Hellenic Community Aged Care

28/01/2026

A little language boost to get you through the week! 🇬🇷

Each week, we share a Greek word to help keep the language alive and growing across our community.

This week’s Greek word is: Παρακαλώ
Phonetic pronunciation: pa-ra-ka-LOH
Meaning: Please or You're Welcome! (Depending on the context)

The word παρακαλώ is used to politely ask for something, but also as a warm response after being thanked. It reflects courtesy and mutual respect in conversation.

It reflects appreciation and good manners, and is almost always delivered with a smile or warm eye contact.

Mid-week challenge: say it out loud today and use it at least once this week.
Learn Greek with us, one word at a time.

👉 Stay tuned for next week’s word!

27/01/2026

Sharing a few snaps from our Australia Day celebrations this weekend. Residents, staff, friends and family came together in our beautiful garden courtyard to enjoy a classic Aussie barbeque.

Thank you to our wonderful occupational therapist team and all our staff who helped make the day possible and to the lovely friends and family who joined in the celebrations!

22/01/2026

New Year Blessings for our Aged Care residents
Last week, the Hellenic Community Aged Care was blessed to have Father Terry visit us again as we marked the beginning of 2026!

Our wonderful residents and staff received the traditional blessing of holy water and prayers for the protection and wellbeing for our residents, staff and facility for the year to come. (Our photographer even received a blessing!)

Our residents were absolutely thrilled to receive individual blessings from Father Terry who brought a sense of tradition, faith and comfort, and many smiles to our residents’ faces.

12/01/2026

Each week, we’ll be sharing a new Greek word to help keep the language alive and growing across our community. 🇬🇷

We're starting off easy, with this week’s Greek word is: Καλημέρα!
Phonetic Pronunciation: kah-lee-MEH-rah
Meaning: Good morning!
Explanation: Used from dawn until around noon. "Kalimera" is more than just a greeting; it’s a wish for a good day, reflecting appreciation for the start of a new day.

Give it a go, say it out loud and learn Greek with us, one word at a time.

👉 Stay tuned for next week’s word!

09/01/2026

Today, the Hellenic Community Aged Care welcomed the New Year with the cherished tradition of the Cutting of the Vasilopita. 🕯️🍰

We were honoured to have His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Perth, alongside Rev Father Terry, lead the blessing, joined by our Hellenic Administration Team and Site Manager Yemi.

During the cutting, His Grace dedicated commemorative pieces to Jesus Christ, Panagia, St Basil the Great, the Ecumenical Patriarch, the Archbishop, the Poor and our home — representing both our residents and staff.

The blessed Vasilopita was then shared with all in attendance, along with warm wishes for a happy, healthy, and blessed New Year ahead. A meaningful way to begin the year, grounded in faith, tradition and community. 💙✨

08/01/2026

The Hellenic Community Aged Care facility was full of smiles, laughter and a whole lot of fluff yesterday with a very special visit from a petting zoo. 🐥

Residents enjoyed spending time with ducks, chickens, goats (including some very cheeky baby goats!) and even a gentle pony. The joy was instant and contagious as our residents held and fed them.

Animal visits aren’t just adorable. They’re proven to boost mood, reduce stress and anxiety and encourage social interaction. Sometimes, a soft nose and a wagging tail say more than words ever could.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience so special. 💙

07/01/2026

19/12/2025

What a magical evening it was at Hellenic Community Aged Care yesterday! 🎶🎅

Residents and their families were treated to a joyful night of Christmas carols performed by the wonderful Churchlands Choral Society, filling the space with festive spirit and familiar tunes. 🎄

Santa made a special appearance, delighting the children with gifts, while our incredible staff surprised everyone with a special dance performance that brought smiles, laughter and a few happy tears.

Adding to the merriment, our kitchen team kept everyone well fed and merry, serving up crowd favourites including pizza and a classic sausage sizzle.

A beautiful evening of music, laughter and connection, reminding us that Christmas is about coming together and sharing joy ❤️

10/12/2025

Today our staff hosted our annual Christmas Lunch for residents and their families. 🎄

The dining rooms across the facilities were filled with a wonderful festive spirit as everyone enjoyed a traditional Christmas meal including turkey, chicken, ham, roast vegetables, potatoes and a selection of desserts that were very well received.

Santa joined our staff and Hellenic Community Aged Care Chair and Board Members to visit each wing, singing carols and bringing Christmas cheer to residents throughout the home. 🎅

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated staff for creating such a special day for our residents and their families. Community and connection are at the heart of everything we do, especially at this time of year. ❤️

18/11/2025

Happy International Men’s Day!
Today we celebrate the strength, kindness, and care that men bring to our community. At Hellenic Community Aged Care, we honour the generations who have paved the way and those who continue to make a difference every day.

11/11/2025

Today, residents and staff at the Hellenic Community Aged Care gathered to honour Remembrance Day this morning.

It was a time to pause, reflect, and pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed for the freedoms we hold dear.

The morning service included a moment of silence and heartfelt stories shared by residents who remember wartime not as history, but as lived experience.

Their reflections reminded us that remembrance isn’t only about the past, it’s also about carrying forward the values of courage, resilience, and peace.

“They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted;
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”

Lest we forget. ❤️

11/11/2025

Today, 11 November, is Remembrance Day. On this day we honour all who have served and sacrificed for our freedom in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. We remember those who gave their lives in service to enable us to enjoy life today.

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”

Lest we forget. ❤️