More people will be able to live at home for longer after the Federal Government allocated $325,000 in additional funding for home support in Gippsland. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said extra money for the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) would help people to stay in their own homes as they aged. “Many people prefer to stay in their own homes, near to their families and friends, for as long as they can and this funding will provide some additional care to support that choice,” Mr Chester said.“The Commonwealth Home Support Program provides assistance with household chores, meals, personal care and home maintenance. “Practical help like transport services to take people to appointments or social events in their local community are simple, but important for an older person’s happiness and wellbeing.” The funding for Gippsland is part of $115 million to be allocated over two years announced by Federal Minister for Aged Care Ken Wyatt. “The CHSP supports more than 640,000 older people – 65 years and over or 50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – across Australia to live at home and maintain their independence,” Mr Wyatt said.
