Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
The CHSP provides entry-level support for older people who need some help to stay at home. Service providers work with them to maintain their independence and keep them as well as possible. Find out what service providers need to know about this program.
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Learn about the CHSP
What the CHSP is, why it's important, who it is for, and how it works.
Understand your responsibilities
If you provide government-subsidised CHSP services, you have certain responsibilities. Find out what they are.
Funding for providers
Find out how CHSP funding works and the different types of funding rounds.
CHSP reforms
The CHSP has been extended from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2027. Find out what's new.
View all CHSP information
What's newCommonwealth Home Support Program provider transition checklist
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Service Agreement guidance materials for CHSP providers
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) changes from 1 November 2025 – letter to providers
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) changes from 1 November 2025 – information for clients
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) changes from 1 November 2025 – information for providers
CHSP sector readiness webinar (12 June 2025) – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
CHSP 2025-27 Manual from 1 November 2025
CHSP service list mapping guide
Updated CHSP service catalogue 2025–27
New regulatory model – guidance for CHSP providers
Commonwealth Home Support Program indexation
Find out more about the 2025–27 extension process and changes to the CHSP.
CHSP 2025–27 Manual
The CHSP 2025-27 Manual provides an overview of the program, provider responsibilities, funding and program changes from 1 November 2025 under the Act.
A summary of changes document outlines the key changes to the Manual and Appendices.
The new Appendix H also provides a guide for CHSP providers on program changes under the Act.
CHSP 2025–27 Manual from 1 November 2025
News
News
Commonwealth Home Support Program provider readiness checklist
23 October 2025
Commonwealth Home Support Program indexation
31 October 2025
New regulatory model – guidance for CHSP providers
20 October 2025
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My Aged Care
If you need some help around the house or think it’s time to look into aged care homes, My Aged Care is here to help.
Visit the My Aged Care website to find information about how to access aged care services.
You can apply for an assessment online and search for local aged care providers that meet your needs.
You can also call 1800 200 422 Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm.
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Resources
Resources
CHSP Data Exchange (DEX) – Implementation Update February 2026
2 March 2026
Fact sheet
This factsheet provides an update on recent and upcoming changes to Data Exchange (DEX) reporting requirements under the CHSP.
CHSP Guide to Data Exchange (DEX) Stage 3 Changes
2 March 2026
Guideline
This document provides guidance for CHSP providers about Stage 3 changes to Data Exchange (DEX) reporting requirements.
Commonwealth Home Support Program – Outcomes from the 2024 Wellness and Reablement Report
15 January 2026
Report
Read the findings of the Commonwealth Home Support Program 2024 Wellness and Reablement Report, about Commonwealth Home Support Program providers’ progress towards embedding wellness and reablement approaches.
Data Exchange Toolkit – Stage 2
25 November 2025
Terms of reference
The Stage 2 DEX Toolkit steps out the IT and system changes and requirements needed for implementation of My Aged Care ID reporting from 1 January 2026.
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Related work
Wellness and reablement initiative
We have developed online resources to help CHSP service providers embed wellness and reablement approaches into their organisational practices and service delivery.
Support at Home program
Support at Home aims to help older people stay at home for longer. It delivers person-centred services to support older people with complex ageing related needs. It will replace the CHSP no earlier than 1 July 2027.
View our work related to the CHSP
Date last updated:
11 November 2025
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