Commonwealth Home Support Programme

As you get older, everyday tasks can become more difficult. Even though you need help, you may still want to live at home. Asking for help doesn't mean losing your independence or moving out of home.

The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) helps older Australians access entry-level support services to live independently and safely at home.

CHSP works with you to maintain your independence rather than doing things for you.

Is CHSP right for me?

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), on a low income and homeless, or at risk of being homeless.

An aged care assessment will determine your eligibility for the CHSP, including specific services.

What can Bilyara Home Care do for you?

We are an approved provider for Commonwealth Home Support Program and can assist with:

Domestic Assistance - this includes general house cleaning, linen services & unaccompanied shopping (delivered to home)
Social Support - this includes visiting services, telephone and web-based monitoring services (including other technologies that help connect older people to their community, e.g. to assist people with sensory impairments or those living in geographically isolated areas), accompanied activities (such as assisting the person through accompanied shopping, bill-paying, attendance at appointments and other related activities

For more information, please contact Home Care Manager - Jolanda McGregor

Email: homecare@bilyara.org.au

Phone: 02 6341 1666