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What is CHSP?
Subsidised by the Australian Government, CHSP is an entry level home help program if you are mostly – but not completely – able to live and cope on your own, and don’t yet need higher levels of support at home. The program can also help your carer. If your carer needs to attend to everyday activities, the CHSP can arrange for someone to help you while they are away.
What types of services are provided?
CHSP
CHSP services provided in the community may include:
Social support – social activities in a community-based group setting Transport – help to get out and about for shopping or appointments Services provided at home may include:
Domestic assistance – household jobs such as cleaning, clothes washing and ironing
Personal care – help with bathing, showering, dressing, or toileting Home maintenance – minor general repair and care of your house or yard, for example, changing light bulbs or replacing tap washers
Home modification – minor installation of safety aids such as alarms, ramps and support rails in your home
Nursing care – a qualified nurse comes to your home and may, for example, dress a wound or provide continence advice
Some CHSP services can be provided either at a community centre or in your home such as: Food services – If you are finding it difficult to prepare meals, services may include providing meals at a community centre, helping with shopping for food, preparing and storing food in your home, and delivering meals to your home. Allied Health support services – If you have particular health problems, for example with speech or walking, or need help with ongoing problems resulting from an accident or illness, you may be able to access allied health services. They include services such as physiotherapy, podiatry, speech therapy, occupational therapy and advice from a dietitian.
Who is CHSP for?
If you are 65 years or older, or 50 years or older and identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, are still living at home and need help to continue living independently, you or your carer could apply for home help services under the CHSP by contacting the My Aged Care contact centre on 1800 200 422.
We have been providing individual and innovative care tailored to our clients’ needs since 1992. SDS currently has the following government contracts to deliver services:
· WA Home and Community Care program, this is now for people under 65.
· Commonwealth Home Support Programme
· Home Care Packages · Veterans Home Care Services · Private Services · National Disability Insurance Scheme Let us join you on your journey.
(08) 9498 4800 E: info@sdsa.org.au www.southerndistricts.org.au
