NEWS & STORIES

RU OK? Day: A conversation can change a life 

10 Sep, 2026

Today is RU OK? Day, an annual day to remind us that checking in with the people in your world and asking, ‘Are you ok’? shouldn’t just be a yearly tick box.  It’s designed to encourage us to connect in a meaningful way with the people in our world and reach out to those who may be experiencing personal difficulties.  Investing time in […]

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The Great Father’s Day Mystery Adventure

7 Sep, 2026

The men of Highfield Court and Green Hills Retirement Community knew only three things about their special Father’s Day outing: the date, the time, and that they needed to sign up quickly because the bus had limited seats. Where were they going? Nobody knew. What would they be doing? That remained a closely guarded secret. […]

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Cedar on Collins backs the return of the Kiama Sky Show 

1 Sep, 2026

Cedar on Collins Retirement Community is proud to be a major sponsor and one of the first local businesses to contribute to the Kiama Council’s efforts to bring the Kiama New Year’s Eve Fireworks show to the community. Story courtesy of Kiama Municipal Council, published on 27 August 2026  Kiama’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks are […]

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Culinary feast draws a crowd at Cedar on Collins

17 Aug, 2026

Cedar on Collins recently put on a Lebanese Dinner, attended by 20 residents. These monthly catered dinners have become a highlight for many residents, who eagerly look forward to the different themed events catered by Culinarius, a local catering business. They provide a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a delightful meal without the hassle of driving […]

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The Coffee Club reshaping community

27 Jul, 2026

Last year a grant was secured for The Coffee Club program at Pendle Hill Retirement Community, funded by Cumberland Council. The aim was to provide an avenue for reducing social isolation and loneliness, strengthening social participation and belonging, and improving inclusion and accessibility for older residents through food. Having concluded its 12‑month funding period, it provided a valuable insight into how funding, evaluation, […]

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A taste of Canada at Green Hills Retirement Community

16 Jul, 2026

This month, residents at Green Hills Retirement Community and Highfield Court, enjoyed learning about Canada with the help of residents Yvonne and Steve, who invited a very special guest, Jenny, an Inuit Canadian. Jenny shared the significance of Canada Day on 1 July, and helped residents correctly pronounce the names of Canadian provinces and shared […]

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