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CBS Inc. Amelia Rix Award Celebrates 21 years of Success
The Amelia Rix Award celebrates the successes of people with a disability in open employment, recognising and acknowledging their goals, achieved through organisation, determination and perseverance. The Award is held in memory of the late Amelia Rix who was a long-term participant in the Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. Jobnet Employment Program. CBS Inc. established… Continue reading
Scholarship supports students with disability at Flinders University
Sharing a common passion for creating pathways for students with disabilities, Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. is proud to partner with Flinders University to announce the third CBS Inc. Scholarship, following its launch in 2022. The scholarship is open to students in any discipline who demonstrate how their studies align with a career focused on… Continue reading
Respectful Notice – Ted Rix
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Ted Rix. Ted and his family have been steadfast supporters of the Amelia Rix Award. Through their generosity and dedication, the Rix family has helped empower and celebrate individuals who demonstrate extraordinary perseverance and achievement, like Amelia did. We extend our heartfelt condolences to… Continue reading
Empowering Creativity and Inclusion: NDIS Choices Exhibition Open Day
Adelaide, SA – 5th November 2024 – CBS Inc. is proud to present the NDIS Choices Exhibition Open Day, a celebration of creativity, diversity, and inclusion. Held at The Mill Adelaide, this event will showcase the artistic talents of individuals living with disability, highlighting the importance of art in fostering community connections and personal empowerment…. Continue reading
Press Realse – 2024 AGM
Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. held its successful Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 29 October 2024, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Minor Works Building Community Centre. This event brought together CBS Inc. board members, staff, consumers, and community partners to review participant achievements, the organisations future goals, and to celebrate the… Continue reading
Press Release – NEW JOB SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR THE SOUTH
People in Southern Adelaide experiencing mental health challenges will now get extra help securing employment, following the launch of a job placement initiative. Expanded to the southern suburbs this month, the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program is an evidence-based initiative that provides personalised employment support to people with mental health struggles. The program will… Continue reading
CBS Inc. Annual General Meeting 2024
We are pleased to invite all CBS Inc. staff, participants, supporters and general public to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 29th October 2024, at the Minor Works Building Community Centre, 22 Stamford Ct, Adelaide SA 5000. The meeting will be held from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This important event is an opportunity… Continue reading
Our Aim Higher and HI Projects Coordinators recently had an interview with Vision Australia Radio
Our Aim Higher and HI Projects Coordinators recently had an interview with Vision Australia Radio! Mireia shared insights about CBS Inc. and the Aim Higher project, which supports students with disabilities from Year 9 to Year 12. The program collaborates with schools, families, and local coordinators to help students achieve better goals and transition into… Continue reading
NDIS Warradale Open Day Media Release
Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. NDIS Warradale Open Day Date: Friday, 30 August 2024 Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm Location: 249 Diagonal Rd, Warradale SA 5046 Warradale, South Australia – Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. is pleased to announce the official opening of our new NDIS office in Warradale on Friday, 30 August 2024. This exciting… Continue reading
Celebrates Successful Completion of ILC Grant Projects: Aim Higher and HI Project
Adelaide, SA – Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. is thrilled to announce a celebration event marking the successful conclusion of two impactful ILC Grant Projects: Aim Higher and the HI Project. The event will take place on Monday, 17th June 2024. For the past three years, the Aim Higher and HI Project initiatives have significantly… Continue reading
Introducing Beyond SACE, a new initiative from CBS Inc.
CBS Inc. launches Beyond SACE, an innovative employment skills program for high school students available from 2024 Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. proudly announces the upcoming launch of Beyond SACE, a community learning program for high school students with disability or disadvantage. Enrolment is now open for 2024. CBS Inc. has been supporting South Australian… Continue reading
Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. Launches Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan
Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. were proud to officially launch our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), with endorsement by Reconciliation SA, at a staff meeting last week. Despite the recent referendums result, CBS Inc. remain committed to inclusion and giving a voice to people in the community. Our RAP will weave into the CBS Inc…. Continue reading
Unleashing Employment Opportunities Breakfast Event
Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. recently partnered with Australia Day Council of South Australia to create an event aiming to break down barriers and open conversations about the employment of people with disability. The breakfast event held on Thursday September 7, 2023 encouraged attendees to have conversations about social inclusion and ask questions they… Continue reading
Summit Universal Health Update
After much thought and consideration and with disappointment, today we are announcing our decision to close Summit Universal Health. Summit Universal Health was a partnership between Summit Health Centre and Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc., with the two not for profits having collectively provided health care and disability services in the Adelaide Hills. The… Continue reading
Hall of Fame acknowledgement for Founder and Executive Director of CBS Inc. Freddie Brincat OAM
On the 14th June 2023, Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. Founder and Executive Director, Freddie Brincat OAM, was inducted into the Disability Employment Australia (DEA) Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Brisbane. DEA is the peak industry body for Australia’s Disability Employment Services (DES) assisting the Australian Government to deliver high quality employment… Continue reading
Port Augusta City Council Collaboration
Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. are proud to be partnering with Port Augusta City Council to fill a number of positions across the Council portfolio, through the Council’s new Access and Inclusion Program. This program was designed to address local unemployment within the Port Augusta Community. Port Augusta City Council approached the Jobnet Employment… Continue reading
Announcement of the new Disability Employment Services Framework from CBS Inc. Noarlunga
Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. welcomed the Honourable Amanda Rishworth MP, Minister for Families and Social Services, to announce the new Disability Employment Services (DES) Framework at our Noarlunga CBS Inc. office on Thursday 6 July 2023. The Minister’s office contacted us directly as they wanted to make the announcement alongside a top-quality DES Provider… Continue reading
Bearded Dragon Gallery Beyond Words exhibition
CBS Inc. Social Enterprise, Bearded Dragon Gallery, opens first exhibition for the year Social Enterprise business, The Bearded Dragon Gallery, is proud to present their first exhibition for the year, titled “Beyond Words”. The Gallery called out to South Australian artists living with disability or barriers, to submit artwork based on this theme. Art is… Continue reading
CBS Inc. Investing in Rural NDIS Supports
Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. is a leader in NDIS Supports and Disability Employment Services (DES) in South Australia and is committed to continuing to provide quality services after 26 years of success. We have much pleasure in announcing our regional service expansion in Port Pirie with the purchase of a dedicated building for… Continue reading