Support is often goal-focused and time-limited.
Services
After hospital support at home
Returning home after a hospital stay can feel overwhelming. Short-term support can help with recovery, rebuilding strength and reducing avoidable setbacks.
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At a glance
What to know first
It can involve clinical care, allied health and practical help at home.
A good plan should focus on restoring safety and independence.
The practical detail
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Support may include
- Post-surgical physiotherapy
- Wound care and nursing
- Occupational therapy
- Medication monitoring
- Discharge coordination
- Short-term rehabilitation
Who may find this useful
People recovering after surgery, a fall, infection or acute illness may need extra help for a period after discharge.
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Commonwealth Home Support Programme
Can CHSP help after I leave hospital?
Yes, CHSP may help with entry-level support after you leave hospital if you are assessed and approved for suitable services. However, CHSP is not a hospital discharge or rehabilitation program. If you need coordinated short-term recovery support, the Transition Care Program may be more appropriate.
Read answer →Specialised Care: Dementia, Respite & PalliativeHow is transitional care managed after a hospital discharge?
Transitional care after a hospital discharge is managed as a time-limited "bridge" to help older individuals safely return home and regain independence.
Read answer →Assessments, Waiting & Urgent HelpCan hospital staff help arrange aged care support before discharge?
Hospital staff can help identify immediate needs and connect you with discharge, transition or community services.
Read answer →Navigating the System & EligibilityCan I speed up the process if it's an urgent or crisis situation?
Yes, you can speed up the process in some situations. Contact My Aged Care promptly, describe the specific risks and ask for urgent consideration but use emergency health, hospital or respite services when the person needs help immediately.
Read answer →In-Home Care & Support at HomeWhat happens to my unspent home care funds if I go into hospital or pass away?
Support at Home budgets do not operate like a personal bank account. Limited unspent quarterly funding may carry over, subject to program rules. Former HCP unspent funds may be treated differently. If you die, unused government funding is returned rather than forming part of your estate.
Read answer →Assessments, Waiting & Urgent HelpWhat evidence should I provide at an aged care assessment?
Useful information can include medication lists, diagnoses, hospital letters, falls history and examples of tasks that have become difficult or unsafe.
Read answer →When general information is not enough
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