News

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: Bombala'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