Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc.

31/03/2026

Last week, CBS Inc. was proud to host our Education Forum, bringing together passionate professionals, partners, and community members to share ideas, insights, and opportunities in the education and employment space.

The forum provided a valuable platform for meaningful discussions around supporting people with disability to achieve their goals, while strengthening collaboration across sectors. It was inspiring to see so many voices contributing to such important conversations and working together towards more inclusive outcomes.

A big thank you to everyone who attended, presented, and supported the event — your involvement made it a great success!

30/03/2026

Join us for an upcoming Information Session in Murray Bridge!

CBS Inc., Advocacy for Disability Access and Inclusion Inc and Mission Australia are coming together to share valuable information about our programs and services designed to support people with disability in the community.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 8 April
🕥 Time: 10:30am
📍 Location: Murray Bridge Performing Arts + Function Centre

This is a great opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and connect with local services.

👉 Please RSVP via the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/cbs-inc-information-session-murray-bridge

We look forward to seeing you there!

Have you ever wondered what else might be possible for your future? JOIN US FOR THE AIM WIDER INFORMATION SESSION

29/03/2026

Another fantastic week at Sprout Cooking School for our HI Project participants! 👏

The crowd-favourite sausage rolls were a hit once again, turning out absolutely perfect. Then on Thursday, we were lucky to welcome some special guests, Freddie Brincat OAM , Founder and Executive Director of CBS Inc. and Craig Love, Executive Manager - NDIS who rolled up their sleeves, put on the aprons, and jumped right into the kitchen with the group.

Together, they prepared a delicious lunch of steaks served on freshly made flatbread, topped with a vibrant chimichurri sauce — a real treat for everyone involved! 🌿🥩

A week filled with great food, teamwork, and hands-on learning — the perfect way to wrap up our final week at Sprout. Well done to all participants for their amazing effort! 💛

27/03/2026

On Wednesday, our CBS Inc. Port Lincoln team proudly hosted a Meet the Local Team event! 👋

As CBS Inc. continues to grow, so too does our presence in Port Lincoln. With this growth comes an expanded range of programs and services, all designed to better support people with disability across the region.

The event was a fantastic opportunity for the community to:
• Meet our expanding Port Lincoln team
• Learn more about the programs currently offered through our local office
• Hear directly from our Program Coordinators about how their services support participants

A special thank you to our wonderful MC and CBS Inc. Moonlight Speaker, Darcy, for bringing warmth and energy to the event 🌟
And a big thank you to Meg and the team for organising such a fantastic and welcoming event — your hard work made it all possible!

We’re so grateful to everyone who came along to connect, learn, and support our growing community. Thank you again for being part of it! 💙

27/03/2026

CBS Inc. Socialize West Elizabeth took on a fantastic challenge this week—selecting a meal from the Food Co-Op to prepare and enjoy at home! 👩‍🍳🏡

This activity wasn’t just about cooking—it was about building independence in the community and bringing those valuable skills back into the home (while filling some very happy bellies too!).

These meal kits are a game changer—packed with everything you need to create a delicious meal for four people. They’re generous, budget-friendly, reduce food waste, and take the stress out of that daily question… “what’s for dinner?” 🤔🍽️

A huge shoutout to James for a fantastic effort—Mexican Chicken for the win! 🌮🔥

24/03/2026

What an incredible night at our Education Forum 2026! ✨

Last Thursday, we proudly hosted “Everything You Wanted To Know About NDIS, Disability Employment and Education – But Were Afraid To Ask” at the Adelaide Pavilion — and what a fantastic success it was!

With 110 attendees, 18 schools, and 28 organisations represented, the room was buzzing with energy, curiosity, and a shared passion for creating better pathways for people living with disability 💙

A very special thank you to our incredible MC, Nicole Greeneklee, who brought warmth, professionalism, and a genuine passion to the evening.

Nicole as a CBS Inc. participants and Moonlight Speakers, who shared their lived experiences with honesty, courage, and authenticity. Your voices are at the heart of what we do. By sharing your journeys, challenges, and successes, you helped bring real meaning to the discussions — reminding everyone in the room why inclusive education and employment pathways matter so deeply. You didn’t just contribute to the conversation — you led it.

We want to give a HUGE and heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible panel chairs and members — you are the heart of this forum 🙌 Your openness, honesty, and willingness to share your knowledge and lived experiences made these conversations so powerful and real. We are so grateful for the time, care and passion each of you brought to the stage.

Panel 1 – The Impact of Disability Employment Projects (Chair: lukasz wojniak, SACID Inclusive Adviser & CBS Inc. Moonlight Speaker):
Renee Perchard, Mireia Artero-Medina, Jack Moloney,

Panel 2 – Student Pathway Options (Chair: Craig Love, Executive Manager NDIS, CBS Inc.):
Bradley Hughes, MBA , TeeJay Milam, Teagan Crawley, Louise Murphy, Dr June Alexander

Panel 3 – Employment Pathways (Chair: Ada Caruana):
Giovanni Freschi, Cristina Bruno, Sandra Mitchell, Sascha Lemon-Spence

Because of you, these discussions weren’t just informative — they were inspiring, honest, and full of real-world impact. You helped spark conversations, challenge thinking, and bring people together in the best possible way.

