The last time Spiro Dimitriou saw his father, he played him some of his favourite Greek songs and watched his Dad's eyes light up.
John Dimitriou had dementia and was in a high-care unit within the facility. Spiro Dimitriou was told on July 20 that his father had contracted COVID-19. The federal government took over the facility several days later.Justin McManus Worksafe confirmed on the weekend it has started preliminary inquiries into at least 10 aged care homes in Victoria, including St Basil's.
"It was nightmarish from the start. From St Basil's management to the federal government takeover. You would not think this is how it should be. Left in those conditions, the fact they were so lonely was quite disturbing.
I'm sorry for the loss - but the flu season is here and Covi-19 is part of the new wave. In 2017 more than 100 people died and this is just the start. Covid is here to stay and we can't keep on hiding.
SimoneFoxKoob SimoneFoxKoob beautifully written again. Your reporting is so important at the moment. It’s heartbreaking to read these pieces but we need to give faces to these statistics.
Don't have to look far for answers.
Shut up Spiro.
MarieCo92176893 Individual cases are all heartbreaking however now governments need to look at the systemic issues that have got us here. How is that going to change? StayHomeStaySafe What changes are needed?