trialling reablement care approaches among CHSP providers in selected regions. The trial will give us a better idea of how these approaches help senior Australians stay independent for longer. Find out how it affects CHSP providers.

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.

Residential aged care

Residential aged care is for senior Australians who can no longer live independently at home. The Australian Government funds residential aged care to make it more affordable and accessible.

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