Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
What is CHSP?
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) provides entry-level support services for older Australians, helping them maintain their independence, safety, and wellbeing within their home and community. The program focuses on early intervention and maintaining independence, helping older people stay active and engaged while reducing the risk of functional decline.
CHSP services are typically arranged through My Aged Care, where an assessment is completed to determine eligibility and the types of services that may benefit the individual.
Eligibility
An older person may be eligible if:
- The person is aged over 65 (or over 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)
- The person needs low-level support to manage daily activities at home
- The person is assessed through My Aged Care as requiring CHSP services
Services Available Under the CHSP
Services funded under CHSP may include:
- Allied health services such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and podiatry
- Domestic assistance and household tasks
- Personal care support
- Transport assistance
- Social support and community activities
How Super Rehab Supports Participants
We are here to support older persons restore function, rebuild confidence, and delay future care needs, with allied health support, including:
- Working collaboratively with providers to identify participants who are suitable for CHSP
- Rapid-response allied health intervention, prioritising timely assessments and therapy
- Regular outcome reviews to monitor progress and adjust goals as needed
- Exit planning and seamless transition into ongoing Support at Home services when required
GEAT2GO Funding Support
Our Occupational Therapists can assess the participants' functional needs and recommend assistive equipment to improve their safety and independence at home.
Where eligible, we can assist with GEAT2GO funding applications, helping participants access essential equipment that supports safer daily living.
Our Multidisciplinary Allied Health Team
Super Rehab delivers coordinated care through a multidisciplinary allied health team, including:
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Exercise Physiology
- Dietetics
- Speech Pathology
- Podiatry
- Allied Health Assistants
Our clinicians collaborate with care partners, GPs, nurses, and palliative care teams to ensure services complement existing supports.
Service Delivery Options
Super Rehab allied health services can be delivered in a range of settings, depending on the participant’s needs and clinical requirements:
- In the participant’s home
- In the community environment
- Group exercise sessions at our hubs or community venues
- Via telehealth when clinically appropriate
Working with Care Partners and Providers
Super Rehab works closely with CHSP care partners and providers to ensure services are coordinated, compliant, and aligned with each participant’s goals.
Super Rehab works closely with care partners and providers to deliver:
- Hub-based or home-based allied health services
- Clear communication and collaborative care
- Multidisciplinary team support
- Experienced in aged care and disability funding schemes
This collaborative approach helps ensure participants receive coordinated, goal-focused support throughout their CHSP.
Referral and Next Steps
Referrals can be submitted through our secure online referral portal.
We welcome referrals from Support at Home providers, CHSP providers, care partners, families, and participants seeking allied health support at home.
Once the referral is received, our customer service team will review the information and contact the participant or referring provider to schedule the first appointment.
Feedback & Quality
We value your feedback and welcome the opportunity to improve our services.
If you would like to share feedback or raise a concern, please contact our team. You may also ask a family member, friend, carer, or advocate to assist you.
If you are not satisfied with the outcome or prefer to speak with an independent organisation, you may contact the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission for further support.