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 16, 2023
Inspiring generations: The legacy of Maureen Norris
Maureen Norris is a name synonymous with gymnastics in Tasmania. Her journey began almost 40 years ago when she enrolled her daughter Kim in gymnastics classes at Lynwood Gym. Little did she know that… Read Article
Feb 27, 2023
Getting it right: Paul Dolzan’s story
Paul Dolzan never intended to work in the support sector, but a fortuitous encounter on a golf course changed that. A family friend was running a disability support organisation and suggested Paul work for… Read Article
Feb 09, 2023
Talking Point – Community Based Support committed to helping most vulnerable
Our services have adapted to the reforms within the aged and disability sector, writes Allyson Warrington There is no doubt emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic there are continuing challenges in the aged care and… Read Article
Jun 30, 2022
Flying high: Bradley’s story
Bradley Marshall has been attending the CBS social hubs for just six months and is really feeling the benefits. He has dealt with mental health issues for a number of years and had closed… Read Article
May 23, 2022
Doing Mum proud
Susan Reid joined the rostering team in March this year having previously worked out in the field as a support worker. She’s always had a people focussed approach throughout her career and credits her… Read Article
May 10, 2022
Dave’s advice on getting the best out of support options.
”It takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile” says Dave Hanlon as he talks about the importance of humour and being able to have a laugh, no matter the situation. He… Read Article
Feb 24, 2022
Help is at hand with the CBS Client Services team
40% of Tasmania’s population is either over 65 or identifies as a person with a disability. Not all of these people require support but the number of those that do is significant. In response… Read Article
Jan 10, 2022
Family support: Gordon and Rose’s story
Gordon and Maureen Riley chose to access home based support with CBS at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, as a way of lightening the load at home. The meal delivery program* took some… Read Article