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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.

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Nov 07, 2025

Inspiring others: Kelly’s journey from support worker to aged care leader

When Community Based Support’s Support at Home Manager, Kelly Frerk, was invited to take part in HumanAbility, a national campaign promoting careers in care, she saw it as a chance to help others discover… Read Article
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Sep 19, 2025

Raising awareness of Elder Abuse

Community Based Support recently hosted a talk on elder abuse, organised by our coordinator Emma Bruce. The session was delivered by Julie Andersson, Program Manager at COTA Tasmania, who spoke about the importance of… Read Article
Sep 02, 2025

Client voices to shape safe, high-quality care

At CBS, we believe that the best way to deliver safe, high-quality services is to keep client voices at the heart of everything we do. To strengthen that commitment, we’re proud to announce the… Read Article
Aug 05, 2025

Loneliness Awareness Week: You’re not alone

This Loneliness Awareness Week, we’re sharing an important reminder, connection matters. Loneliness can affect anyone, at any stage of life. It happens when there’s a gap between the connections we’d like to have and… Read Article
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Jun 24, 2025

Bringing stroke awareness to the forefront

Over the past month, staff at CBS have had the opportunity to attend a series of engaging and thought-provoking workshops delivered by the Stroke Foundation. Held at our Moonah head office, these sessions weren’t… Read Article
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Mar 11, 2025

Supporting Growth: CBS Support Workers complete Certificate III in Individual Support

At CBS, ongoing learning is a key part of professional growth. For staff members Bethany and Casey, completing their Certificate III in Individual Support has been a rewarding journey, enhancing both their careers and… Read Article
Feb 06, 2025

Advocacy services: Supporting rights and empowering voices

In Tasmania, advocacy services help people in the aged care and disability sectors by protecting their rights and making sure their voices are heard. These services provide important support to individuals, carers, and families,… Read Article
Stanley Goodman walking down a newly installed ramp outside his home, surrounded by a garden with blooming flowers and a parked car in the background
Dec 04, 2024

Stanley Goodman’s journey with CBS: How a new ramp transformed his life

When Stanley Goodman first engaged with Community Based Support (CBS), he was facing multiple challenges at his home. Accessing his property had become increasingly difficult, and heavy rains often caused flooding from the school… Read Article
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Oct 22, 2024

Peace of mind: The impact of CBS on clients and their families

At Community Based Support (CBS), the focus is on making a positive impact for clients and their families. The care CBS provides helps reduce stress and offers families greater peace of mind. Through attentive… Read Article