It is tea with a purpose, and every seat is already spoken for.

Cedar on Collins, Kiama’s community-focused retirement living hub, is once again hosting Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.

This year’s event will be held at The Pavilion on Thursday (22 May) from 10am to 1pm.

With bubbles on arrival, tiered high tea treats, live music, raffles and guest speakers, the sold-out event promises a perfect mix of celebration and meaning.

Laura, the event organiser from Cedar on Collins, says the day is about connection and care.

“There will be games, entertainment and even a chance to bid for your favourite song, sung live by Greg Brown,” she said. “But it is also about raising funds for vital cancer research.”

Now in its 30th year, the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea supports research across all cancer types, funding breakthroughs that improve survival rates.

This year’s guest speakers include palliative care advocate Dr Michael Barbato and beloved local identity Meryll Faulkner.

Their contributions will bring both warmth and insight to the day, gently addressing the importance of community, compassion and end-of-life care.

Cedar on Collins, tucked away just off Kiama’s Collins Street, is home to 30 residents and a strong sense of belonging. “It is a place where people feel welcome and supported,” says Laura. “Our residents are like family.”

By hosting events like this, Cedar on Collins is strengthening its ties with the broader Kiama community and sharing its values of connection, care and contribution.