CHSP retained as standalone aged care program

Government extends aged care program funding shopping and transport help

A government program that helps older people with shopping and transport has been extended until 2029 after ongoing uncertainty about its future.

CHSP retained as standalone aged care program

The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) will remain a standalone aged care program after the Federal Government announced it will no longer be merged into the new Support at Home program. The decision has been welcomed by the CHSP Alliance, which has campaigned for the program to remain separate, arguing it provides essential entry-level support that helps older Australians remain independent in their own homes. CHSP Alliance co-convenor Pr…

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Government extends CHSP to 2029 - Aged Care Insite

The federal government has moved to end the uncertainty surrounding the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), announcing the program will continue until at least June 2029 and remain separate from the new Support at Home system. The decision affects more than 830,000 older Australians who rely on CHSP services and the approximately 1,300 providers delivering support across the country. Health and Ageing Minister Mark Butler said the governme…