Family Notice Board – June 2025

Published on June 4, 2025

If you are interested in any of these notices or opportunities, please contact news@newhope.net.au and we will put you in touch for further information.


Seeking Kind, Reliable Evening Companion for Elderly Parents. We are looking for a compassionate, independent woman to assist our elderly parents in their home four evenings a week (flexible on which evenings), for approximately 1.5 hours each evening. Duties include:

  • Preparing and plating a simple evening meal
  • Light tidying of kitchen and living areas
  • Assisting Mum with showering and dressing (no lifting required)
  • Ensuring medications have been taken
  • Laying out pre-prepared clothes and medications for the next day
  • Putting on a load of washing if needed

This is a lovely opportunity to support a gentle, appreciative couple in a peaceful home environment. Reliability, kindness, and a calm presence are most important. If you or someone you know might be interested, please contact NewHope News and mention this post.

Home for Sale. Members of our NewHope family are currently selling their Blackburn property. A boutique architectural designed home within walking distance of NewHope Baptist Church, local schools, shops and public transport. Please see the brochure for more information or reach out to Barry Plant Eastern Group.

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