What does Currawarna mean by the term “Assisted Living Facility”?

  • This means that residents are relatively independent in tasks like mobility, eating and looking after themselves, but just need a bit of extra support and assistance here and there, have “household” tasks like room cleaning, laundry and meal preparation taken care of, and the security of knowing trained staff are available 24/7

What is a Not-for-Profit organisation?

  • In Australia, a "not-for-profit" organization is one that doesn't distribute profits to shareholders or members, instead reinvesting them back into the organisation

How much will it cost to be a resident?

  • Please see our Costs page for full details, but a typical weekly cost would be $869 per week ($1738 per fortnight). This is all inclusive of room, meals, basic care services, water electricity, heating, insurance, Wi-Fi and use of all facilities

Can an Aged Care Package be used to cover costs?

  • An Aged Care Package could be used to cover the Basic Care Services component of the weekly cost. Please see our Costs page for more explainer details regarding this

Are there RAD, DAP or Bonds Payable?

  • No, we DO NOT charge a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD), Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) or Bond (BOND)

Do I sign a contract, and what if I want to leave?

  • You do sign a contract to confirm you understand and agree to the rules and your responsibilities as a resident

  • If you wish to leave, all that is required is a 2-week notice

  • There are no financial penalties if you decide to leave

Are there medical facilities (Doctors and Hospital) close by?

  • Literally a 70m walk directly across the road is the Bombala Multipurpose Service (colloquially known as “Bombala Hospital”). It provides 24-hour accident and emergency services, and is also the place where the local GP has their consult rooms

Are there staff on site 24/7?

  • Yes, Currawarna is staffed 24/7 with qualified staff

What items am I expected to provide?

  • You are expected to fully furnish your own room, including linen and furniture.

  • In addition, Currawarna requires residents to have a personal emergency press button medical assistance device/alarm in case of falls or medical emergencies where the resident need to quickly and easily contact staff

Are there communal activities?

  • Yes. Some are arranged by the residents, some by the staff. All of them are entirely optional

If I have a specific diet requirement can this be catered for?

  • Yes. Please discuss your individual need, and we are very happy to do our utmost to cater for it

Are there shops and cafes close by?

  • The main shopping strip, which includes cafes, is approximately 1.2km away

Does Currawarna have a Community bus?

  • Not currently, but we are fundraising for one. If you would like to donate towards this endeavour, all contributions great and small are welcomed - click here

What if I want to go somewhere?

  • Residents are very welcome to come and go as they wish. Just like you would come and go from your own home. No one is “locked in”. All we ask is that staff are notified if you go out, so that in an emergency they are not looking for you

Is there Internet Access?

  • Yes, and this is included in the fortnightly fees

What if I am not very sociable?

  • That is fine. We absolutely respect your right to decide how much you do/do not want to interact with other residents. Some of our residents prefer to keep to themselves, and take meals in their rooms

What if I am very sociable?

  • There is plenty of opportunity to interact and socialise with other residents at mealtimes, in shared areas and during organised activities. Friends and family are also welcome to visit at any time

Do you have gardens?

  • Yes, Currawarna has some beautiful and peaceful gardens and court yards, as well as a vegetable plot. Everyone is very welcome to spend time in the gardens, and if a particular resident has a green thumb and wishes to keep gardening, we thoroughly encourage this

Is this an Aged Care Home/Facility?

  • No. Residential Aged Care is typically for individuals who are requiring a higher level of nursing care and support. Currawarna Assisted Living offers a lower-level daily support care. Currawarna Assisted living could be seen as the stepping-stone between living at home and Residential Aged Care. A place where you still have autonomy and independence, but with a higher level of support structures in place

I have heard terrible things in the media about aged care facilities; I am really concerned…..why is Currawarna any different?

  • Currawarna was created by the community for the community, and so the goal is to care for residents in a way that we would like ourselves or our loved ones to be cared for. The meals are not only nutritious, tasty and generous but presented with care and flare. The building is warm, the rooms are clean. The staff are qualified, kind and caring. There are small touches like table clothes, teapots, and flowers. Residents are treated with the respect and dignity that all Elders of a community should be. Currawarna is also a not-for-profit organisation, so it is not structured to make money. Any profits are funneled back into the betterment of the facility for its residents. Currawarna is of the community and for the community, Locals caring for Locals, and a place everyone can be proud of