20/08/2026
Today marked a significant advocacy win for the Aged Care sector and all us CHSP service providers as the Federal Government announced that Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) would remain as a standalone program, separate from Support at Home (SaH), with funding extended until 30 June 2029.
The announcement comes after significant advocacy from the entire aged care sector via submissions to the Senate Inquiry into the proposed transition of CHSP into SaH earlier this year.
Key points:
❇️ CHSP will not be merged into Support at Home.
❇️ Existing funding arrangements and provider contracts will continue until June 2029.
❇️ The Government will use this time to strengthen the program and consult on its long-term future.
This is a welcome outcome that provides a level of certainty for providers and the approximately 830,000 older Australians who rely on CHSP services.