Aged Care - Commonwealth Home Support Packages

A Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) is available for seniors who need simple support.

Funded by the Australian Government, CHSP services can help you live a more independent life at home.

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. My Aged Care is the Australian Government’s starting point on your aged care journey. Find and access the government-funded services you need.

What does CHSP cost?

Funding	Hourly Fees	Financial Hardship
If approved for CHSP, much of the cost will be covered by your funding	You’ll only be asked to contribute a modest hourly fee for the services you receive	If you are experiencing financial hardship, you might be able to have this waived

Are you eligible for CHSP?

Eligibility for this program is based on your support needs and age. If you’re having trouble with everyday tasks and feel that a little support could improve your health and wellbeing, CHSP could be right for you.

To be eligible for this program, you must be aged:

65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people), or
50 years or older (45 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) and on a low income, homeless, or at risk of being homeless.

Check if you meet the requirements for an assessment, or apply for an aged care assessment now.

If your needs are more complex, a Home Care Package could be better suited to you.

Services

Day Clubs and Activities
We run a range of clubs and activities at the Wellness & Respite Community Centre offering your loved one:

Quiz & crafting days
Guest speakers
New skills to learn
International lunches
Dementia specific club
Community outings

Dementia Care
Family carers can enjoy a short break, confident in the knowledge that their loved one is enjoying a wonderful time with caring, staff and friends, enjoying:

Activities
Time with friends
Wellbeing time

Domestic Assistance
We're here to help you around the house. Whatever the task, we have a skilled team who are up to the job:

House cleaning
Mopping
Bed making
Vacuuming
Sweeping
Laundry

Home and Garden Maintenance
Our outdoors team will assist you or your loved one in maintaining the house and garden. We offer:

Weeding
Mowing
Pruning
Planting
Irrigation setup
Composting setup

Personal Care
Personal care is a sensitive topic, which is why we offer bespoke services that are specific to you or your loved one's needs. These services include:

Oral health
Hair care
Shaving
Nursing
Make-up & beauty
Showering & dressing
Continence management

Respite
Our respite services are there so carers can take a breather whenever they need.

In-home options
eight bed respite house
Short & medium-term stays
Trained staff
Access to activities

Social Support
Our team are always on hand to help you or your loved one stay socially connected in the way that is important. We do this by engaging in the things you or your loved one enjoy:

Reading
Board games
Conversations
Shopping
Playing music
Sports outings

Transport
Our team are always on hand to help you or your loved one stay socially connected in the way that is important. We do this by engaging in the things you or your loved one enjoy: