Community-based Allied Health services available:
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Allied Health
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme provides small amounts of entry-level support to assist older people to remain living at home and in their community. CHSP providers may deliver higher intensity services on a short-term basis where clear improvements in function or capacity can be made, or further decline avoided. These services should aim to get the client ‘back on their feet’ and able to resume previous activities without the need for ongoing support.
Referral criteria | Eligible:
Not eligible:
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Geographical availability | Metropolitan WA:
Country WA:
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Cost | Clients may be required to pay a contribution under the terms of the CHSP fees policy. A fees assessment will be conducted to determine what clients will be required to contribute to their care. |
Length of program | Allied Health CHSP services are short-term up to 12 weeks. |
Post-program options | For CHSP OT, CHSP PT clients with more complex needs:
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Referrals for CHSP Occupational Therapy (OT) should be targeted to one or more of the following:
- Home modifications.
- Mobility/transfer techniques and equipment.
- Falls prevention and safety in the home (including personal alarms).
- Pressure management.
- Small aids/equipment prescription (eg. shower stool, one handed aids).
- Assessment of complex equipment items (eg. wheelchairs, hoists).
- Energy conservation, task simplification, fatigue management.
- Anxiety management.
- Cognitive rehabilitation (memory, dementia management strategies).
- Community access and social engagement.
Referrals for CHSP Physiotherapy (PT) should be targeted to one or more of the following:
- Mobility, balance and gait retraining.
- Falls prevention.
- Pre-habilitation for pending surgeries and post-operative input.
- Aids and equipment prescription to support mobility (eg. walking aids).
- Improving endurance and exercise tolerance to manage daily activities/routines.
- Strategies to manage cardiorespiratory conditions.
- Strategies for managing arthritic conditions, postural difficulties and persistent pain.
- Home exercise program to target specific client goals.
- Addressing frailty.
CHSP PT is for a maximum of 12 weeks
How to refer
- Check CHSP programme eligibility criteria.
- Determine what type of Allied Health services will best meet your patient’s needs.
- CHSP Occupational Therapy (OT)
- CHSP Physiotherapy (PT)
- Make a Referral via My Aged Care (MAC) Portal.
- Request an assessment.
- Select Silverchain as the provider.
- For the Restorative Care Service, complete the Silverchain Medication Authority form (if applicable) and Application and Removal of Surgical or Medical Stockings or Garments Authority form(if applicable) and send either via:
- fax to 1300 601 788; or
- email SCReferrals@silverchain.org.au
Support at Homes (SAH) Allied Health
For clients with more complex needs, consider a My Aged Care referral for Support at Home (SAH). The SAH program supports senior Australians with complex care needs to live independently in their own homes, using a consumer-directed care (CDC) approach to ensure the support suits a person’s needs and goals.
Services and supports for daily living include, but are not limited to, Allied Health services, Meals and Nutrition, Domestic Assistance, Home Maintenance and Repairs, Transport, and Social Support and Companionship.
Referral criteria | Eligible:
Not eligible:
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Geographical availability | Metropolitan WA:
Country WA:
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Cost | No cost to client. Clients may refer to the SAH Pricing Schedule. |
Length of program | N/A |
How to refer
- Check eligibility criteria
- Go to My Aged Care (MAC) Portal
- Apply for an assessment
- Determine level of SAH required
- Select Silverchain as the provider
- If your client requires a motorised mobility device, complete the Medical Information Form for Motorised Mobility Device Requestand send either via:
- fax to 1300 601 788; or
- email SCReferrals@silverchain.org.au
If your client is a hospital inpatient and already in receipt of the Support at Home program provided by Silverchain, please call us on 1300 300 122, or speak with the SAH Coordinator directly to discuss your client’s Allied Health needs on discharge.