CHSP Services Perth
We provide government-funded support services for entry level needs.
If you want to stay living in your own home, but need some help with some daily tasks, then you may have been approved for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).
The CHSP helps older Australians access entry-level support services to live independently and safely within their own home. At Brightwater, we focus on providing quality aged care services to enable you to maintain your independence, just with a little help from us.
CHSP Services we can offer you
What will it cost me
The Australian Government heavily subsidises our Commonwealth Home Support Programme services, so that your fees stay reasonable and affordable. Generally your contribution to help cover the cost of services is approximately $15 per hour or $7.50 per half hour for each service you receive from us. Under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme there are no exit fees or other fees to worry about.
If you are experiencing financial hardship, let us know and we can talk about having the fee waived.
How to get started with us
If you have been approved for the Commonwealth Health Support Programme, you would have found out in your face-to-face appointment with your assessor. Once you have been provided with the Referral Code for a service, give us a call and we can chat if our services are right for you. Call us on 1300 223 968.
We will need the referral code for each service you are eligible for. If you have misplaced your codes, you can log in to your online My Aged Care account to view the codes. Using your referral codes, we can view your online account, accept the referral, and start organising your services.
Depending on the number of services you require, we can arrange for one of our client coordinators to visit you at home to develop a detailed support plan. During this visit we sort out details such as the exact services you require, how often you require them and your preferred times to have our care workers call on you.
What if I need more support?
You'll be funded by CHSP if you haven’t been assessed as needing a Home Care Package yet. But don’t worry – you can always get reassessed if your needs change.
In the meantime, we can provide top-up home care services if your funding won’t cover the services you want, including dog walks, creative sessions, home modification, physiotherapy, podiatry and much more! If you choose to top-up services, you can pay for these privately.
Why you can trust Brightwater
Holistic approach to health
We have an in-house team of health professionals, that includes nurses, physios, OTs and more - who work together to ensure you receive the best quality care.
Not-for-profit since 1901
For over 100 years, we’ve been there for West Australians from all walks of life. With humble beginnings in Subiaco, today we provide services all across Perth.
Responsibility for research
We are the only WA home care provider with a dedicated Research Centre – a hub of discovery and innovation, collaborating with national and international universities to find innovative solutions to improve the quality of lives of our clients.
Dementia specialists
We were selected in 2018 to run the Australian pilot Specialist Dementia Care Unit, accommodating clients who would otherwise require care in a hospital setting and our learning will influence the whole industry in the coming years.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the difference between CHSP and HCP?
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) provides entry-level support for older people who are still able to manage living at home, but could do with some extra assistance. Services are prescribed by a Regional Assessment Service (RAS) and could include domestic help, personal care and or deliveries. CHSP is government subsidised, but there are still some hourly fees.
Home Care Packages (HCP) are also government subsidised, but are for older people who have more complex needs. There are four levels of packages, as determined by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). Each package level has different funding, with recipients able to select what services they want to use their funding on.
Visit our Home Care section for more information.
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Can I access services that are not covered in my funding?
Yes!
If services are not covered in your CHSP funding, you can self-fund for additional services.
Those with Home Care Packages can use their funds for any services they like, and can also top up additional services using their own funds.
For more information, give us a call on 1300 223 968.
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Is support available if English is not my first language?
Yes! Let us know your preferred language and we will do our best to pair you with a Support Worker who speaks your language.
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What should I expect in my ACAT assessment?
Times can vary, but assessments usually take between 45 and 75 minutes.
An ACAT team member will visit you to gather all the information, asking a series of questions about your day-to-day life and health. They may ask you how you're managing with routine activities and if you require help with them, what support you have from family or friends, what health conditions you have or medications you take, how you feel your health is and whether or not you are having memory problems.
They'll also make sure you understand the process of receiving aged care and discuss your options going forward. After your interview, they'll talk to the rest of their team and make a decision about the level of care you are eligible for.
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What are the different levels of funding?
Home Care Packages (HCP) provide four levels of funding.
Level 1 is for basic care needs, Level 2 is for low level care needs, Level 3 is for intermediate care needs and Level 4 is for high level care needs. If you have entry-level care needs, you may be funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).