Family Based Care Association North West Inc. (FBC) has been a leading force in the provision of community services on Tasmania’s North-West Coast for more than 25 years and is currently the largest employer in the sector in the NW region. At FBC we aim to make a difference to those who may be struggling with independent living – whether it be due to ill health, age or disability – by providing various forms of assistance. An ISO 9001 accredited association, Family Based Care was so named for our family friendly philosophy; a philosophy which has been sustained through the growth of the business, from its humble beginnings through to the vibrant and progressive organisation that it is today. FBC currently employs more than 200 field-based and office staff, many with more than 20 years’ service. Based out of our office in Burnie and Devonport our staff service more than 1120 clients from Smithton to Sheffield, and we have recently expanded by opening an office in Launceston.