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The Commonwealth Health Support Program (CHSP) is an Aged Care program by the Australian government designed to help older people have independent lives. As people get older, they find it harder to perform their everyday tasks with ease. This transition can be tough to digest because they were able to do it all once, but now they need support.
In many cases, older people have to move out of their houses and shift to nursing homes where they can get access to the necessary support. However, it can’t always be the best solution for their health. Moving to a new place and living among strangers is never an easy task, and people of any age can find it challenging to blend in. Elders also go through a rough patch while trying to socialise, and in the process, their mental and physical health declines. CHSP provides an opportunity to elderly Australians to get the necessary support in the comfort of their homes.
They can become a part of this program and get access to funding and support to receive all the necessary support without moving out of their houses. They just need to complete their CHSP application process, and if they are eligible for the program, they get to enjoy the benefits.
If you are thinking of becoming a CHSP service provider, you would need to go through the CHSP application process to be able to provide services and support to elderly Australians. These are some of the things CHSP provides funds for which as a service provider you can tap into:
Support With Daily Living
Participants of this program, or older adults in general, have a hard time performing their routine tasks as they used to. Not having enough energy and confidence often leads them to be unable to do trivial tasks like showering or toileting. CHSP allows them to get support workers to help them with everything throughout their day. They can hire support workers to help them cook, clean, maintain the house, bring them grocery shopping, and get company while they perform their everyday activities. This support gives them the confidence to get back to their routine and provides them with help to rebuild their independence.
Support For HealthCare
Managing their healthcare appointments and medications can be difficult at an age when things start to blur out from the memory. CHSP gives them access to support that keeps their medication in check. Support workers can keep track of the appointments with the therapists, doctors, and allied health professionals to ensure that the participants don’t miss out on anything important.
Support For Community Activities
Being home all day can be stressful for many people. Even at a young age, people are getting depression and anxiety issues these days. It is not surprising that older people are also likely to get mental health issues if they stay confined in homes all the time. CHSP provides them with the funding to allow community activities. It is an excellent way for them to socialise with new people and develop new interests to keep them busy and active.
Support For Modification
Some participants might need home and car modifications to function properly, like wheelchairs. The main goal of CHSP is to build independence for its participants, which isn’t possible if the participants cannot move freely in their homes. It allows you to use the funding for any equipment or modification that you think is required to help you move freely.
Final Thoughts
As a service provider, you are responsible for creating a care plan for the participants and making the most out of the funding provided by the CHSP. You are supposed to provide them with options so they can choose the right support workers and connect with all the services they are allowed by the CHSP. If you want to know anything related to the CHSP application or your duties as a service provider, reach out to Fronto Advisory and let their professional advisors help you become the best in your field.
