News

25 December 2025

What a wonderful Christmas lunch was had here at Currawarna. We warmly welcomed community members, family, friends and residents to an amazing lunch. Our super Chef Zoren, yet again out did himself on the food front, staff created stunning table settings and decorations, and everyone brought joy, laughter and good cheer. It is a wonderful round out to a fantastic year, and we are so happy to be able to find ways to blend the wider community and Currawarna into one.

Huge thanks to all our super star staff who always go above and beyond every day of the year to make sure Currawarna feels like home, not just a place to stay, and for making sure today’s big turnout was the success it was.

20 Dec 2025

Yesterday we had our Bingo Christmas Party. Both residents and community members came along to lunch and their last game of bingo for 2025. A special mention to Karen and Debbie who run this each fortnight, we so appreciate all that you do.

Community Bingo will be back on the 16th of January 2026. We welcome everyone to come and join us!

For more details, contact Currawarna Assisted Living - click here

19 Dec 2025

What an amazing and fulfilling year it has been here at Currawarna Assisted Living. We are now nearly at capacity with residents, new wonderful staff have joined our already existing wonderful staff, so many activities and events have happened that allow the community to be present and part of us, and we have settled into making life as happy, comfortable and joyful as possible for all our residents.

Tonight, staff celebrated a fantastic year. It was wonderful to see so many of our dedicated and hard-working team come together, spend social time with each other, and celebrate all our achievements.

A huge thank you to our two amazing Karens who held fort taking such great care of our residents, allowing staff a night off to let their hair down and enjoy.

15 December 2025

Today we were delighted to welcome the children from Bombala Public School, who enjoyed a special visit with Mrs. Claus and each received a book.

The children also spent some time reading to some of our residents and sharing lovely conversations.

Thank you to the Bombala Public School for their continued engagement with Currawarna throughout the year. Our residents cherish the time spent with the children and it was wonderful to see so many smiling faces around.

9 December 2025

Over the past two days, Stage 5 students at Bombala High School have been actively involved in community service activities across Bombala. They have contributed their time and effort to gardening, cleaning, maintenance, setting up for Christmas at Cathcart Hall, fixing sprinklers at the Exhibition Oval, and spending quality time with children and community members at various local places.

We want to say a big thankyou to the students for giving some of their time here at Currawarna Assisted Living. It means so much to have the community involved, and especially the wonderful relationship we are building with both the high school and primary school.

Kudos to the students’ dedication and the positive impact they’re making in our community!

5 December 2025

We want all residents to feel at home here at Currawarna, and if that includes baking cookies, then we are all for it. Especially when we get to help eat them!

You know it’s a good day when Bruce fires up the oven - because that means cookies…yummo.

Residents and staff can’t get enough of these. Thankyou Bruce for treating us with your amazing baking.

4 December 2025

This morning, the Bombala MPS (Multi Purpose Services), just across the road from us and location of the various local medical services, welcomed us for a lovely morning tea!

Some of our residents had a wonderful time. Meeting new faces and reconnecting with familiar ones from the community.

29 November 2025

What a wonderful day with Carla’s Candid Captures and Photography operating out of Currawarna Assisted Living bringing the opportunity of Santa Photos to all of the Bombala community.

The Currawarna staff put in an amazing effort to make this event a great success.

Bob and Maureen (aka Mr and Mrs Claus) did a brilliant job, and Maureen was in her element!

The local businesses rose to the occasion, getting behind the event and donating to the lolly bags for the kids, while Bombala High School loaned the most perfect lounge!

And what a lovely photo Carla took of some of the Currawarna staff!

31 October 2025

Any excuse for a bit of dressing up fun - staff and residents alike. Happy Halloween!

23 October 2025

Today Currawarna Assisted Living was thrilled to accept a “Stronger Communities Grant” from Federal Member Kristy McBain MP.

This grant will enable us to install solar panels. The upgrade will help reduce electricity costs and support a more sustainable future for the residents and staff.

Thank you to all those who put in time, effort and energy to the grant application. The work is invaluable, and the grant funds so important to sustaining and improving this amazing community asset.

15 October 2025

You just never know who might be wandering through the grounds of Currawarna and pop in for a surprise visit!

6 October 2025

Over the long weekend, we celebrated two very special birthdays. Happy birthday Bev & Jimmy! We hope you both had a lovely day

25 September 2025

There is always something social occurring at Currawarna. On this occasion a bit of Bingo was in order. All activities are completely optional.

11 September 2025

Today we celebrated a wonderful achievement….with cake of course - thank you Lindy! Charlie has officially completed her Certificate lll in Individual Support (Ageing).

