Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) 2025-27 Manual

Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) 2025-27 Manual

The CHSP 2025-27 Manual has 3 parts: 

Part A – About the CHSP 
This covers an overview of the program, 2025-27 reforms to in-home aged care, entry level services and wellness and reablement. 

Part B – Eligibility and delivery requirements 
This covers access to the CHSP, interaction with other programs, provider grant funding and client contributions and flexibility provisions. 

Part C – Administration and provider responsibilities 
This covers quality arrangements and client rights, incident management and staffing, financial responsibilities, provider reporting and systems management. 

Appendices A to G support the Manual with additional information. 

Summary of changes to the CHSP Manual from 1 July 2025

Appendix A - Inclusions and exclusions for CHSP service list

Appendix B – Embedding wellness and reablement in the CHSP overview

Appendix C – CHSP contacts, supports and resources for providers and clients

Appendix D – Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Police Certificate Guidelines

Appendix E – CHSP National Unit Price Ranges and Guide to the National CHSP Client Contribution Framework

Appendix F – CHSP Compliance Framework 2025-27

Appendix G – CHSP Selections Framework

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