Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc.

13/02/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Cody Millich, a CBS client based in the Riverland!

Cody was nominated for the Murray and Mallee Trainee and Apprenticeship Awards Berri Barmera Council this month and selected as a finalist in the 2026 Civil Construction category — an amazing achievement in itself.

We’re thrilled to share that Cody went on to win his category, a well-deserved recognition of his hard work, commitment, and dedication to his trade. 👏

Congratulations, Cody! Your success is an inspiration, and we can’t wait to see what you achieve next. 🌟

12/02/2026

Our CBS Inc. NDIS Southern Team had a fantastic time attending the The Disability Events Community - The DEC Expo!

It was a great opportunity to connect with community members, service providers and industry partners, share more about the supports we offer, and strengthen our local networks. Events like this are so important in helping us promote our services and continue building meaningful connections across the sector.

A big thank you to James and the Southern team for all your hard work and dedication on the day — your passion and commitment truly represent CBS Inc. so well. 👏

11/02/2026

Human rights are not abstract principles.

They are lived. Experienced. Defended. Shared.

Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. warmly invites the community and partners to the opening night of The Art of Human Rights with Bearded Dragon Gallery — a powerful exhibition showcasing lived experience, creativity, and the strength of rights in action.

🗓 Thursday, 19 February 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Bearded Dragon Gallery, 2G Gay’s Arcade, Adelaide
🎟 Free tickets available:
https://lnkd.in/gYZ6TRsS

We are honoured to welcome:
• Dr Lorraine Finlay, Human Rights Commissioner
• Sallie Harrington-Downie, Director, Human Rights and Scrutiny
• Michaela Banks, B-HART Executive Manager
• Freddie Brincat OAM, Founder & Executive Director, CBS Inc.

This is more than an art exhibition. It is a reminder that:
• Human rights belong to every person
• Lived experience must guide systems and reform
• Dignity, participation and inclusion are collective responsibilities

With the Human Rights Commissioner in attendance, the evening will spotlight the transformative impact of the Claim Your Human Rights Project and strengthen our shared commitment to rights-based practice across South Australia.

Human rights are not just policy frameworks — they are the foundation of safe, inclusive and respectful communities for all.

We look forward to standing alongside colleagues, advocates and community members who believe rights must be protected, practised and championed every day.

We hope to see you there.

11/02/2026

Our NDIS West team had a fantastic time attending the The Disability Events Community - The DEC West Expo today!

It was a great opportunity to connect with the community, share information about our services, and meet so many passionate individuals and organisations making a difference in the sector.

A big thank you to Merv and the team for all your hard work in representing CBS Inc. so proudly — we appreciate your dedication and commitment! 👏

10/02/2026

🎓 Australian First: Opening New Employment Pathways

CBS Inc. is proud to announce an innovative new partnership with Flinders University, launching the Australian-first Diploma of Employment Pathways — a groundbreaking program creating meaningful, supported employment opportunities for people with intellectual disability.

Commencing March 2026, this one-year diploma combines university-based learning with career planning, employability skills and real-world work placements, supported by CBS Inc.’s strong employer and industry connections. The program is strengths-based, tailored, and designed to build confidence, independence and long-term career success.

Registered student Zac Colton said “I’m really keen to start the Diploma of Employment at Flinders. It’s an incredible opportunity to build on my past IT experience and make new friends. I’ve always wanted to experience university life, and I’m excited to see what it has to offer.”

CBS Inc. Founder and Executive Director Freddie Brincat (OAM) said “We have seen so many of our participants with an intellectual disability in our Commonwealth funded Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program obtain great jobs that they never thought achievable on leaving school. This is despite having virtually no access to universities and limited access to TAFE. Though available in many overseas countries like Spain this Diploma will be a real door opener to further career opportunities and I know many students just can’t wait to start.”

Flinders Project Lead, Associate Professor Fiona Rillotta said “everyone has equal right to access higher education, and this Diploma will support students with intellectual disability to demonstrate their learning at university level in ways that work for them. Our partnership with CBS Inc. will enable career pathways that some students and graduates may never have thought possible.”

Together, CBS Inc. and Flinders University are setting a new national benchmark for inclusive education and employment — because everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, work, contribute and belong.

Full Media Release: https://communitybridgingservices.org.au/2026/02/10/cbs-inc-and-flinders-university-launch-australian-first-diploma-creating-new-employment-pathways-for-people-with-intellectual-disability/

10/02/2026

🌟 Platinum Sponsor Announcement 🌟
We’re proud to announce MatchWorks Employment Services as a Platinum Sponsor of our upcoming education forum:
Everything You Wanted to Know About NDIS and Disability Employment but Were Afraid to Ask
For more than 25 years, MatchWorks has been breaking down barriers to employment—supporting job seekers to find meaningful work and helping employers build inclusive, thriving workplaces. With strong local connections across 220+ locations nationwide, their commitment to inclusive employment makes a real difference in communities across Australia.
Thank you, MatchWorks, for supporting this important conversation and helping create pathways to employment for all. 👏✨
19 March 2026
4:30–7:30pm
Adelaide Pavilion
Ticket: https://events.humanitix.com/eywtkandeaebwata-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-ndis-disability-employment-and-education-but-were-afraid-to-ask-education-forum?fbclid=IwY2xjawP3aKlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6VkJPMTB5ZjFCSktWNjlHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgqU0YI26ayOuZdKKOCb-Y3ctJEv-Ow4UTcJ5p7NMvS61N-lOnin2piUzVkC_aem_Vp2Ww84d1hXwJm0cpCKxMA

Everything you wanted to know about NDIS, disability employment, and education but were afraid to ask. A forum for anyone who works with young people.

