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 […]
Category Archives: Aged care
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,” […]
Blue Haven Bonaira opens its doors
The Open Day at Blue Haven Bonaira attracted 2000 visitors, four to five times as many as expected, as locals took the opportunity to inspect the state of the art […]
Blue Haven Bonaira ballot sells top end
The ballot for the independent living units at Blue Haven Bonaira resulted in the sale of 20 apartments. “Every unit that sold was for over $800,000, and I’m happy that […]
Courtesy parking system expanded
In giving their approval for the Kiama Farmers’ Market to stay at Surf Beach, Kiama councillors moved to double the number of courtesy parking spots outside the medical centres and […]
Kiama Meals on Wheels turning 50 next year
For almost 50 years, volunteers for Kiama Meals on Wheels (KMW) have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to deliver an invaluable service to the elderly living independently within our […]
Fight against NDIS age discrimination
Like most people, Chris and Bobbie English were unaware NDIS funding cuts out at 65 until their circumstances changed and they tried to access it. They have started a campaign […]
