Services for 65 years and over

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Knox City Council helps residents aged 65 and over (or 50 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) live independently at home.

We offer support, activities, and events through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) to encourage active ageing, social connection, and participation in the community.

Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)

If you are 65 or older (or 50+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) and living independently at home, you and your carer may be eligible for support through CHSP.

Knox City Council is funded by the Australian Government to provide entry-level services under CHSP.

Important information:

All CHSP services and programs are subject to eligibility screening, assessment, and availability as supported by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visit the My Aged Care website to check your eligibility.

Support in the home

We provide a variety of home support services to help you stay independent:

CHSP-funded:

Council-funded:

Accessing the community and events

There are lots of events, updates and community activities:

Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards

From 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act introduces strengthened Quality Standards to ensure older people receiving aged care are:

At the centre of their aged care
Treated with dignity and respect
Valued for their identity, culture, and diversity
Given choice and included in aged care decisions
Provided with understandable information
Supported to connect to their community

These standards set the level of care older people can expect, helping them live their best life.

Download the Factsheet About the Aged Care Act 2024.

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