Bombala's only aged care home closes, residents relocated despite community backlash

After 43 years, Bombala's community can no longer rely on access to a nursing home locally, as its only aged care facility — Currawarna — has officially closed. Key points: Bombala's only aged care home has closed due to a lack of staff The facility operated in the town for 43 years All 20 residents from the home have been relocated elsewhere The small rural town nestled in the Snowy Mountains has a population of 1,500 residents, with 31 per cent of those aged over 60 years old. Community fight still continues While Ms Garnock has had to relocate her 94-year-old mother-in-law, Shirley, to the far south coast town of Pambula, she hoped Bombala's aged care home would not be lost forever. "We are continuing to work closely with the NSW government and the community in regards to the long-term provision of aged care in Bombala," the spokesperson said.