Commonwealth Home Support Programme
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) is an entry level home support program that helps older adults to live independently in their homes and communities. It also provides respite services to give carers a break.
The program aims to:
- help people live as independently as possible
- focus on working with them, rather than doing things for them
- build on people’s individual strengths and abilities
- give a small amount of help to a large number of people.
These services help older Australians to:
- stay independent and safe in their own homes
- delay or avoid high-level care such as residential care in an aged care (nursing) home
- stay socially active
- stay connected with their community
Eligibility
The CHSP is for older Australians who need support to live independently at home and are aged 65 years or over (50 or over for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples) and have functional limitations and need assistance.
If your needs are more complex, a Home Care Package could be better suited to you.
Service provider
The service provider for the Commonwealth Home Support Program is West Wimmera Health Service
Phone: 5391 4333
More information
Fees
Consumers are expected to contribute towards the cost of the services they receive, if they can afford to do so. Consumers will not be asked to cover the full cost of services. Consumers will not be denied services if they are unable to contribute to the cost of the services.
Fact sheets
The Department of Health Aged Care publishes documentation in relation to in-home aged care programs. These are available here:
Assistive technologies and home modifications scheme for in-home aged care.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
Transitioning to the new in-home aged care program older australians fact sheet no-1.pdf(PDF, 696KB)
To remain involved with the in-home aged care consultations, please visit the department's Ageing and Aged Care Engagement Hub