Allied Health Fees and Charges 26-27 Brokered Service Fees 26-27 Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Fees Schedule 26-27 Community Transport Rates 26-27 Financial Hardship Assessment Form Home and Community Care - Program for Younger People (HACC-PYP) Fees Schedule 26-27 Experiencing Financial Hardship
Experiencing financial hardship?
If you’re experiencing financial hardship, you may be eligible for a fee reduction or waiver through TDHS.
To apply, complete a Financial Hardship Assessment Form and provide supporting information.
You can get the form by:
- Speaking with your TDHS care worker
- Calling Reception on (03) 5558 6000
- Downloading it from the TDHS website
TDHS may ask for additional documents to help assess your situation
Your application will be reviewed using several factors, such as:
- Your ability to pay
- Your personal and financial circumstances
- The services you receive from TDHS
- Your previous payment history
- Whether a payment plan, fee reduction, or full waiver is most suitable
- Whether the reduction applies to all services or only some
- Whether support is temporary or ongoing
- Any requirements set by funding bodies
- You’ll receive a decision within 28 days of TDHS receiving your completed form and documents.
- Fee reductions or waivers may be revoked if your financial circumstances change or if the information provided was incorrect.
Page last updated:
1 July 2026