We also would like to thank our Founder and Executive Director Freddie Brincat OAM for his wonderful support and his remarkable speech to close the forum.

To everyone who attended, supported, and contributed — thank you for being part of such a special evening. And of course, a big thank you to our partners and sponsors(Concord Institute - RTO 45434⁠, Orana Australia Ltd, MatchWorks ,Minda Inc., Multicultural Consulting Services, The Institute of Employability Professionals Australia, Tibii Disability Support Services and The Bowden Print Group for helping make it all happen.

Together, we’re building stronger connections and creating clearer, more inclusive pathways for the future 🌟

18/03/2026

12/03/2026

Due to unforeseen unavailability, this event has been postponed to 5 May. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

New RSVP link as below
https://events.humanitix.com/cbs-inc-information-session-adelaide-hills-9hpwu4pc

We look forward to seeing you on the new date and sharing the event with you then!

Have you ever wondered what else might be possible for your future? JOIN US FOR THE AIM WIDER INFORMATION SESSION

11/03/2026

🎤 Panel 3 Announcement: Employment Pathways
We are excited to introduce our third panel discussion at the Education Forum: Employment Pathways — focusing on how education, training and employers can work together to support young people with disability in building meaningful careers.
Chair:
• Ada Caruana, Executive Manager Jobnet – CBS Inc.
Panel Members:
• Giovanni Freschi, Fogolar Furlan – CBS Inc. Employer
• Cristina Bruno, Head of Concord Institute - RTO 45434
• Sandra Mitchell, Careers & VET Counsellor – Mary MacKillop College Kensington
• Sascha Lemon-Spence, University Specialist Employment Program Coordinator – CBS Inc.
This panel will explore how schools, training providers, universities, and employers can work together to support students with disability in planning their futures and transitioning into employment. The discussion will highlight the role of vocational education, university support, and employer experiences, while also examining labour market trends, work experience opportunities, and the growing impact of remote work and AI in recruitment. Overall, the conversation aims to strengthen collaboration between education providers and employment services to create more inclusive and accessible pathways into the workforce.
This important conversation will highlight how education providers, employment services, and employers can collaborate to create more inclusive and accessible pathways into the workforce.
Event Details:

Date: 19 March 2026
Time: 4:00–8:00pm
Address: Adelaide Pavilion
Tickets: https://lnkd.in/geb4cdXh

📍 Join us for this engaging discussion and learn how we can build stronger pathways from education to employment for people with disability.

10/03/2026

🎤 Panel Announcement – Education Forum

We’re excited to introduce our second panel discussion at the upcoming forum, chaired by Craig Love, Executive Manager NDIS at Community Bridging Services Inc..

This important conversation will bring together experts from education, the NDIS, and lived experience to explore how we can better support young people with disability as they transition from school into employment.

Panel Members:
• TeeJay Milam – Pathways Lead, Specialised Assistance School for Youth - SASY
• Teagan Crawley – Participant and NDIS Support Worker
• Louise Murphy – Senior Education Advisor (SACE, Pathways & Transition), Catholic Education South Australia
• Dr June Alexander– Lecturer, Flinders University
• Bradley Hughes, MBA , – Assistant Director (SA & NT) Engagement & Inclusion, NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme

This panel will explore the barriers young people with disability face when considering employment, the role of schools and disability employment services in supporting their transition, the importance of work experience opportunities, and how families, educators, and service providers can work together to ensure smoother pathways from school to meaningful employment.

Event Details:
Date: 19 March 2026
Time: 4:00–8:00pm
Address: Adelaide Pavilion
Tickets: https://lnkd.in/geb4cdXh

10/03/2026

09/03/2026

Adelaide Hills Community – You’re Invited!

Community Bridging Services Inc. (CBS Inc.) is hosting a free Aim Wider Information Session on Wednesday 12 March at Coventry Library in the Adelaide Hills.

This session will explore the range of supports available for people living with disability, including an introduction to the Aim Wider program — a free program supporting adults with disability to explore and transition into open employment, including people with high support needs or those currently in supported employment who are considering alternative pathways.

Presentations on the day will include:
• CBS Inc. Aim Wider Program
• CBS Inc. Aim Higher Program – a school-based program supporting students with disability to explore career pathways and prepare for open employment
• CBS Inc. Jobnet (Inclusive Employment Australia)
• Advocacy for Disability Access and Inclusion Inc – advocacy supports
• Mission Australia – information about NDIS and Local Area Coordinator supports

The session will also feature a CBS Inc. Moonlight Speaker, who will share their lived experience journey into open employment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for people with disability, families, carers, support coordinators, and community members across the Adelaide Hills to learn more about employment options and available supports.

Aim Wider is currently accepting referrals.

To RSVP, learn more, or refer someone to the program, please click the link below, email aimwider@cbsinc.org.au
, or call (08) 8682 5937.
https://events.humanitix.com/cbs-inc-information-session-adelaide-hills?fbclid=IwY2xjawQcMD1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe8LRI70sTSThs_kXKy6GZgx653IzUvlcqLc0GbI51637Zq7HI6CEGSQYqK5E_aem_68TIKwSPVEqRjLOTFcy3OQ

Have you ever wondered what else might be possible for your future? JOIN US FOR THE AIM WIDER INFORMATION SESSION