FOI 25-0288 LD – Data Related To Hcps And CHSP

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This FOI disclosure provides aged care program recipient data for centenarians (aged 100+) across Australia from June 2017 to June 2024. Home Care Package (HCP) recipients aged 100+ increased substantially from 232 nationally in 2017 to 1,094 in 2024, with New South Wales and Victoria accounting for the largest cohorts. Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) clients aged 100+ remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 1,794 and 2,171 recipients across the eight-year period. New South Wales consistently had the highest numbers in both programs. The data reveals growing demand for home care services among the oldest Australians, with HCP uptake nearly quintupling while CHSP numbers plateaued, suggesting a shift toward higher-intensity packaged care models for centenarians. State-by-state breakdowns show significant regional variation in both program