This was no small feat - completing the course in just a few months while working here is truly impressive.

Well done Charlie! We are so lucky to have you as part of the Currawarna team, and it’s clear our residents enjoy your presence as much as we do.

4 September 2025

Today at Currawarna, we are thrilled to welcome back Ronnie Milliner for a fantastic afternoon of live music!

It was heartwarming to see so many of our residents singing along to tunes they know and love, joined by members of our community who came to enjoy the fun.

A truly special moment was shared by one of our residents, Dot, and her daughter, Rhonda, who had the chance to sing alongside Ronnie.

Thank you Ronnie for a lovely afternoon, we can’t wait to have you back!

28 Aug 2025

We aim to make Currawarna feel like home and extended family. So, today the gang came together to celebrate Roma’s birthday.

Lindy, one of the staff, generously baked delicious sponge cakes for both residents and staff to enjoy - such a tasty treat that made the day even more special.

Happy birthday Roma!

30 July 2025

This morning, some of our residents joined forces for a fun- filled trivia session.

A big thank you to Brittany for organizing the event and putting together such a great set of questions. Who knew bubble wrap was originally invented as textured wallpaper!!

Congratulations to the winning team, ‘Us Guys’- Robert, Beulah and Jenni. It was a morning full of laughter and friendly competition.

28 July 2025

This week at Currawarna, we are excited to welcome Mathew, a work experience student from Bombala High School.

Mathew has joined us in the kitchen alongside our much-loved resident chef and creator of marvelous food, Zoran.

Under the guidance of Zoran and other kitchen staff, Mathew will receive a hands-on introduction to the world of hospitality.

With a genuine interest in the industry, there’s no better place to start exploring than right here with us!

We are delighted to find yet another way that Currawarna can actively support, add value to, be part of, and strengthen ties with the local community.

22 July 2025

Cards at Currawarna is a wonderful example of how we connect our residents with the local community every Tuesday. It was especially lovely to welcome some new faces this week!

For more information about Cards at Currawarna feel free to contact Currawarna Assisted Living Click for the Contact Us page

and in other news ……..

We’re excited to share what’s been happening!

Our numbers have swelled to 24 residents, with only 5 rooms still available. A psychologist and hairdresser are on- site once a week, and a podiatrist attends once a month, helping to create a community hub where both residents and local community members can access services as needed.

We also hold fortnightly church services and community bingo, and cards every Tuesday, which is generously ran by volunteers, bringing people together and adding some fun to the calendar!

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to grow and support our vibrant Currawarna community!

30 June 2025

Bingo comes to Currawarna!

Bombala Bingo will be at Currawarna Assisted Living after 25 years at Club Bombala.

Unfortunately, due to regulations around how Bingo works on a licensed premise it had become unviable for Club Bombala to run it anymore.

Currawarna has stepped in and offered the much-loved activity a new home!

Make sure that you show your support and get yourselves here to Currawarna on Fridays.

Bingo will be 10.30am to 12pm.

For more information feel free to contact Currawarna Assisted Living. Click for the Contact Us page

11 June 2025

We would like to sincerely thank Zoe Joseph and John Murdoch for their invaluable contribution as part of the Board of Directors who steered Currawarna into existence. They are now stepping back from the role, and we welcome Sherie Reed and Helen Pereira as new board members.

23 May 2025

Happiest of birthdays to Lindsay!

Lindsay requested a rainbow cake, and who are we to deny a birthday wish.

We hope you have the best day and thank you for being a part of our Currawarna family.

21 May 2025

(Originally posted publicly by Bombala Public School, and shared to here)

Today our school enthusiastically participated in the annual National Simultaneous Storytime, a vibrant event that unites thousands of children across Australia in reading the same book simultaneously. This year, the selected title was "The Truck Cat" by Deborah Frenkel, and at 12:00 PM AEST, our students joined in the excitement alongside the wider Australian community.

Our students enjoyed a variety of engaging reading experiences, including teachers reading the book aloud, watching a live-streamed reading online, and welcoming local truck driver Mark Rodwell, who came to read to our Year 1/2 class. Additionally, our Kindergarten and Year 6 students had the opportunity to visit Currawarna, where a resident shared "The Truck Cat" with them, enriching their experience with a personal touch.

After the reading, Year 6 students shared their own stories with their Kindergarten buddies.

12 May 2025

You just never know who, or what, is going to turn up for morning tea! So much fun, and a lot of laughter all round.

8 May 2025

We are so excited to announce that Dawn Robinson & Leonie Cottrell have successfully completed their Certificate 3 in Individual Ageing!

