Difficulty accessing Commonwealth Home Support Program services for elderly

GAB/DST 2

Natasha Exel

The elderly over the age of 65 years, cannot access any services under the NDIS. That policy is discriminatory .

My recent experience is that the Federal Government home age care system is a shambles. After assessment and given referral codes for the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), none of the Launceston providers had any funding on their portals to provide basic services. It’s a disgrace.

William Ovenell 3 February 2021

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