The purpose of this submission is to highlight the significance of the Victorian Access and Support Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) service type, in ensuring equitable access to the aged care system for people from diverse backgrounds, who may experience barriers to receiving services.
Supported entry to community care services contributes to healthy ageing and consumer wellbeing and may delay or prevent admission to higher levels of care. The Victorian Access and Support service is a unique and very successful program that enables best outcomes for clients and carers from diverse backgrounds in metropolitan and parts of regional Victoria.
It is recommended that the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (the Commission) consider the presented Access and Support model as an effective solution to existing barriers to equitable entry into the aged care system.
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