St Basil's Victoria

01/12/2025

🎄🎅 It’s 1 December, and guess who’s back?! 🎅🎄

Our mischievous Elf on the Shelf has officially returned for another year of festive fun here at the home!

Residents and staff were delighted to spot our cheeky little visitor this morning and today, they were also busy decorating the trees and facility, spreading Christmas cheer everywhere! ✨🎄

We can’t wait to see what surprises, smiles, and silly adventures he brings throughout December.

Let the Christmas countdown begin! 🎁💫

20/11/2025

Today our residents had a truly special visit - Horse therapy came to our home! 🐴💛

The smiles, gentle pats, and plenty of carrot feeding made the day unforgettable. Our residents loved brushing the horses, feeling their calming presence, and offering them crunchy treats — a simple moment that brought so much joy.

These beautiful interactions spark memories, reduce stress, and fill our home with warmth — the perfect way to wrap up the year. ✨

Thank you to the wonderful team and who made this experience possible!

18/11/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Celebration at St Basil’s! ✨🎄

Join us for a joyful Christmas celebration on Saturday, 13th December!
Come along and enjoy the Christmas spirit, laughter, and festive cheer as we celebrate this special time of year together. 🎅🎁

👉 Please RSVP by 9th December so we can prepare for a wonderful day.
📧 reception@stbasilsvic.org.au
📞 9358 4444

We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with our beautiful community! ❤️🎄

14/11/2025

Serbian Community Outing

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful outing today filled with culture, connection, and great company.
They spent the day exploring Serbian traditions, sharing stories, and enjoying delicious food together. outings like these bring so much joy and help our residents stay connected to their heritage and community.

A big thank-you to everyone who helped make this day special! 💙❤️🤍

12/11/2025

Yesterday, our residents prepared for ANZAC Remembrance Day with heartfelt dedication.
They arranged poppies, shared memories, and helped set up our display to honour all who served.
It was a meaningful moment of reflection, gratitude, and community.

Lest We Forget. 🌺✝️

09/11/2025

Resident choice is at the heart of everything we do. Today our residents took the lead in selecting our new crockery for the dining room. From colours to shapes and styles, they made the decisions that will shape their everyday dining experience.

It was wonderful watching everyone share opinions, compare options, and choose what feels right for their home.

06/11/2025

🌸 Oaks Day Fun at St Basil’s! 👒✨

Our lovely ladies brought the glamour today for Oaks Day, showing off their beautiful fascinators and fabulous outfits! 💐 From elegant hats to creative headpieces, everyone embraced the spirit of the day with smiles and style. 💃

A big congratulations to our Fascinator Competition winners — and thank you to everyone who joined in the fun! What a wonderful way to celebrate friendship, fashion, and a touch of spring racing magic. 🏇💖

31/10/2025

🎉 End of Month Birthday Celebrations! 🎂🎶

What a joyful afternoon as we came together to celebrate our October birthdays! 🥳

Residents enjoyed delicious treats, laughter, and great company made even more special by a wonderful visit from the Harmony Greek Choir 🎤 Their beautiful singing filled the room with music, smiles, and plenty of dancing! 💃🕺

A heartfelt thank you to Harmony for bringing so much warmth and happiness to our celebration. ❤️

28/10/2025

28/10/2025

🇬🇷 Happy OXI Day! 🇬🇷

Today, our residents proudly celebrated Greece’s 28th of October (OXI Day) — a day that honours the courage and unity of the Greek people who bravely said “Όχι!” (“No!”) in 1940.

We were blessed to have Father Phillip join us for this special occasion, offering his kind words and blessings. 🙏💙

The celebration was filled with warmth, music, and joy — beautifully highlighted by a performance from our talented bouzouki player 🎶.

Ζήτω η Ελλάδα! 🇬🇷✨

24/10/2025

💞 Community visits from Father Phillip, family, and friends filled our home with warmth and joy today. Residents were delighted to take part in the Paraklesis service, sharing prayers and moments of reflection together. Thank you to everyone who continues to make our community feel connected and loved. 🌿🙏

24/10/2025

🌿 A big thank you to Coburg Bunnings for generously donating the beautiful plants! Our residents had a great time getting their hands dirty and adding some greenery to our garden. 💚🌸