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Can two people living in the same home both receive CHSP services?

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In short...

Yes. Two people living in the same home can both receive Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) services if each person has been individually assessed and approved. Eligibility is based on each person's own care needs, not on the household as a whole.

The details...

Can two people living in the same home both receive CHSP services?

Yes. It is possible for two people living in the same home, such as spouses, partners, siblings or housemates, to both receive CHSP services.

Each person must:

  • meet the CHSP eligibility requirements

  • complete their own aged care assessment

  • receive their own approvals and referrals through My Aged Care.

Being approved for CHSP services does not automatically make another person in the household eligible.

Can both people receive the same service?

Sometimes.

If both people have been assessed as needing support, they may both receive services such as:

  • personal care

  • meals

  • transport

  • social support

  • allied health services.

However, some household services require additional consideration.

What about domestic assistance?

The CHSP Manual specifically notes that domestic assistance should take account of the household circumstances.

For example, if two eligible people live together, providers should consider:

  • which tasks benefit both people

  • whether some support can reasonably be shared

  • the individual needs and abilities of each person.

This means two people living together would not necessarily receive two completely separate cleaning services for the same household tasks.

The provider should assess what support is reasonable and appropriate for each person's circumstances. (health.gov.au)

Can both people have different services?

Absolutely.

For example:

  • one person may receive domestic assistance and meals

  • the other may receive personal care and transport.

The services should reflect each person's individual goals, health conditions and support needs.

Will living together affect eligibility?

Not usually.

However, assessors may consider:

  • whether another person in the household can safely assist

  • whether some tasks are already being managed by another household member

  • carer stress and sustainability.

Importantly, family members are not expected to provide unreasonable levels of care simply because they live together.

What if both people have high support needs?

If both people have increasing or complex care needs, a reassessment may be appropriate to determine whether:

  • additional CHSP services are needed

  • Support at Home may be more suitable

  • respite services may be required.

What should I do next?

If both people living in the home require support:

  1. Contact My Aged Care and explain that both individuals need assistance.

  2. Ensure each person has their own assessment and client record.

  3. Ask providers how household services, such as cleaning, may be arranged.

  4. Discuss any concerns about carer fatigue or increasing care needs.

If circumstances change, request a review rather than assuming current services will continue to meet everyone's needs.

Helpful Local Home Help resources

Check the official guidance

Eligibility and service arrangements depend on individual circumstances and assessments.

Official guidance:

The CHSP Manual specifically recognises that multiple people living in the same household may receive services, while noting that household services such as domestic assistance should consider shared living arrangements and individual circumstances.

Takeaways

  • Two people living in the same home can both receive CHSP services.

  • Each person requires their own assessment and approval.

  • Household services such as cleaning may be considered differently where support can reasonably be shared.

  • Eligibility is based on individual needs rather than household status.

  • Living together does not automatically make one person responsible for all care.

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About the Author

Local Home Help Editorial Team

This article was created by Local Home Help to help Australian families better understand aged care and home support options in plain English.

Our content is based on publicly available information from:

  • My Aged Care

  • Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

  • Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

  • Provider pricing schedules and operational experience within the aged care sector.

Local Home Help is an independent consumer information platform and does not provide medical, legal or financial advice.

Important information

Aged care rules, fees, eligibility requirements and program arrangements can change. The information on this page is general guidance only and may not apply to every person or situation.

Before making a financial, legal or care decision, check the latest information with My Aged Care, Services Australia, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, or another appropriate official source.

Local Home Help does not provide legal, financial, medical or clinical advice.

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20/7/26, 9:08 pm

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