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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:
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Our SERVICES
Over 35 services tailored to support you at home
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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.
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Register with My Aged Care over the phone (1800 200 422) or online to determine eligibility and what funded program is right for you.
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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.
Our Promise to You
We are committed to providing the support and services that are important to you
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