Development

SATURDAY means business: Why St Basil’s Bexley project is more than just bricks and mortar

Jun 23 2025 Updated 8 hours ago

Lauren Broomham

1 min read

An artist's impression of the new development

As retirement living and aged care providers brace for the final wave of Baby Boomers, St Basil NSW/ACT’s CEO Diana Horvatovic is betting on assisted living – and building the future now.

The Bexley project – a proposed 70-80 unit development, 14km southwest of the Sydney CBD – is at the heart of a bold push to redefine ageing through integrated community care.

Why does this model matter – and how does it position St Basil’s ahead of the sector curve?

Find out in the latest issue of SATURDAY, our premium digital magazine. Subscribe now and take advantage of our special EOFY discount for new subscribers.

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