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.
Mar 11, 2026
Talking Point: Older Australians are right to raise concerns
We know that Australia is ageing rapidly. We know that demand for home care and clinical support will increase substantially over the next two decades. But another reality is that workforce growth has not… Read Article
Feb 17, 2026
Being yourself in support work: Andrea’s story
For Andrea Horne, support work has always been about putting people first. Born and raised in Tasmania, Andrea’s career has taken her through different roles and places, but caring for others has remained central… Read Article
Jan 20, 2026
Decades of dedication: Gabby Burke’s story
After more than 30 years in support work, including 18 years with Community Based Support (CBS), Gabby Burke has recently retired, leaving behind a career defined by care, patience and long-standing relationships. For Gabby,… Read Article
Nov 07, 2025
Inspiring others: Kelly’s journey from support worker to aged care leader
When Community Based Support’s Support at Home Manager, Kelly Frerk, was invited to take part in HumanAbility, a national campaign promoting careers in care, she saw it as a chance to help others discover… Read Article
Sep 19, 2025
Raising awareness of Elder Abuse
Community Based Support recently hosted a talk on elder abuse, organised by our coordinator Emma Bruce. The session was delivered by Julie Andersson, Program Manager at COTA Tasmania, who spoke about the importance of… Read Article
Sep 02, 2025
Client voices to shape safe, high-quality care
At CBS, we believe that the best way to deliver safe, high-quality services is to keep client voices at the heart of everything we do. To strengthen that commitment, we’re proud to announce the… Read Article
Aug 05, 2025
Loneliness Awareness Week: You’re not alone
This Loneliness Awareness Week, we’re sharing an important reminder, connection matters. Loneliness can affect anyone, at any stage of life. It happens when there’s a gap between the connections we’d like to have and… Read Article
Jun 24, 2025
Bringing stroke awareness to the forefront
Over the past month, staff at CBS have had the opportunity to attend a series of engaging and thought-provoking workshops delivered by the Stroke Foundation. Held at our Moonah head office, these sessions weren’t… Read Article