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Stage Two Narrabri Jessie Hunt Renovations Update

Dear Families,

Renovations of Boheena wing are moving along nicely! The air conditioning is being installed, tiling of ensuites has commenced, painting has commenced and the installation of upgraded electrical works will commence tomorrow, 15th August 2023.

Due to the upgrading of electrical works we will see periodic power, lighting and air conditioning outages occur over the next three days.

All essential systems will be transferred to alternate boards for operational purposes. This will again be completed with communications between contractors to limit interruptions as much as possible.

I ask again that you do advise the team if you are experiencing any issues or have concerns regarding these works.

Kind Regards,
Ros Anderson
Administration Clerk

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Update for Easton Park EPU2 – Families, Friends & Representatives 9/08/2023

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that we are experiencing an Influenza A outbreak, at Whiddon Easton Park, EPU Level 2.

Please Note:
Level 2B is currently in the Red Zone
Level 2A is in the Amber Zone

Please refrain from visiting loved ones if symptomatic or if contact has been made with someone who has tested positive

• Only x1 nominated visitor for the duration of the Outbreak.
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only
• Visitors must sign-in, complete a negative RAT test and continue to wear N95 mask and a Face shield

Thank you for your ongoing support during this time. We will provide a further update once we know more.

The Whiddon Team

Update for Whiddon Kyogle Families

25 July 2022

Since our last update, we have had 9 residents and 4 employees test positive to COVID. The families of the residents have been notified.

Visitation is still limited to one nominated partner-in-care. Partners-in-care must book their visits prior to visiting our care home. All visitors are required to complete a rapid antigen test as a condition of entry, wear an N95 mask and may be asked to wear additional PPE at this time, such as a face shield. Please refrain from visiting if you are unwell.

Our employees also continue to be monitored daily by conducting a Rapid Antigen Testing prior to the start of their shift.

We thank you for your patience and assistance during this time and will provide a further update if anything changes.

Update to Whiddon Beaudesert Star Families

25 July 2022

Since our last update have had three employees test positive to COVID over the weekend. We believe the risk is low as the employee was wearing PPE and had zero interaction with any residents.

At this stage, there are no changes to visitations. We do want to remind you to ensure your visits must be pre-booked and the following applies:

  • Whiddon strongly recommend all relevant vaccinations of both COVID-19 and influenza for all visitors.
  • Non-vaccinated visitors are able to visit their loved ones in an outdoor area wearing N95 masks and face shields. Non-vaccinated visitors should not enter a home unless approval is given by the DCS/DDCS Team based on individual circumstances e.g. end of life, compassionate visits, resident wellbeing.
  • Visitors must wear an N95 mask, face shield and complete a rapid antigen test as a condition of entry
  • Up to 2 children under 12 years are permitted to visit provided they are accompanied by a fully vaccinated person
  • Wherever possible, the visit should be in resident’s room or in an outdoor area. Visits should not be in any inside communal areas
  • Visitors must check-in through our visitor check-in system
  • Visitors must not visit if they have COVID-19 symptoms, have been exposed to COVID-19 (unless they have completed their self-isolation and testing requirements). People who have had high risk exposures should not enter high risk settings for at least 14 days since their exposure to a COVID-positive person
  • Visitors must not visit if they are waiting for a COVID-19 test result, feel unwell or have been overseas in the previous 14 days, unless they are: fully vaccinated, it has been at least 7 days after arrival and they have received a negative antigen test 6 days or later after arriving in QLD

We will provide a further update if anything changes.

Update for Whiddon Laurieton Families

25 July 2022

Since our last update, we have had additional COVID positive cases within our care home.

As a result, we have had to limit visitation to one nominated visitor across all of Whiddon Laurieton. Visitors must book their visits prior to visiting our care home. All visitors are required to complete a rapid antigen test as a condition of entry, wear an N95 mask and may be asked to wear additional PPE at this time, such as a face shield. Please refrain from visiting if you are unwell.

We also recommend avoiding taking your loved one out where there is a large gathering of people such as clubs and pubs for now.

We will provide a further update if anything changes.

Message for families at Whiddon Grafton

25 July 2022

Since our last update have had three employees and one resident test positive to COVID over the weekend. The family of the resident has been notified.

We believe the risk is low and  therefore, at this stage, there are no changes to visitations. We do want to remind you to ensure your visits must are pre-booked and the following applies:

  • Whiddon strongly recommend all relevant vaccinations of both COVID-19 and influenza for all visitors.
  • Non-vaccinated visitors are able to visit their loved ones in an outdoor area wearing N95 masks and face shields. Non-vaccinated visitors should not enter a home unless approval is given by the DCS/DDCS Team based on individual circumstances e.g. end of life, compassionate visits, resident wellbeing.
  • Visitors must wear an N95 mask, face shield and complete a rapid antigen test as a condition of entry
  • Up to 2 children under 12 years are permitted to visit provided they are accompanied by a fully vaccinated person
  • Wherever possible, the visit should be in resident’s room or in an outdoor area. Visits should not be in any inside communal areas
  • Visitors must check-in through our visitor check-in system
  • Visitors must not visit if they have COVID-19 symptoms, have been exposed to COVID-19 (unless they have completed their self-isolation and testing requirements). People who have had high risk exposures should not enter high risk settings for at least 14 days since their exposure to a COVID-positive person
  • Visitors must not visit if they are waiting for a COVID-19 test result, feel unwell or have been overseas in the previous 14 days, unless they are: fully vaccinated, it has been at least 7 days after arrival and they have received a negative antigen test 6 days or later after arriving in NSW

We will provide a further update if anything changes.

