Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) is an entry level home help program for seniors. Depending on your needs, the support services that you may be eligible for under CHSP include home help, personal care, home maintenance, help with shopping, meal preparation, transport to appointments, and social activities in the community, nursing care, allied health support services or respite care for your family carer.
Assessment: To access CHSP services you will need to be assessed by a Regional Assessment Service (RAS).
To apply for an assessment, you need to contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or their webpage
www.myagedcare.gov.au
Costs: You do not need an income assessment to access CHSP services and your age pension will not be affected. You are required to make a contribution to the provider of services delivered under the CHSP.
Home Care Packages Program (HCPC)
The four levels of Home Care Packages Program offer packages of home care services to support peop
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