14 Apr, 2026
The inaugural Easter Art Exhibition at Cedar on Collins was a wonderful celebration, shining a spotlight on the remarkable artistic and creative talent within our retirement community. The exhibition, coordinated by volunteer art teacher, Julie, showcased an impressive range of artwork, created not only by our residents but also by talented family members, making it […]
7 Apr, 2026
Henley Brae Residents enjoyed a wonderful day out in Sydney, at this year’s Premier’s Concert before sitting down to a delicious lunch at The Little Snail restaurant. Residents were treated to energetic and heart‑warming performances featuring a mix of timeless classics, familiar favourites, and a few surprises that had the whole audience smiling. A standout […]
23 Mar, 2026
On Tuesday, 17th March, Green Hills Retirement Village transformed into a cheerful sea of emerald as residents gathered to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The community hall hummed with excitement long before the festivities officially began, thanks to the weeks of preparation that had gone into making the day special. Every Tuesday leading up to the […]
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 […]
13 Mar, 2026
Downstairs from Nightingale Marrickville, Fresh Hope Communities’ affordable housing community, there was a hum of activity as the team behind Baba’s Place in Marrickville, opened the long-awaited SIT café. Nightingale Marrickville was intentionally built with community activation spaces on street-level—designed for connection and gathering, with the understanding that community engagement is core to people developing a sense of belonging and home. For Stephanie Obiri-Asare, Fresh Hope Communities’ […]
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 […]