This has been a huge accomplishment for both ladies!

What better way to celebrate with cake & a cuppa with our residents!

Well done Dawn & Leonie!

7 May 2025

This morning, we had Year 1 students from Bombala Primary School attend Currawarna to hand out handmade Mother’s Day gifts and sing a song to our residents. Such a beautiful and meaningful visit that brightened everyones day.

One of our residents, Maureen, took the time to read a book to the students, which was very well received.

A fun and exciting morning for all involved, thank you to Bombala Primary school for reaching out to make this happen!

Bombala Primary’s shared reflection on the visit, says “…. the students learned valuable stories and information from our amazing elderly community. We are proud to have Currawarna so close to our school and appreciate the friendships we are building. We look forward to visiting again soon!”

5 May 2025

Wow… what an amazing turnout for our Currawarna Open Day! 67 people came through our door today! Thank you so much!

We appreciate the support from everyone who helped this come to life. In particular, resident John Bick who came up with this awesome idea of a residents Open Day.

A way to share Currawarna with the Community. Because Currawarna is of the Community, and for the Community.

A big thank you to our Board, Pearl Home Care, our staff, and of course our residents who were heavily involved in all aspects from planning and preparing to the running of the day!

6 March 2025

How super lucky are Currawarna residents to have talented chef Zoran Russell at the helm, whipping up delicious and nutritious meals! (ok, so the desserts always seem to be the photographed ones, but we can assure you that the mains are just as fantastic).

Always thinking of new menu items, always endeavouring where possible to source and use local produce, always presenting meals beautifully, Zoran - who has a smile for everyone - is a very valued member of the Currawarna staff.

31 January 2025

Currawarna Assisted Living was incredibly honored recently to receive the Australia Day Award for Special Community Achievement. It was such a meaningful moment to all involved.

This endeavour has been a true community collaboration and effort.

Locals Caring for Locals

1 November 2024

Enormous thanks to ANBC Bombala supporters who purchased People's Choice tokens and event stickers to vote for their favourite buskers last Saturday. Because of this, ANBC Bombala have been able to donate a total of $1491.43 to us, one of their charity partners. These funds will be put towards our community bus appeal. Thanks to everyone who contributed!

If you would like to donate towards the Community Bus appeal, click on the Donate Now link at the top of this page.

Locals Caring for Locals

8 August 2024

Aged Care 101 Article - Nude calendar raised $11,000 to reopen aged care home in NSW's Monaro region

“The community raised nearly $350,000, including $11,000 in sales from a calendar featuring scantily-clad members of the committee who saved Currawarna.

With $340,000 under their belt, the board lobbied the NSW government, which granted $840,000 to help Currawarna Assisted Living open in February”

For Full Article: Nude calendar raised $11,000 to reopen aged care home in NSW's Monaro region | agedcare101

7 July 2024

Best In State Praise for Currawarna Assisted Living

Bombala's Currawarna earns "best in state" praise

BOMBALA's Currawarna Assisted Living Hostel is set to achieve a milestone of its first dozen residents, which according to board chair Dr Keith Campbell, puts the not for profit facility right on track for a successful future.

Dr Campbell, who has overseen the rebranding and reopening of the former nursing home under an innovative new hostel operating model, said he was delighted with the facility. And it has been labelled as "best in the state".

Read more in the Monaro Post News Article: Bombala hostel best in state

22 June 2024

ABC News Article - Bombala's aged care centre reopens in NSW Snowy Mountains with help from town's nude calendar

“Karen Brownlie would never have guessed she would get undressed to save her country town's aged care facility.

But amid efforts to save her town's aged care facility in Bombala in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains, Karen found herself posing for a photo with only a carefully placed quilt covering her body.”

For full article: B ombala's aged care centre reopens in NSW Snowy Mountains with help from town's nude calendar - ABC News

June 2023

A Current Affair Feature - Community's plan to rescue nursing home forced to close

“A New South Wales community has come to the rescue of a nursing home that closed in their town 18 months ago.”

For full article: A Current Affair: NSW community's plan to rescue Currawarna Assisted Living nursing home forced to close

23 June 2023

Currawarna Assisted Living Ltd (CALL) Business Plan June 2023

This comprehensive report has been developed with the help of Ernst and Young (EY), thanks to a grant provided in early 2023 by NSW Ministry of Health, with the help of the previous Minister for Regional Health, Hon. Bronnie Taylor, (MLC). The report aims to outline what you need to know about Currawarna Assisted Living: where we have come from, where we are now and where we are headed.

Click on heading to Link through to full business plan