The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) is an Australian Government-funded aged care program. It provides entry-level support in the home to help older Australians to stay living independently.
CHSP services include things like help around the home, meals, personal care, transport and allied health services.
As your care needs change over time, extra support options are available to help you continue living well at home.
CHSP helps older Australians maintain independence, continue living safely at home and access support with everyday tasks.
CHSP may be suitable if you:
need a small amount of help to continue living independently at home
only require one or two support services like household help, transport, personal care or allied health services
To be eligible for CHSP you must be:
65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people), or
50 years or older (45 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people), on a low income and homeless, or at risk of being homeless
Many people start with CHSP and move to a higher level of support as their needs change.
Signs that it might be time to look for more support include:
