What's new at CBS
Read up on the latest happenings at Community Based Support including stories about our community members, our team and any exciting developments we’ve got going on.
May 02, 2024
Hitting the mark: Trish Rider’s story
“I had no idea it was something you could do now, I thought it was from the time of Robin Hood!” Trish Rider is talking about archery, a sport she recently tried for the… Read Article
Feb 26, 2024
Talking Point: Carers need and deserve to have a break
Looking after an aged or disabled family member can take a toll, but there is respite help available, writes Community Based Support CEO Allyson Warrington Across Tasmania, family members are called on to care… Read Article
Feb 09, 2024
Safe steps: Trish’s quest for independence
Amidst the rolling hills of South Hobart, Trish has called the same house home for 35 years. Nestled on a steep block with no vehicular access and a dizzy ascent to her front door,… Read Article
Jan 15, 2024
Board vacancy: Non-Executive Director
Community Based Support (CBS) is a not-for-profit, Tasmanian organisation that supports people who are frail, aged or have a disability to live the life they choose whilst living in their home. We dedicate our… Read Article
Dec 22, 2023
Overcoming Barriers: Neville’s story
Angela Frank can breathe a sigh of relief following a recent breakthrough in her father Neville’s care. Neville grapples with a medical condition that causes headaches, confusion, and memory loss, leading him to become… Read Article
Dec 02, 2023
A father’s love: Robert Higgins’s story
“We packed a lot of living into those few years.” Robert Higgins spoke softly on the phone, recalling memories of his father and of his quest to rediscover his resting place. “It was the… Read Article
Nov 10, 2023
Training for Plain English
Community Based Support (CBS) recently held a series of plain English workshops. The goal was to encourage that written and spoken communication with clients, and with each other, is clear and understandable. The workshops… Read Article
Nov 04, 2023
Growing confidence: Jane’s Ageing Backwards experience
Jane Lowe has been feeling the physical and mental health benefits of attending the Ageing Backwards movement program ran by Community Based Support (CBS). “I didn’t want to go to the gym but needed… Read Article