What is the difference between the Support at Home Program (SaH) and the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)?

The Support at Home program and the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) both help older people live independently and safely at home. However, they are designed for different levels of need.

The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) provides entry‑level support for people who need a small amount of help with everyday tasks. With CHSP, you:

• access individual services from a set service list
• usually receive support for one or two specific needs
• may use services on a short‑term or as‑needed basis
• have your eligibility determined through an aged care assessment arranged by My Aged Care

The Support at Home program is designed for people who need ongoing or more coordinated support. With Support at Home:

• your care needs are assessed through My Aged Care
• you are approved for a level of support based on your assessed needs
• funding is allocated to support approved services under a single program
• services are coordinated through a chosen provider and can change as your needs change over time