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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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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
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Dec 30, 2021

Maintaining independence: Irene’s story

Irene Norris has a renewed appreciation for her garden after the CBS home modification team installed a ramp so that she could access it more readily. “The ramp is working really well, it saves… 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
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Dec 03, 2021

CBS Buddy program

We’ve joined the Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) Buddy Program to help support our new starters as they embark on their careers at CBS. Starting a new job can be quite stressful and… Read Article
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Nov 24, 2021

New CBS social hub opens at Riverside

On Monday 15th November 2021, we officially launched our new Riverside social hub in Launceston. The Honourable Jo Palmer MLC joined our CEO Allyson Warrington, our clients and their families, CBS staff and other… 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
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Nov 19, 2021

Celebrating love: Pauline and Kevin Richmond 59th Wedding anniversary

Pauline and Kevin Richmond recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary with us at Glen Derwent Estate. No strangers to our social hub activities having attended for the last year, they decided Devonshire Tea would… Read Article
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Nov 15, 2021

Go for it: Jessica’s CBS journey

When asked about her favourite part of the job, Jessica says “Every day, I love every day. My eyes are open, my feet are on the floor. Everyone’s full of energy and off I… 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