20 Mar, 2026
Commitment to community has been high on the agenda for Cedar on Collins Retirement Community heading into 2026.
For the first time, Cedar joined in at the popular Kiama Show over the January long weekend.
Janine Williams, Vice President of the Kiama Show was thrilled with Cedar’s participation as first time sponsors at the Kiama Show, particularly with our support in sponsoring the Wallop Water Station and providing free reusable water bottles.
The station was a popular freebie feature, offering attendees bottomless H20 fill ups throughout the two-day event. It served as a key hydration point for families enjoying the event’s traditional shows, fireworks and woodchopping.
Many attendees highlighted this as a valuable community service.
According to Wallop Water, approximately 1,429 litres of water was consumed, which prevented 2,858 single-use plastic bottles from reaching our landfills and the oceans.
Cedar hosts first Open Day for 2026
Fast forward to 12 March and Cedar on Collins played host at our first Open Day of the year.
40 people came through the grounds of this premium retirement community, situated in the heart of Kiama on Collins Street. Some were repeat visitors—back for a second or third time.
As usual the warm and friendly welcome from current residents and staff alike, as well as the dulcet tones of musician and saxophonist Aria Stone, and plentiful refreshments, made for a fantastic day.
Cedar’s residents are enthusiastic advocates for the place they call home and were delighted to answer questions and show the guests through the wonderful facilities, amenities and outdoor spaces.
Laura Hooper, Cedar’s Community Manager was pleased with how the day went. “Everyone who came through were genuinely interested in what the residents had to say and there was a strong sense that we brought to life what this community is all about.”
Cedar on Collins is now turning its attention to hosting the much-anticipated annual event, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at The Pavilion on 21 May 2026.
This event is in its 3rd year and after last year’s sold-out event, hosted by Kiama Radio’s Bernie Hems, tickets are sure to be snapped up quick, with all proceeds going to the Cancer Council’s work to support those living with cancer.
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