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  • COMMONWEALTH HOME SUPPORT (CHSP)

    The Commonwealth Home support Program (CHSP) is designed to support older Australians who require a basic level of support to remain independent at home.  The services offered are designed to promote an individuals well- being and assist with their quality of life.

Our support and services we provide through the Commonwealth Home support program include.


Allied Health Services - our Aquafit program is a water-based exercise session which is held in the Hydrotherapy pool at the Gladstone Aquatic & Leisure Centre.  The aim of the program is to increase wellbeing through exercise, to assist with balance, stamina and general fitness. 

Centre Based day respite - our Port Curtis RnR is a safe, welcoming environment where eligible seniors attend for a days activities, including a nutritious lunch and great companionship.  Bus transport may also be available. 

Cottage overnight respite - whether its one night or perhaps a couple, our Port Curtis RnR also hosts two comfortable overnight respite rooms.  Allowing care givers to have a break from their caring duties while eligible persons have a great time at our RnR and enjoy all the activities that happen at the centre. 

Nursing services - Our team of Nurses are able to support you with your clinical needs, whether that’s wound care, health assessments or other clinical interventions, the team will ensure your  health outcomes are their main focus 

Flexible respite - perhaps you require assistance at home while your carer takes a break or perhaps is recovering from a change in their health.  Our experienced staff can care for you at your home so that your needs continue to be maintained. 

Transport assistance – weather it’s assistance to get to a medical appointment or to another appointment, get in contact with us to talk about your transport needs 

Meals - providing nutritious and delicious offerings to ensure your taste buds are tempted. 
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What is the Commonwealth Home Support Program?

The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) is a government-subsidised program for over 65s who just need a little extra support to stay at home. The program provides subsidised home and community care services which are delivered by aged care CHSP service providers like GCLA

With CHSP, the focus is on working with you, rather than taking over and doing it all for you. It’s about building on what you can do, to help you live independently, and be happy, healthy, and safe in your own home.

The CHSP is designed to deliver entry-level support. If at any time you feel that you need more than entry-level services, you can be assessed for a Home Care Package (HCP), another government-funded initiative (eligibility criteria applies). GCLA can help you navigate towards a HCP, and then coordinate and manage the home and community services that meet your needs on your behalf.

What CHSP services can GCLA help you with?

The CHSP offers seniors a range of home and aged care services. As an authorised service provider in the aged care industry, GCLA can support you with a wide range of CHSP services, from the boring stuff like domestic assistance to the fun stuff like exercising to music you love. We want you to live your best bold life; however that looks for you, and we pride ourselves on being CHSP providers delivering an empowering, respectful, and highly personalised aged care experience.

We offer everything from personal care to Occuational Therapy, medication, and transport. If you need it, chances are we can make it happen. We can even organise social groups for that all-important social support, so that you can catch up with friends over a round of mini golf, Aquafit, or high tea. We do it your way, on your terms. Our CHSP services provide all the help you need, without the hassle.

Who is eligible?

You may be eligible for the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) funding if you are:

  • Having trouble doing everyday activities without help
  • Need support to live independently in the community

and are:

  • Aged 65 years or older
  • Aged 50 years or older and identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
  • Aged 50 years or older (45 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) and on a low income, homeless or at risk of being homeless.

To find out if you’re eligible for the Commonwealth Home Support Program, understand if CHSP is the best funding for you, and organise a face-to-face assessment, call (07) 4972 8855

CHSP Fees & Contributions

The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) is an Australian Government funded service. Each client is asked to make a financial contribution toward the cost of their services. Individual circumstances and capacity to pay are taken into consideration when commencing services with GCLA.