St Basil's Victoria

05/06/2026

🌿🌼 A Day in the Garden at St Basil’s! 🌼🌿
Enjoyed a wonderful morning outdoors, bringing new life to our garden beds. With selected herbs, flowers, and plants, then spent time planting, watering, and creating a beautiful space for everyone to enjoy.

Gardening is more than just planting - it encourages gentle exercise, stimulates the senses, promotes wellbeing, and provides a wonderful opportunity for social connection. There were plenty of smiles, laughter and teamwork as residents shared stories, chose their favourite plants, and helped create a colourful garden that will continue to grow in the months ahead.

A special thank you to our staff and volunteers who assisted throughout the day and helped make this activity such a success. We can't wait to watch our garden flourish! 🌱💚



📸 Swipe through to see some of the wonderful moments from today's gardening activity! 🌿🌸

04/06/2026

A fun-filled afternoon of games and good company! 🎲🃏

Our residents enjoyed spending time together playing Snakes and Ladders, card games, and a variety of other table games. These activities encourage social connection, friendly competition, laughter, and plenty of conversation along the way.

It’s always wonderful to see residents coming together to share a game and enjoy each other’s company. 😊💙

28/05/2026

Another lovely end-of-month Birthday Celebration shared with our residents and family members. 🎂💖

We came together to celebrate all of our residents with birthdays this month, enjoying cake, music, laughter, and wonderful company. Wishing all our birthday residents good health, happiness, and many more special moments ahead.

Happy Birthday to all our May birthday stars! 🎉

11/05/2026

Today we celebrated with a wonderful afternoon filled with delicious food, sweet treats, music, dancing, laughter and special memories shared together.

A very special thank you to Therese from Alitalia Florist for the beautiful floral arrangements and generous support which helped make the day extra special 🌸

10/05/2026

🌸💖 Happy Mother’s Day 💖🌸

Today we celebrate all the incredible mums, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, and mother figures who have filled our lives with love, wisdom, kindness, and strength. 🌷

At St Basil’s, we are so grateful to share this special day with our beautiful residents and families. Thank you for the love, care, and memories you continue to inspire every day. 💐

Wishing everyone a day filled with happiness, laughter, cuddles, and cherished moments with loved ones. 🥰🌺

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums — today is all about YOU! 💕🌸
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04/05/2026

🌸 Protomagia Celebration - Welcoming May with Tradition & Joy 🌸

Protomagia (Πρωτομαγιά), a special day in Greek culture that marks the arrival of spring and the beauty of nature in full bloom. 🌼

We all came together to create traditional flower wreaths (στεφάνια), a cherished custom symbolising renewal, life, and the cycle of the seasons. These wreaths are proudly displayed on doors and balconies, bringing colour, fragrance, and positivity into our homes. 🌿🌷

Protomagia is not only a celebration of nature but also a time to reflect on togetherness, cultural heritage, and the simple joys of life. Our residents enjoyed sharing stories, laughter, and memories of how this day was celebrated in their villages and family homes in Greece. 💙

✨ Happy Protomagia to all! ✨

01/05/2026

What a special day spent with our gentle four-legged visitors 🐴💫 The joy in the room was contagious as our resident, along with staff, shared in such a calming and uplifting experience. There’s something truly magical about the comfort and connection these beautiful animals bring. 💛

01/05/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring – Personal Care Workers 🌟

Are you a caring, compassionate person looking to make a real difference in the lives of older people?

We are currently seeking Personal Care Workers to join our dedicated team at our aged care facility.

In this role, you will support our residents with daily living activities, promote dignity and independence, and contribute to a warm and respectful home environment.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and want to be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you!

Flexible casual hours. Make a real difference supporting elderly and disabled clients in your community.

28/04/2026

Today, we are celebrating an incredible milestone of 29 years of dedicated volunteering!

After nearly three decades of wonderful service, you have now stepped down from your volunteering role. Your kindness, time, and commitment have made such a lasting difference to our community, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you have contributed over the years.

Dora, thank you for being so supportive, for your care, and for the generosity you have shared so consistently throughout your journey with us. You will be greatly missed, and your impact will always be remembered.

With sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks 💐

23/04/2026

We had a fantastic time celebrating birthdays with the wonderful Horodia Entertainment! 🎉🎶

Residents enjoyed an afternoon filled with music, dancing, and plenty of smiles as we came together to make these special moments truly memorable. 💃🕺

A big thank you to Horodia for bringing such joy and energy to our home, and happy birthday to all our beautiful residents celebrating this month! 🎂💐