The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) is an entry-level, in-home support program for older people who need assistance and services to live independently and safely at home. CHSP is intended to provide short-term support for people recovering from surgery or a fall, or low-level ongoing service while you wait for a Support at Home package to be assigned.
Our qualified and compassionate nursing staff will come to your home and provide short-term support with:
Our physiotherapist will visit you to discuss how you are managing your physical activities at home and in the community.
Physiotherapists are trained in the structure and function of the human body and its movement. They can diagnose and treat a range of conditions related to your strength, balance and mobility.
After a thorough assessment of your abilities, the physiotherapist will develop a plan, strategies and recommendations to help you live safely and independently at home.
While these services are mainly subsidised through the CHSP, there is a small co-contribution fee required. Pricing is flexible depending on individual circumstances.
Our Care Coordination team are happy to guide you through this process. Here are three steps you will need to complete to apply for CHSP services.
Basic eligibility for Australian Government-funded services requires you to be:
Once you have confirmed your eligibility, you can apply for the Commonwealth Home Support Program through the Government’s My Aged Care service.
You can either:
You will then be contacted by telephone for a confidential discussion with an approved My Aged Care assessor, who will ask you some questions.
Your answers will help them determine your suitability for the program and the level of support you need. If you require further support, they may direct you to a Support at Home package.
The assessor may then book in a suitable time to visit you at your home. You can have a family member or friend present at this meeting, if you wish. If they don’t book a time, continue to remain in touch with My Age Care and keep calling them on 1800 200 422.
If the assessor approves your funding at this meeting, they will give you a unique referral code(s) to access services in Step 3.
You can now start organising any eligible services through Royal Freemasons and other relevant providers.
Call 1800 756 091 to have a discussion with our supportive team about what services are right for you.
Call us today: 1800 756 091 or enter your details in the form and a member of our team will contact you.
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