05/02/2026

🎉 Today we’re all together celebrating John’s 40th birthday — and what a milestone it is! 🎉

John is one of the key members of our Claims Team and a truly hardworking, dedicated employee at CBS Inc. who worked with CBS Inc. for 10 years. His loyalty, commitment, and willingness to go above and beyond are second to none.

John genuinely enjoys his work — whether he’s assisting and training Jobnet staff or taking on new challenges with Payroll to expand his knowledge (yes, he’s basically a knowledge sponge 🧠). His readiness to help and share what he knows makes him an invaluable part of our team.

John, we’re incredibly lucky to have you and can’t wait to see what the next 10 years bring — hopefully with even more success, laughter, and maybe a little less frustration over statistical improbability.

👏 Well done, John! You make a positive difference at CBSI every single day. 🎂🎈

05/02/2026

🌟 Platinum Sponsor Announcement 🌟

We’re proud to announce Orana Australia Ltd as the Platinum Sponsor of our upcoming Education Forum:

Everything You Wanted to Know About NDIS and Disability Employment but Were Afraid to Ask.

Orana creates opportunities for people with disability to live and work within their local community—supporting individuals to fulfil their dreams and become valued, active community members. Orana currently provides employment, housing, training, short-term accommodation, skill development programs and life skills support to over 650 South Australians living with disability.

Their commitment to inclusion, opportunity and independence makes them a perfect partner for this important conversation.

📅 19 March 2026

🕓 4:30–7:30pm

📍 Adelaide Pavilion

Ticket: https://events.humanitix.com/eywtkandeaebwata-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-ndis-disability-employment-and-education-but-were-afraid-to-ask-education-forum

We thank Orana for their leadership and support in helping drive meaningful change across the disability, education and employment sectors. 💙

Everything you wanted to know about NDIS, disability employment, and education but were afraid to ask. A forum for anyone who works with young people.

03/02/2026

Whyalla NDIS supports – Choices & Beyond

🌱 Growing skills, connection & community 🌱

Getting involved in our local community is something we truly love. Our Monday Independent Living Skills group and Friday Choices Gardening group have been visiting The Orchard Community Garden each week, learning the vital skills needed to grow and maintain a thriving garden.

From planting, pruning, weeding and harvesting, our participants have put in an incredible amount of work — and it was recently celebrated at a community event hosted by Hope Whyalla. 🌿

The local community enjoyed the beautiful space our groups have helped develop and care for, and some of our participants even created and hung colourful pompoms on the Tree of Hope 💚

We currently have availability in both groups and would love to welcome new participants — especially anyone with a green thumb (or keen to grow one!). 🌼

📩 Get in touch to find out more!
whyallandis@cbsinc.org.au

29/01/2026

We’re proud to announce Concord Institute - RTO 45434 as an Event Partner for the upcoming Disability Education Forum 🎉
Concord Institute is a registered training organisation (RTO) providing specialised training for people supporting individuals with disability.
This forum will explore the intersection of education, disability, and employment, with a strong focus on NDIS supports and best-practice approaches to supporting young people as they transition from school into further study, employment, and independent adulthood.
📅 Thursday, 19 March 2026
🕟 4:30–7:30pm
📍 Adelaide Pavilion, South Terrace, Adelaide
Whether you’re a teacher, career counsellor, employment specialist, or educator, this forum offers practical insights, networking opportunities, and professional development — including a certificate of attendance for teachers.
🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/geb4cdXh

28/01/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring! Employment Officer – Murray Bridge (Full-Time) 🌟

Are you passionate about creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability? We’re looking for a dedicated Employment Officer to join our Murray Bridge team.

In this role, you will:
✅ Support people with disability to achieve their employment goals
🤝 Build strong partnerships with local employers
💼 Match and place clients into sustainable, meaningful roles
🌱 Provide ongoing in-work support and help clients understand their job duties

If you’re motivated, people-focused, and want to make a real impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Location: Murray Bridge
🕘 Position: Full-time
https://careers.communitybridgingservices.org.au/job/employment-officer-jobnet-employment-officer-murray-bridge-sa-australia-fw000214/74f432c8-f03c-11f0-b4fa-02420a6c7775

👉 Apply now or share with someone who’d be perfect for this role!

26/01/2026

🎾 Celebrating an incredible milestone! 🎉

CBS Inc. would like to congratulate our participant Lukasz on celebrating 20 years as a volunteer at Adelaide tennis tournaments — an outstanding achievement and a true testament to his dedication and commitment to the community.

Lukasz is a long-term participant with CBS Inc. over the years. We are also proud to see Lucasz currently employed with South Australian Council on Intellectual Disability Inc, continuing to build his skills and independence through meaningful work.

Well done, Lukasz — your hard work, passion and perseverance are something to be celebrated! 👏💙