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Aged care is changing: What CHSP clients need to know about Support at Home

Aged care reforms in Australia are evolving to improve home health care for older people. The Support at Home program is the Australian Government’s new initiative designed to simplify aged care, reduce duplication and enhance the quality and consistency of support delivered across the country. 
 
If you or your loved ones currently receive services through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), here’s what you need to know: 
 
CHSP will continue as normal until at least 1 July 2027. After that, CHSP services will gradually transition into the new Support at Home program. 
 
So, there’s no need to worry or take any immediate action. Your current services will remain the same for the next two years.
 
What will change for CHSP recipients? 
If you receive home care or similar services through CHSP, here’s what you need to know: 
 
  • More information and guidance will become available as the transition approaches. 
  • You’ll be assessed for Support at Home funding when it’s time to move across. 
  • Essential services like transport, social support, domestic assistance and meals will remain available under the new system. 

 

What should you do now? 

  • Stay informed by checking updates from My Aged Care and your current provider, like Holdsworth. 
  • Discuss your current and future needs with your aged care provider to help plan ahead. 

 

Why choose Holdsworth? 

We specialise in aged care at home and are a trusted aged care provider in the City of Sydney Inner West and the Eastern Suburbs. Whether you need in-home care services, transportation or social support, we tailor our services to your unique needs. 
 
If you’re looking for aged care at home services in Sydney or in the Eastern Suburbs, we’re here to help. Contact us today to discuss your needs and how we can support you through the aged care reforms. 

Click below to speak with our Aged Care at Home team.

Contact us on 1300 882 962

Email us at agedcare@holdsworth.org.au

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