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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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Feb 05, 2023

Mercury article – Help offer as day centre shuts doors

A community group is trying to help southern Tasmanians rocked by the closure of a vital day therapy centre. Manor Gardens at Kingston, which provides support for people living with memory loss and/or social… Read Article
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Jul 13, 2022

Talking Point – Aged Care Workforce

Organisations providing aged care services to Tasmanians now find themselves between a rock and a hard place after the Federal Government’s recent subsidy announcement. At Community Based Support, we value enormously our dedicated and… Read Article
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Jan 27, 2022

Talking Point – COVID difficulties in the care industry

As we head into 2022 in earnest, the reality of living with COVID-19, now into its third year is hitting home in the Tasmanian community sector. At Community Based Support, we have lived our… Read Article
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Dec 21, 2021

Talking Point – Covid risks while giving care at home

The reopening of state borders poses challenges for those caring for our most vulnerable, writes Allyson Warrington. As Tasmania’s borders reopen, Community Based Support recognises both the excitement and uncertainty swirling around the state’s various… Read Article
Nov 19, 2021

Board Director Casual Vacancy

Non-Executive Director About Community Based Support 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… Read Article
Nov 12, 2021

Media release: Kingston hub is an Ageing Backward centre of health and fitness

Community Based Support Kingston Hub has become an Ageing Backwards centre of health and fitness. Community Based Support CEO Allyson Warrington said many clients are enjoying the new program being rolled out. “We know… Read Article