Support Programs for people who are older

Life Choices – Support Services has two (2) programmes funded by the Australian Government specifically for people who are older. They are:

• The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP); and
• Home Care Packages (HCP).

Eligibility for both programmes is determined by an assessor, accessed through the My Aged Care national entry point. For people to move on to the next stage, which is assessment, they will generally need to be over 65 years of age or over 50 years of age if they are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

My Aged Care can be accessed at www.myagedcare.gov.au or by calling 1800 200 422. Life Choices – Support Services can also assist people wanting to access My Aged Care. Once eligibility is determined by My Aged Care you will be assessed by an Australian Government approved assessor. During assessment you are able to nominate a specific organisation to meet your needs, you are welcome to list Life Choices – Support Services as a ‘preferred service’ if you wish.

If Life Choices – Support Services has capacity, staff will then contact you and arrange to complete other assessments to determine specific needs (such as care plan goals, risk assessments and your preferences for services). We can usually commence services quite quickly and will work with you to ensure that your individual needs are met.

Life Choices – Support Services, provides support for people who are older. These programs are for people who are over 65 years of age (50 years of age if aboriginal). Life Choices – Support Services provide comprehensive care, that encourages older people to live as actively as possible your care and support is tailored to your needs, maintaining your independence and dignity as you age.

Funded supports are provided through entry-level supports, Commonwealth Home Support Program through to more complex supports and Home Care Packages level 1-4.

You CHOOSE – we support.