Author: April Stons

Dear Families and Staff,

Please be advised that residents in Sir David Martin, Leslie lock 2 – affected zone (Room 237 to Room 247 and Room 272 to Room 277 still remain in red zones and  can have 1 nominated visitor per person for the duration of the exposure period.

Please note:

• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only
• Visitors must sign-in, take their temperature, complete a negative RAT test and wear an N95 mask and shield to enter

The team continue to work with the Public Health Unit and we will keep everyone updated as changes occur.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Employees,

Please find important information regarding the Easton Park Care Roster review.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Sam Eckart on 0448 016 642.

We appreciate your time and support during this time.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families and Staff,

We are currently experiencing a COVID-19 exposure with a number of residents testing positive at Whiddon Easton Park, Arthur Web Court – Pink Level.

The rest of the areas of Whiddon Easton Park, Arthur Web Court  remain open, however Pink Wing is a Red Zone.

Please note:

• All visits must be pre-booked
• Upon arrival, visitors will be required to complete a RAT test
• Visitors are required to wear PPE for the duration of their visit

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families,

Last chance, please complete our customer satisfaction survey – Whiddon Family Satisfaction Survey

Your feedback is important to us and helps us to improve our services.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families,

Last chance, please complete our customer satisfaction survey – Whiddon Residential Family Satisfaction Survey

Your feedback is important to us and helps us to improve our services.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Staff,

We are currently experiencing a COVID-19 exposure with a staff member testing positive at Whiddon Narrabri, Robert Young.

• All staff to wear N95 masks, staff in South to have facesheilds in addition to N95 mask.
• Restricted movement between South and other wings.
• Daily RAT testing for staff continues.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.

Dear Families and Staff,

We are currently experiencing a COVID-19 exposure with a staff member testing positive at Whiddon Narrabri, Robert Young.

Residents who have come into contact with this person have had PCR testing completed today.

We are asking affected residents to remain in their rooms whilst test results are pending.

Please note:
• Upon arrival, visitors will be required to complete a RAT test

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families and Staff,

We are pleased to advise that the COVID-19 Outbreak notification for Whiddon Moree has been declared closed, in line with guidance from the local Public Health Unit.

There have been no further cases, and normal visitation arrangements can now be resumed.

The latest Whiddon COVID Guidelines for families can be found here: https://bit.ly/3SffKxU.

Thank you for your support.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families and Staff,

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a number of COVID-19 exposures with a number of residents testing positive at Whiddon Easton Park, Sir David Martin in Leslie Lock 2.

Please note:

• Residents in Sir David Martin, Leslie lock 2 – affected zone (Room 237 to Room 247) can have 1 nominated visitor per person for the duration of the exposure period.
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only
• Visitors must sign-in, take their temperature, complete a negative RAT test and wear an N95 mask and shield to enter

The team continue to work with the Public Health Unit and we will keep everyone updated as changes occur.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families and Staff,

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a number of COVID-19 exposures with a number of residents and staff testing positive at Whiddon Grafton.

Please note:
• Weekend visits are no available until further notice for all of Whiddon
• Residents can have 1 nominated visitor per person for the duration of the exposure period, for essential visits only
• All visits must be pre-booked with administration between the hours of 8.30am- 4.30pm
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only
• Face shields and masks are to be worn for the duration of the visit
• Visitors must sign-in, take their temperature, complete a negative RAT test and wear an N95 mask and shield to enter

The team continue to work with the Public Health Unit and we will keep everyone updated as changes occur.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.

The Whiddon Team