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 19, 2023
Talking point: Time to align pay rates for care workers.
WAGE WIN FOR AGED-CARE WORKERS BUT DISABILITY CARERS MISS OUT, WRITES ALLYSON WARRINGTON. Community Based Support wholeheartedly welcomes the Fair Work Commission’s decision to provide a wage increase of 15 per cent for aged-care… Read Article
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
Mar 23, 2023
Fiercely independent: Margaret’s story
Margaret Kay is an example of how pursuing interests can keep your mind and body active and provide a sense of purpose and fulfilment in life. Margaret’s passion for painting began over four decades… 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
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
Nov 07, 2022
Making connections: Emma’s story
Emma Scott has been with Community Based Support for only 18 months and has already taken multiple opportunities to develop her career. Starting as an aged care coordinator, she worked closely with support workers… Read Article
Sep 27, 2022
Peace well deserved: Maria’s story
“I’m 87, I’m not complaining, I get great support and I am so grateful.” Maria Karsznia is happy with her lot in life, despite, or perhaps because of, her early childhood being fraught with… Read Article