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Welcome to BASScare, a proudly independent, aged care, not for profit organisation. BASScare (Boroondara Aged Services Society) began in 1956 as Canterbury Citizens Welfare Committee. It was formed following recognition by community members that the elderly within the community who were not part of a mainstream church body were often socially isolated, required some assistance and were, in many ways, neglected.

Today BASScare operates an integrated program of services including meals-on-wheels, residential care facilities, respite care and dementia specific services – as well as planned activity groups at day centres, for older people who wish to remain active and engaged with their local communities.

At BASScare, we actively engage with clients, their families, friends and carers to determine their expectations of care and provide the best possible level of residential and community services. BASScare is focused on putting the integrity and dignity of those for whom we care first and foremost. We are committed to providing quality services to assist clients to maintain independence and achieve a greater quality of life.

Our Mission

“We are a community based organisation servicing the aged, reinvesting in services in Boroondara and surrounds. We achieve excellence in services provision by putting the integrity and dignity of those for whom we care first and foremost.”

Pam Davey
Chairperson BASScare Board

Our Values

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Client Focused
Our choices are guided by what is in the best interests of those we serve. We strive to consistently deliver person centred care.
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Respect
We value people for who they are and show them the same level of compassion, care and consideration that we would expect.
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Humility
We recognise that we are nothing more or less than the people around us.

Our Story

Welcome to BASScare, a proudly independent, not-for-profit, aged care organisation.

BASScare (Boroondara Aged Services Society) has a long history in the community, beginning life in 1957 as the Canterbury Citizens Welfare Committee. It was formed by community members who recognised that the elderly who weren’t part of a mainstream church body often found themselves socially isolated and neglected, without access to any form of assistance. The principles that guided our inception are the same ones that drive us forward today.

Our Board of Directors

The Board is responsible for establishing the strategic direction and policies of BASScare. It is responsible for monitoring the performance of the activities in line with the strategic intent and overseeing financial performance on behalf of the Members. The Board ensures adequate risk management in order to maintain business continuity and service provision.
Our Corporate Governance Guidelines
Pam Davey
Chairperson
Bernard Corser OAM
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Trevor Gorman
Nicholas Jackson headshot
Nicholas Jackson
Paul Lewis
Kate Metcalf
Jeff Oughton
Dr Josh Ye
Paul Lewis
Kate Metcalf

Financial Reports

The BASScare financial report provides a detailed overview of our fiscal performance over the past year. It includes comprehensive analyses of revenue streams, expenditures, and overall financial health.
Financial report for the year ended 30 June 2023

Organisation Chart

The Board is responsible for establishing the strategic direction and policies of BASScare. It is responsible for monitoring the performance of the activities in line with the strategic intent and overseeing financial performance on behalf of the Members. The Board ensures adequate risk management in order to maintain business continuity and service provision.
Organisational Chart
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BASScare acknowledges the traditional owners as the original custodians of this land, and respects their customs and traditions and their special relationship with the land.
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