The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) provides entry-level aged care services to assist older people aged 65 years and over (50 years and over for older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people) to remain living at home and in their community.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
Services include
Personal Care
Support with personal hygiene, for example showering, personal grooming
Domestic Assistance
Support with housework and laundry, grocery shopping, etc.
Transport
To and from medical appointments, bank, Centrelink, etc.
Food Services
Support and education in food preparation either in your home or at the day centre
Social Support-Group
To prevent social isolation
Social Support-Individual
Support to attend appointments and meetings
Carer Support Short Term Respite
(1-2 Days only)
At either Nyabalee House or Daniels Drive in Newman. Both respite houses are comfortable and provide meals and care 24/7 as required
Desert/Flexible Respite
(5 days approx.)
On country trips or trips to the ocean and towns/cities for clients, dependent on the client group requirements
Nursing Services-Newman only
– Clinical Assessment
– Wound/Skin Care Management
– Stoma Care
– Medication Management-Oral and subcutaneous only
– Case Management and Care Coordination – Escalation, when required, is to GP or Newman Hospital
EPIS can provide you with support to apply for these services.
