4 Feb, 2026
by Julia GilchristHistory Archivist, churches of Christ NSW & ACT Frances May Ashwood (1884–1980), fondly known as ‘May’, was one of the foundational figures in the story of what is now Fresh Hope Communities and a compelling example of a woman in Christian leadership within the Churches of Christ in New South Wales and the ACT. May came from […]
4 Feb, 2026
Magnolia Cottage celebrates volunteer Cora Jones, who was honoured as a Volunteer of the Year nominee at the Shoalhaven City Council Australia Day Awards 2026. While Cora did not take home the top award, her nomination is a significant acknowledgement of more than 15 years of devoted service to Magnolia Cottage families. She shared that she felt […]
2 Feb, 2026
The Fresh Hope Communities Board is delighted to welcome Ruth Jothy as she joins Fresh Hope Communities today, as the new Chief Executive Officer. Ruth comes to Fresh Hope Communities from Elanor Investors Group where she held the executive role of Head of Asset Management. The Board is excited about bringing Ruth’s people leadership, technical skills and experience in Property and Asset Management to lead Fresh Hope Communities’ executives and the […]
26 Jan, 2026
Green Hills Residential Care Service marked a joyful milestone this week as we celebrated our 2nd Birthday, made even more special as it coincided with our Australia Day festivities. Gathered in the Backyard, under warm summer skies, Wendy, our Meaningful Engagement Lead, opened the event with a heartfelt Acknowledgment of Country, followed by the singing […]
14 Jan, 2026
Irima, 95, recently celebrated three decades at Forestville Retirement Community. Originally from a citrus orchard in Kulnura near Gosford, she later settled in Belrose with her husband John, raising two children. Today, she is a proud grandmother of six and great-grandmother of four. Irima chose Forestville to remain connected to the Northern Beaches community she […]
11 Dec, 2025
We’re proud to share that Borella House has received an official 5-Star Rating—the first Fresh Hope Communities service to achieve this result. The Star Ratings were introduced by the Australian Government in December 2022 to improve transparency following the Aged Care Royal Commission and serve to help older Australians and families compare aged care homes and […]