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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 that has replaced Home Care Packages and 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?

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. 
 

Here are some helpful articles about the aged care changes:

Understanding Support at Home

Support at Home commenced on 1 November 2025 and offers:
  • 8 levels of ongoing care with quarterly budgets ranging from approximately $2,683 to $19,527
  • Clinical supports (such as nursing and allied health services) – fully funded by government
  • Independence support (such as personal care, social support, and transport) – moderate participant contributions
  • Everyday living support (such as domestic assistance, meals, and home maintenance) – higher participant contributions
  • Short-term pathways including Restorative Care, Assistive Technology and Home Modifications, and End-of-Life support
 

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 on 1300 882 962 or agedcare@holdsworth.org.au to discuss your needs and how we can support you through the aged care reforms.