25/08/2026
We are very excited by the decision from the Australian Government to extend the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) until June 2029 & their belief that it should remain a standalone program.
CHSP is the entry point for many older Australian to Aged Care. This decision recognises the importance of CHSP in supporting locally delivered, community-based services that help older Australians stay independent, connected and living well at home.
Lets hope the next stages of consultation, and future design of CHSP, can better meet the needs of older Australians.
The Australian Government will extend the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) to 30 June 2029 – giving 830,000 older Australians certainty about the services they use every day and supporting providers to continue critical aged care services.