Message for families at Whiddon Narrabri Jessie Hunt

25 July 2022

Since our last update have had an employee test positive to COVID over the weekend. We believe the risk is low as the employee was wearing PPE and had zero interaction with any residents.

At this stage, there are no changes to visitations. We do want to remind you to ensure your visits must are pre-booked and the following applies:

  • Whiddon strongly recommend all relevant vaccinations of both COVID-19 and influenza for all visitors.
  • Non-vaccinated visitors are able to visit their loved ones in an outdoor area wearing N95 masks and face shields. Non-vaccinated visitors should not enter a home unless approval is given by the DCS/DDCS Team based on individual circumstances e.g. end of life, compassionate visits, resident wellbeing.
  • Visitors must wear an N95 mask, face shield and complete a rapid antigen test as a condition of entry
  • Up to 2 children under 12 years are permitted to visit provided they are accompanied by a fully vaccinated person
  • Wherever possible, the visit should be in resident’s room or in an outdoor area. Visits should not be in any inside communal areas
  • Visitors must check-in through our visitor check-in system
  • Visitors must not visit if they have COVID-19 symptoms, have been exposed to COVID-19 (unless they have completed their self-isolation and testing requirements). People who have had high risk exposures should not enter high risk settings for at least 14 days since their exposure to a COVID-positive person
  • Visitors must not visit if they are waiting for a COVID-19 test result, feel unwell or have been overseas in the previous 14 days, unless they are: fully vaccinated, it has been at least 7 days after arrival and they have received a negative antigen test 6 days or later after arriving in NSW

We will provide a further update if anything changes.

Message for families at Whiddon Easton Park

1 August 2022

Since our last update we have had a number of residents and staff test positive to COVID-19 in Easton Park Units. Families of the residents have been notified.

Visitation restrictions during this time will remain limited to one partner-in-care only. This does not impact Arthur Webb Court, Taylor House or Sir David Martin. Please ensure your visits are pre-booked and you refrain from visiting the facility if you are unwell.

The health and safety of our residents and staff remain our utmost priority, and we continue to work closely with the local Public Health Unit to ensure a safe re-opening of the Easton Park Units at Whiddon Easton Park.

We thank you for your patience and assistance, we will provide a further update if anything changes.

Update to Whiddon Wee Waa families

25 July 2022 

We have been working with the local Public Health Unit and are please to share that our COVID outbreak has been declared over.

Visitations may resume as normal for now. We do want to remind you to ensure your visits must are pre-booked and the following applies:

  • Whiddon strongly recommend all relevant vaccinations of both COVID-19 and influenza for all visitors.
  • Non-vaccinated visitors are able to visit their loved ones in an outdoor area wearing N95 masks and face shields. Non-vaccinated visitors should not enter a home unless approval is given by the DCS/DDCS Team based on individual circumstances e.g. end of life, compassionate visits, resident wellbeing.
  • Visitors must wear an N95 mask, face shield and complete a rapid antigen test as a condition of entry
  • Up to 2 children under 12 years are permitted to visit provided they are accompanied by a fully vaccinated person
  • Wherever possible, the visit should be in resident’s room or in an outdoor area. Visits should not be in any inside communal areas
  • Visitors must check-in through our visitor check-in system
  • Visitors must not visit if they have COVID-19 symptoms, have been exposed to COVID-19 (unless they have completed their self-isolation and testing requirements). People who have had high risk exposures should not enter high risk settings for at least 14 days since their exposure to a COVID-positive person
  • Visitors must not visit if they are waiting for a COVID-19 test result, feel unwell or have been overseas in the previous 14 days, unless they are: fully vaccinated, it has been at least 7 days after arrival and they have received a negative antigen test 6 days or later after arriving in NSW

We thank you for your patience and assistance during this time.

Update to Whiddon Moree families

22 July 2022 

We have been working with the local Public Health Unit and are please to share that our COVID outbreak has been declared over.

Visitations may resume as normal. We do want to remind you to ensure your visits must are pre-booked and the following applies:

  • Whiddon strongly recommend all relevant vaccinations of both COVID-19 and influenza for all visitors.
  • Non-vaccinated visitors are able to visit their loved ones in an outdoor area wearing N95 masks and face shields. Non-vaccinated visitors should not enter a home unless approval is given by the DCS/DDCS Team based on individual circumstances e.g. end of life, compassionate visits, resident wellbeing.
  • Visitors must wear an N95 mask, face shield and complete a rapid antigen test as a condition of entry
  • Up to 2 children under 12 years are permitted to visit provided they are accompanied by a fully vaccinated person
  • Wherever possible, the visit should be in resident’s room or in an outdoor area. Visits should not be in any inside communal areas
  • Visitors must check-in through our visitor check-in system
  • Visitors must not visit if they have COVID-19 symptoms, have been exposed to COVID-19 (unless they have completed their self-isolation and testing requirements). People who have had high risk exposures should not enter high risk settings for at least 14 days since their exposure to a COVID-positive person
  • Visitors must not visit if they are waiting for a COVID-19 test result, feel unwell or have been overseas in the previous 14 days, unless they are: fully vaccinated, it has been at least 7 days after arrival and they have received a negative antigen test 6 days or later after arriving in NSW

We thank you for your patience and assistance during this time.