St Basil's proudly presents to you this section created especially to house all of our Senior's News, including relevant articles, and events.
Miranda MP Eleni Petinos has announced $16,500 funding for a dementia garden at St Basil’s Hellenic Village in Miranda. “Residents at St Basil’s will soon be able to enjoy their new dementia…
During Yannis Ploutarchos’ Australian tour, the popular and well loved singer made time in his busy schedule to visit those at St Basil’s Aged Care facility in Randwick, Sydney, Australia. Greeks worldwide…
On Sunday the 19th of May, St Basil’s at Randwick, Sydney, held an Open Day, which was a lovely event for the whole family with activities for all ages. More than 600 people…
The elderly residents of St. Basil’s Homes around Sydney, Australia, have been creating impressive artwork, which will be auctioned this evening to raise funds for the children of St. Tabitha orphanage in…
On Thursday 17 October, the artistic residents of St. Basil’s Homes, an aged care provider for the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia, held an exhibition to auction of their artwork. Residents in…
A touching life story about Giannis Hatzikiriakos – a migrant who never gave up.
Brimming with joy were the New Years’ Eve celebrations commemorating St Basil the Great at St Basil’s Aged Care in Lakemba, Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday 31 December 2019. His Eminence Archbishop Makarios…
The attempt to shield the elderly and vulnerable during these unprecedented times of COVID-19 has given birth to a new set of health concerns for this much loved demographic that need to be addressed.
The best estimate of malnutrition in Australian community home care settings is around 15% thus ensuring that nutritional needs are met in aged care is an extremely important task. Premier provider of long-term aged care, St Basil’s has exceeded all outcomes in recent accreditation of food safety standards so we talk to them about this complex issue.
His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia will hold a memorial service on Friday, 31 July at 12:00pm for the repose of the souls of the victims of the coronavirus pandemic and will…
With one in 10 older adults experiencing depression and anxiety, studies show that social activities for seniors are an important way to improve mental health, memory and cognitive function.
The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) helps senior Australians access entry-level support services to live independently and safely at home.
Recognising how fundamental culture is to our lives, St Basil’s NSW & ACT has been offering Greek lessons in cooperation with Modern Greek Studies Program of Macquarie University for non-Greek speaking staff designed to improve the quality of life for seniors in its care.
With decades of experience in hospitality, aged care, management and leadership, St. Basil’s training provide students with practical real-life experience and insights. They congratulate their graduating students of 2020.
Spiro Stavis, newly appointed Acting CEO, has a vision for St. Basil’s NSW & ACT: for consumers to see their lives improve upon joining the St. Basil’s family of programs and services. He speaks about his new role, “I can honestly say that I have never felt so fulfilled in my professional life. I know that every day I make a positive difference in somebody’s life.”
Making Christmas extra special this year, St. Catherine’s junior choir visited the St Basil’s Randwick location to perform Christmas Carols for the residents.
A recent Swedish study found that even if you don’t start exercising until your senior years, physical activity is the number one contributor to longevity, adding extra years to your life.
St. Basil’s Day Centres are warm and inviting places that offer interesting and stimulating programs and nutritious and delicious meals, inspired by the Mediterranean diet.
Each year, St. Basil’s looks forward to this family event shared with the community, held on Palm Sunday and leading into Holy Week.
Residents of the St. Basil’s Homes in the Miranda location recently partied ‘Hollywood-style’ at an event inspired by the Oscars and organised as part of the Lifestyles Activities Program that is available across all of the organisation’s nursing homes. The party starred many lookalike celebrities, featured plenty of food and lots of fun.