Whiddon commsDear Whiddon Laurieton and Wingham Families and Employees,
All remains well overnight. The cyclone has been downgraded to a tropical low, however heavy rain and flooding are still expected for Northern NSW and some areas of the mid-North Coast.
Our teams continue to prepare and closely monitor local conditions. We will be in touch if there are any changes.
– The Whiddon Team
Dear Laurieton and Wingham Community Care Clients and Employees,
An update from Whiddon.
We hope you are keeping safe and well. Today the cyclone has been downgraded to a tropical low, however heavy rain and potential flooding are still expected for some areas of the Mid-North Coast.
It’s important you continue to stay informed about your local conditions.
You can call us on 1300 738 388 and follow the call prompts for our On-Call team if you need to contact us.
For urgent support, contact the SES on 132 500 or call 000.
Take care
– The Whiddon Team
Dear Beaudesert, Grafton, Kyogle and Tweed Clients and Employees,
An update from Whiddon
We hope you are keeping safe and well. Today the cyclone has been downgraded to a tropical low, however dangerous conditions, including heavy rains and flooding, are still expected for SE QLD and Northern NSW.
It’s important you continue to remain indoors and stay informed about your local conditions.
You can call us on 1300 738 388 and follow the call prompts for our On-Call team if you need to contact us.
For urgent support, contact the SES on 132 500 or call 000.
Take care
– The Whiddon Team
Dear Whiddon Residents,
Further to our last message, the cyclone has been downgraded to a tropical low, however there may still be some heavy rain in your area.
It’s important you continue to stay informed about your local conditions, in case there are any changes.
Please contact Laurelle at ARP on 0412 411 325, or Whiddon on 1300 738 388 if you need support.
Take care,
– The Whiddon Team
Dear Whiddon Residents,
We hope you are keeping safe and well. Today the cyclone has been downgraded to a tropical low, however we are still expecting to see heavy rains and flooding in your areas.
It’s important you continue to stay indoors and informed about your local conditions.
Please contact Laurelle at ARP on 0412 411 325, or Whiddon on 1300 738 388 if you need support. For urgent help, contact the SES on 132 500 or call 000.
Take care
The Whiddon Team
Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,
Please be advised that we currently have a COVID-19 outbreak at Whiddon Narrabri – Robert Young with 2 residents testing positive to COVID-19 within North Wing. The wing is now isolated, visitation continues with precautions in place.
All visitors to RAT (Rapid Antigen Test) prior to entry, and to wear a N95 mask at all times when visiting the home.
Please note: If you are unwell or have any flu-like symptoms, please do not visit the home.
The families of residents who have tested positive will be contacted directly by the team.
We know that this is a challenging time, and we appreciate your understanding and support. Our team is here to provide the best possible care for your loved ones and we are confident that we can manage this outbreak effectively.
– The Whiddon Team
Dear Residents, Families and Employees
Further to our update yesterday, the Bureau of Meteorology is still predicting Cyclone Alfred to make landfall later tonight or Saturday morning.
Please rest assured that we continue to work hard on our preparations with a focus on keeping our residents and employees safe and supported.
We will provide further updates tomorrow via SMS. If phone lines go down, calls will be diverted to the Emergency Mobile phone, and the team will respond as soon as possible. We will also provide any major updates on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WhiddonCare
You can monitor alerts and updates at www.ses.nsw.gov.au or www.ses.qld.gov.au
Thank you and stay safe
The Whiddon Team
Dear Clients
As we prepare for Cyclone Alfred to Make landfall, we expect there to be significant flooding across the mid-North Coast.
It’s important that you stay indoors and stay updated on your local area conditions by listening to ABC Radio News or via the SES website – www.ses.nsw.gov.au
If we need to cancel your service due to flooding, we will be in touch as soon as possible.
Please contact us on 1300 738 388 if you have any concerns.
For urgent support, call the SES on 132 500 or in an emergency, call 000.
Stay safe
The Whiddon team
Dear Families and Employees
As we prepare for Cyclone Alfred to make landfall, we expect there to be significant flooding across the mid-North Coast.
Our Homes are preparing for potential flooding, and we have sufficient stocks of food, medication and essential supplies over the coming week.
The safety and wellbeing of our residents and employees is our highest priority at this time.
While we always welcome visitors at Whiddon, we encourage you to also prepare and stay safe, and to avoid travel to our impacted Homes over the next few days.
We will keep you updated as the situation unfolds. Please take care.
The Whiddon team
Dear Clients and Families,
As Cyclone Alfred approaches, please call us at 1300 738 388 if you need any help.
Stay indoors and follow emergency services’ instructions. Listen to ABC radio for updates and be ready to evacuate if needed.
You might lose power, so keep a torch handy.
May you stay safe and well. We will check in with you over the next few days.
The Whiddon Team