Why CHSP Is a Starting Point, Not a Long-Term Solution
For many older Australians, the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (better known as CHSP) is their first experience with funded home care. It's a welcome lifeline. Help with the housework, a hand in the garden, maybe some transport to a medical appointment. For a while, it feels like enough.
But here's the reality that families and carers run into almost immediately: even when you're approved for CHSP, finding a provider who can actually take you on is a different challenge entirely.
5 Signs an Older Person’s Garden May Be Becoming Unsafe
A garden that becomes difficult to maintain can quickly create safety risks for older Australians. From overgrown lawns to slippery pathways, here are five signs a garden may need extra support.
Can Gardening Be Funded Through Support at Home?
Many older Australians don’t realise that gardening and basic yard maintenance may be funded through the Support at Home program. Regular lawn mowing, pruning and garden tidy-ups can help keep homes safe and manageable for seniors who want to remain living independently.
Gardening Support for Seniors: Helping People Stay Safe and Independent at Home
For many older Australians, the garden is a cherished part of the home. But tasks like mowing lawns, trimming hedges and pulling weeds can become difficult over time. Gardening support services help seniors maintain safe, tidy outdoor spaces while continuing to live independently at home.