NEWS & STORIES

A royal florist in our midst

8 Jun, 2026

Green Hills resident Rose carries a story that could well sit in an historical archive, yet it quietly infuses her everyday and the lives of our residents today in the sweetest of ways.  At just fifteen years of age, the aptly named Rose, stepped into a world of flowers and possibility at the renowned Constance Spry florist school in Sussex, England. Her […]

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Henley Brae Residents’ hooked on the new Sydney Fish Market

3 Jun, 2026

Recently, Henley Brae residents enjoyed a truly memorable outing to the newly redeveloped Sydney Fish Market, an experience filled with fresh flavours, fascinating insights, and stunning surroundings. We took in the impressive new building designed with both functionality and visitor experience in mind, the architecture modern, open, and welcoming. Expansive glass windows frame picturesque views […]

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Volunteers celebrated at special lunch at Clelland Lodge and Magnolia Cottage

29 May, 2026

Volunteers from both Clelland Lodge and Magnolia Cottage came together for a Celebration Lunch to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contribution they make across both of these services.  It was a wonderful day filled with connection, laughter, conversation, and shared joy around volunteering and community. It was also a lovely opportunity to acknowledge the many […]

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Listening to Country, Learning Together

27 May, 2026

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) gives us all the opportunities to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and learn together and explore how each of us contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.  Particularly, we are reminded that reconciliation begins with listening; to people, to place and to Country.  As part of Fresh Hope Communities’ Reflect: Reconciliation Action Plan, our […]

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A sense of solidarity marks Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in Kiama 

25 May, 2026

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea brought warmth, generosity and a powerful sense of community spirit to Kiama on Thursday, as Cedar on Collins Retirement Community hosted its third annual fundraising event at The Pavilion. With 90 guests in attendance, the morning tea raised an impressive $5,200 for the Cancer Council, supporting all those impacted by cancer. […]

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The volunteer bringing more than a melody to Borella House 

21 May, 2026

When Janice Lynch sits down at the piano at Borella House in Albury NSW, something shifts in the room. Shoulders relax. Toes tap. Smiles appear. For many residents, especially those living with dementia or experiencing memory loss, music unlocks something deep and familiar, even healing. And for Janice, that spark means everything.  “I watched the […]

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