Yes, your CHSP supports can often be reviewed and temporarily increased to provide a higher level of care while you wait for your HCP to be assigned.

Absolutely. A key goal of CHSP is to reduce social isolation, and funding can be used for support workers to assist you in accessing and participating in community groups.

Personal care assists with daily living activities, while clinical care involves tasks requiring clinical judgment, training, and registration, such as complex wound care, medication management, and catheter maintenance.

You can use your HCP funds to privately engage these clinicians without a GP referral, though a professional assessment is required to justify the need.

The provider managing the modification is typically responsible for obtaining all necessary approvals, with the cost factored into the overall quote paid from your package funds.

For simple installations, a formal OT report may not be needed as providers have trained staff. For complex modifications, an OT assessment is essential for justification and design.

With a prior assessment, services can often begin within 24-48 hours of discharge to ensure a safe and supported transition.

Yes, with your consent, a key part of the service is to ensure a seamless handover of information between hospital staff and your in-home care team.

Yes, respite is highly flexible and can be scheduled for a few hours at a time to allow your carer to run errands, attend appointments, or simply rest.

Absolutely. This is a common and valid use of respite, allowing a spouse to step back from a carer role for their own wellbeing.

Yes, providers offering transport under these programs must have accessible vehicles to safely transport clients and their mobility aids.

Yes, a core function of social support is to build your confidence and capacity in the community, which includes assistance with navigation and making purchases.