Commonwealth Home Support Program CHSP

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What is the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)?

The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) is funded by the Commonwealth Government Department of Health. The program is a basic-needs home support government program that supports Australians over the age of 65 (or 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) who wish to continue staying at home but want additional support, such as household help, meal preparation or delivery, personal care and transport. The services are subsidised by the government and come at a low cost to you. CHSP is used when you need low-level of support. If the complexity of your needs increases you can be referred for a Home Care Package.

Your Side’s CHSP services include:

Domestic Assistance
Flexible Respite
Home Maintenance
Group Social Support

The primary goals of CHSP are to provide the following:

To provide basic level assistance to people who are, for the most part, able to cope on their own
To support people to be more independent at home and in the community
To keep people in their own homes and communities for as long as possible
To support community participation and provide a sense of purpose and personal confidence.

Contact Your Side’s CHSP Team on:

1300 134 332

customercare@yourside.org.au

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Am I eligible for CHSP funding?

You may be eligible for CHSP funding if you:

Have trouble doing everyday activities without help
Need support to live independently in the community.

And are:

Aged 65 and older
Aged 50 years or older and identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
Aged 50 years or older (45 years old for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people) and on a low income, homeless or at risk of being homeless.

What is the Regional Assessment Service?

To get started with CHSP funding, a RAS (Regional Assessment Service) trained professional will visit you in your home to help identify and assess which services are needed to support you and can be funded under the CHSP. These are typically one to two entry-level services. You may need a new assessment each time you wish to use a different service under this program. If you have further questions about home care service or need help at any stage of the process, call us on 1300 134 332 and one of our friendly Customer Care Coordinators will be happy to assist you.

Contact Your Side’s CHSP Team on:

1300 134 332

customercare@yourside.org.au

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Convenience and peace of mind

Your Side is an experienced, leading provider of support services throughout Sydney with over 30 years experience. We are committed to providing you or a loved one with an accessible and wide range of services, covering all your needs so you can continue doing what you enjoy with peace of mind.
The right support – your way

From participating in social activities to living independently and receiving meals delivered to your door, we will work with you to provide support in a way that best suits you. You can trust us to provide respectful and professional care throughout your experience with us.
Dedicated Customer Care Team

Our in-house Customer Care coordinators are caring and knowledgeable and will guide you through the services and government funding available so you can make the best choices to suit you. The team at Your Side is culturally diverse and speaks over 21 languages. They have the experience to understand your needs to advocate on your behalf.
We’re here to support you

At Your Side, our goal and main priority are to help you (or a loved one) live as comfortably as possible at home. We’re dedicated to providing you with the highest quality experience throughout all stages of accessing home care services. Our friendly Customer Care Team members are here to support you and ensure that you receive the best service possible.

Tailored CARE

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with support that’s tailored to you

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Most of these services can be funded by NDIS, Home Care Packages, My Aged Care, or privately depending on your circumstances.

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Flexible Respite

Social Support

Household Tasks & Cleaning

Gardening & Handyman Jobs

Community Circle

Over 35 services tailored to support you at home

One

Contact Your Side at 1300 134 332 to speak with one of our friendly Customer Care Coordinators who will guide you through the process. Depending on your eligibility for government funding, the costs of these home care services will be covered by the government.
Two

Register with My Aged Care over the phone (1800 200 422) or online to determine eligibility and what funded program is right for you.
Three

After you have registered, you will be contacted by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) or Regional Assessment Service assessor to arrange a time to complete a home assessment with you. This assessment will help you determine which services are most suitable for you and best meet your needs. After the assessment, you will be notified by My Aged Care of the level of support and the services that you have been approved of.

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