What is the Commonwealth Home Support Programme?
Commonwealth Home Support Programme is entry-level home care for older people who require a small amount of support. Funding allows for a few hours of weekly help. You will have to make a financial contribution towards your services, usually on a service by service basis. Care Connect will assess you and your situation to decide this amount.
- One level of care is available
- Specific services
- Financial contributions are needed
Approx: 1-2hrs weekly
Available with Care Connect in: NSW VIC
- Short-term entry-level care for approx 1-3 hrs per week.
- An application is required through the My Aged Care portal.
- The Regional Assessment Service reviews eligibility. This generally takes 1-2 months but may vary.
- Specific services provided with minimal flexibility.
- CHSP is commonly used as an interim funding option for people waiting for a Home Care Package to be assigned.
- As your circumstances change, Care Connect can help you apply for a Home Care Package.
- Your situation is reviewed annually to access change.
- With CHSP you are required to make a financial contribution towards your services.