Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)

With Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) funding, you can access basic aged care services to maintain your health.

You may be eligible for CHSP funding if you:

• Are aged 65 and over, or aged 50 years and over if you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Need help with everyday activities
• Have special needs, an illness or dementia or need short-term support to help you regain your health and independence.

Silverchain provides a full range of services through CHSP funding to support you at home. Our services can include a little help with daily tasks such as preparing meals, or getting dressed, through to nursing care. 

See the list of services below:

• Personal Care
  Support with daily tasks like showering, getting dressed, and taking your medications.
• Domestic Assistance
  Help to keep you home clean and comfortable.
• Home and Garden Maintenance
  Help to maintain your home and garden, keeping it safe and tidy.
• Meals and Food Preparation
  Help with your grocery shopping, preparing meals, and making sure you eat well.
• Respite Support
   We can provide respite care for family members and carers, so they can rest and recharge.
• Social Support and Companionship
  Support to keep you socially active, connected, and independent.
• Transport
  We can drive you or support you to travel to your appointments, the local shops, or other places of interest.
• Allied Health Services
   Support to restore and maintain your mobility and improve your independence at home.
• Nursing Services
   Tailored care to help manage and support your health care needs. 

Our CHSP services are available in Perth and regional areas in Western Australia (WA), in Adelaide in South Australia (SA), and greater Melbourne and the Golden Plains and Moorabool areas in Victoria (VIC). We also provide Restorative Care Services in WA through CHSP funding. 

Service availability varies by location, so contact us to see what is available in your area.  If you do not have CHSP funding here’s how you can apply for an assessment.  For more information about CHSP funding you can visit the My Aged Care (MAC) website. 

If you need more care than what your CHSP funding can provide, you may be eligible for a Home Care Package (HCP). Alternatively, you can also pay for more services privately. 

To get started, call our Contact Centre on 1300 650 803 for national enquiries and 1300 364 264 for South Australia (SA), or complete our enquiry form today.