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.

Our team of highly qualified, skilled and compassionate staff will work closely with you to customise  CHSP services to support your choices and enable you to continue to do tasks that you want to do

Is CHSP right for me?

To be eligible for CHSP services, you need be aged:

  • 65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people), or

How do I get an assessment?

To determine eligibility the first step is to contact the Commonwealth My Aged Care service by either calling My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or applying for an assessment online.

  • If you call, you will be asked questions to help work out your needs and care arrangements – this will take at least ten minutes.

If your application is successful, you will be referred for an assessment. An assessor will arrange to meet you in person, usually at your own home.

Follow this link: Am I eligible for an assessment? / My Aged Care

What services can I get through CHSP?

  • Meals and food preparation (To help ensure you continue to eat well)
  • Bathing, hygiene and grooming (To help maintain your personal grooming standard)
  • Nursing (To help treat and monitor medical conditions at home)
  • Podiatry, physiotherapy, and other therapies (To help maintain your movement and mobility)
  • Respite (To support you and your carer by giving you both a short break during working hours)
  • Home or garden maintenance (To help keep your home and garden safe)
  • Cleaning, laundry and other chores (To help keep your home clean and liveable)
  • Riverwood Senior Citizen Group (To help you remain social and interact with your community)

How much will it cost me?

Fees do apply to our CHSP services you are welcome to contact see below.

Contact Us:

Our CHSP team welcomes enquiries about how Heywood Rural Health can help you.

Please contact our friendly team if you would like further information, on either:

Phone: (03) 5527 0555 (select option 3: CHSP)

Email: chsp@heywoodruralhealth.vic.gov.au

Office hours are Monday to Friday 8.00-4:30 pm

More Information

If you would like to know more, please call: (03) 5527 0555.