Whiddon has a long and proud history that began with our philanthropic Masonic founders back in the early 1920s. Since then, we have evolved into an award-winning care provider in regional, rural and remote communities across New South Wales and South-East Queensland.
In 1923, a small group of compassionate Freemasons began a mission to provide care and support to elderly Masons and their spouses within their local communities.
In 1947, a pivotal moment occurred when Mrs. Ethel Symonds generously donated 21 acres of land in Glenfield, within Sydney’s Macarthur Region. This generous gift became the cornerstone for what is now known today as Whiddon Easton Park.
The founding site, originally established in 1948 as The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of NSW, began with a small number of cottages and continues to develop to this day.
Throughout the 1970s, we extended our reach, opening aged care homes in Hornsby, Wingham, and Kyogle. The subsequent decades witnessed further expansion, with new homes in Belmont, Bathurst, Maclean, Grafton, Laurieton, Casino, Redhead, Largs, and Narrabri. Concurrently, we introduced numerous independent retirement living villages, from Temora in the Riverina, Adamstown and Hamilton in Newcastle, to Yamba in the Far North Coast.
Our legacy is marked by a commitment to charity and a deep connection with regional, rural, and remote communities. We are immensely proud of our journey, which continues to touch lives and create enduring, enriching experiences in these unique and diverse corners of Australia.
