Plaque to remember Kiama Hospital’s role
The labour of love of a team of people who worked at Kiama Hospital has ended, with a plaque outlining the Hospital’s history being unveiled at Blue Haven Bonaira. Spurred […]
Category Archives: Aged care
Survey to guide efforts to nurture mental health
In a short time, the Kiama & District Stronger Community initiative has gathered momentum and support from other community groups.A large meeting at the Pavilion, also broadcast live and available […]
Kiama Meals on Wheels marking 50 years of service
In 1970, the compassion and foresight of three Kiama neighbours resulted in the establishment of a local institution that has stood the test of time. “They wanted to supply meals […]
First step to transform our administrative hub
The path is now clear for Council’s administration building in Manning Street to be redeveloped, possibly to a five storey height. After completing the Gateway Process, the July meeting of […]
Treatment hopes for spinal cord injury
The plight of people suffering from spinal cord injuries became personal for Kiama Lions Club in 2018 when one of their members had a fall which made him a quadriplegic. […]
Barroul House opens its doors
After a total restoration during the building of Blue Haven Bonaira, historic Barroul House has opened to residents and the public as a cafe. The opening was delayed due to […]
Kiama Meals on Wheels: double demand, less hands
2020 was always going to be special for Kiama Meals on Wheels, as members of the community-run organisation were looking forward to celebrating its 50th year. Circumstances have overtaken those […]
Safe, but connected
As with other aged care centres, Blue Haven Bonaira has strict safety measures in place to guard against COVID-19, with staff doing all they can to keep up morale. “While […]
Lower population growth predicted
At the same time as NSW’s population projections for the years up to 2036 have held steady, the Kiama LGA’s projected population by that year has dropped 7 per cent […]
Welcome to Blue Haven Bonaira
Over a series of days, the residents of the Blue Haven Care Home have moved into their new residences at the Bonaira facility. “We’ve had families in happy tears here,” […]
