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.
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
Oct 07, 2023
Unlocking opportunities: The CBS refer a friend program
To combat workforce shortages in the aged and disability care sector, CBS has adopted a contemporary approach to complement traditional recruitment. Implemented in 2022, the CBS Refer a Friend program encourages team members to… Read Article
Jul 20, 2023
Rewarding community partnerships help promote jobs
To provide quality in-home aged care and disability support services, the recruitment team at Community Based Support (CBS) understand the importance of attracting individuals who are passionate about caring for some of the most… Read Article
Jun 15, 2023
Investing in expertise: enhancing client care through training
In any organisation, the strength of the team lies in the expertise and skills they possess. For Community Based Support (CBS) who are dedicated to providing exceptional support to clients, investing in training and… Read Article