09/10/2025
⭐️ Giving Back to the Community ⭐️
Last Sunday, Everlight Aged Care Solutions had the privilege of supporting Cafe Conversations at The Zebra Crossing Café in Maroochydore.
This heartwarming initiative began when the thoughtful café owners, Stephen & Julie Schofield, noticed some of their regulars were becoming socially isolated. They reached out to Cheryl Harris, President of Healthy Ageing Partnerships, who brought together a small but passionate team - including Helen - and Café Conversations was born.
Now a monthly tradition, Café Conversations is all about combatting loneliness and fostering genuine connection among our older community members.
Each month, Stephen & Julie generously donate their café space and provide tea, coffee, and delicious treats - all free of charge.
A suggested donation of $5 per guest is collected and passed on to support smaller, local charities on the Sunshine Coast.
So far, donations have gone to:
Carers Outlook (supporting dementia carers)
Orange Sky Laundry Inc
Shake it up Australia Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Katie Rose Cottage Hospice
It was a true joy to lend a hand - even if it meant brushing up on my (very rusty!)
waitressing skills. While I won't be quitting my day job anytime soon, I walked away with a deepened appreciation for hospitality - and the power of human connection.
A special shoutout to the passionate Maxine Robinson from the Katie Rose Cottage Hospice Op Shop - Maroochydore and The fabulous Kerrie Peck, Vicki, and Jess from 60 Plus PlayGround - an innovative program helping our senior community stay active, social, and engaged.
💛 It's these small, local acts of kindness that build truly strong communities.