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Boroondara Aged Services Society
PO Box 304 Canterbury
Victoria 3126
27 Shierlaw Ave Canterbury
Victoria 3126
Phone: 03 8809 4000
Fax: 03 8809 4913
Email
ACN 004 574 547
ABN 66 004 574 547
News and Information
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BASS Care residents benefit from increased exercise thanks to a grant from The Freemasons Public Charitable Foundation
BASS Care has a very active health and wellbeing lifestyle program for the low and high level care residents at our aged care accommodation facility, Faversham House.
Last year, The Freemasons Public Charitable Foundation very kindly provided a grant, which enabled BASS Care to purchase a new piano. This year, The Freemasons has once again provided a grant to enable purchase of a Nintendo Wii Computer Game and a variety of Dementia related resource materials..........read more
BASS Care attends BVRC Volunteer Expo
On Wednesday 10th March 2010, BASS Care attended the Boroondara Volunteer Expo along with 50 other community organisations. The day was inspiring for all with over 700 potential volunteers inquiring about volunteering opportunities.........read more
OK to $18m Building Project
Boroondara Council has given BASS Care the go ahead to demolish the outdated Chatham Lea Hostel at 9-13 Chatham Rd and build an extension to Faversham House.
The project, estimated to cost about $18 million, will add 60 beds to the current 156 beds at Faversham House, in addition to 41 one and two bedroom Independent Living Units.........read more
BASS Care receives grant from The Freemasons Public Charitable Foundation for new piano
Two pianos, originally in the old Chatham Lea hostel and Harcourt nursing home, were transferred when Faversham House was built, however, they were old and found to be beyond repair. Now, thanks to the grant from The Freemasons Public Charitable Foundation, BASS Care has been able to purchase a beautiful new Kawai K15 upright piano......
National Meals on Wheels Day Luncheon
On 25th August 2009 Boroondara Council hosted their annual lunch at Leonda in celebration of National Meals on Wheels Day.....
Faversham House highly commended by Vision Australia
On the 26th May 2009 BASS Care’s Faversham House facility received a Highly Commended Certificate as part of Vision Australia’s ‘Making a Difference Awards’. These prestigious awards are presented to local business, organisations or individuals who have shown outstanding support for people who are blind or have low vision in their community.
BASS Care modified Faversham House to make the buildings accessible and safe for vision-impaired residents by installing tactile markers and changing lighting. Staff also assist in many ways, for example, by telling residents what is on their dinner plate. This has a direct impact on the quality of life of residents and their families.
Faversham House are proud to work with Vision Australia to enhance the lives of our residents who are blind or have low vision.
Social Support group enjoy the many attractions of historic Maldon
In November 2008, following our successful inaugural 3 day trip to Echuca earlier that year, the Social Support program held a 3 day trip to Maldon in Central Victoria......
National Meals on Wheels Day Luncheon 2008
On 27th August 2008 Boroondara Council hosted a wonderful lunch at Leonda in celebration of National Meals on Wheels Day......
Boroondara Blokes program receives $10,000 boost!
Our very popular Boroondara Blokes program is set to expand following a $10,000 grant from Boroondara Council.........
Seniors enjoy scenic cruise on Yarra River
On 28th August 2008 thirty clients from the Social Support program spent an enjoyable day cruising the beautiful tree-lined Yarra River........
Inaugural 3-day trip to historic Echuca
In May 2008 the Social Support Service conducted it’s first ever 3-day trip to Echuca.....