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Dear team,

The community transmission of COVID-19 remains high across NSW and QLD. The current health advice is that all employees and visitors should continue to wear masks during periods of high community transmission.

For everyone’s safety, Whiddon will continue to require employees and visitors to wear surgical masks at all times and complete daily rapid antigen tests.

We will continue to review these requirements as the community transmission levels change.

Please continue to follow infection prevention guidelines to assist in managing the spread of COVID-19:

• Stay home if you have cold or flu symptoms.
• Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations.
• As we start to approach the winter season, boost your protection by also planning for your Flu vaccination
• Continue hand washing and good respiratory hygiene practices
• Ensure you are wearing your mask correctly, covering both your nose and mouth.

Thank you for your ongoing patience and support.

Warm Regards,

Alyson Jarrett (DCEO)

Dear Residents, Family & Representatives

The community transmission of COVID-19 remain high across NSW and QLD. The current health advice is that all employees and visitors should continue to wear masks during periods of high community transmission.

For everyone’s safety, Whiddon will continue to require employees and visitors to wear surgical masks at all times and complete daily rapid antigen tests.

We will continue to review these requirements as the community transmission levels change.

Please continue to follow the NSW & QLD Health guidelines to assist in managing the spread of COVID-19:

• Stay home if you have cold or flu symptoms.
• If you are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, talk with your doctor now and make a plan for testing and antivirals before you get sick.
• Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Now is a good time to consider getting a COVID-19 booster vaccination if you are aged 65 years and over, or are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 illness, and haven’t had one in the last 6 months.
• A COVID-19 booster vaccination is recommended for all people aged 75 years and over if it has been more than 6 months since your last dose.
• As we start to approach the winter season, boost your protection by also planning for your Flu vaccination
• Continue hand washing and good respiratory hygiene practices

Thank you for your ongoing patience and support.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that Whiddon Temora (Narraburra Lodge), is currently experiencing active COVID-19 cases, with seven residents currently testing positive.

Please limit your visit where possible. In line with advice from the Public Health Unit, visitors will be required to take Rapid Antigen Testing before entry and will be required to wear N95 masks and full PPE.

Visitations may only occur in your loved one’s room.

We will provide a further update if anything changes.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that Whiddon Glenfield – Easton Park Units (EPU), is currently experiencing active COVID-19 cases, with two residents currently testing positive.

Please be assured that you will still be able to visit your loved ones during the outbreak. In line with advice from the Public Health Unit, visitors will be required to take Rapid Antigen Testing before entry and will be required to wear N95 masks and full PPE.

Visitations may only occur in your loved one’s room.

We will provide a further update if anything changes.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that Whiddon Easton Park – SDM, and in particular Leslie Lock, is currently experiencing active COVID-19 cases, with 11 residents currently testing positive.

Please be assured that you will still be able to visit your loved ones during the outbreak. In line with advice from the Public Health Unit, visitors will be required to take Rapid Antigen Testing prior to entry and will be required to wear N95 masks and full PPE. Visitations may only occur in your loved one’s room.

We will provide a further update if anything changes.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Residents, Families & Representatives

Please note that as we encourage visits to our home, we require all visitors to enter using our front door only.

We are committed to keeping our residents and employees safe, so all visitors must sign in and RAT test before entering our home.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming visitors.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Residents, Families & Representatives

Following consultation with the Public Health Unit, we are pleased to advise that the COVID-19 Outbreak at Whiddon Maclean is over.

Normal visiting arrangements will remain in place, with everyone requested to complete a daily RAT before entering the Home and to continue to wear a mask please.

We thank everyone for their support and understanding whilst our staff managed this Outbreak.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Residents, Families & Representatives

Please note that the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Auditors are on site today at Whiddon Kelso, if you wish to contact the ACQSC today please call 1300 738 388

The Whiddon Team

Dear Residents, Families & Representatives

Please find important information regarding Whiddon Moree DCS Announcement: 290124 DCS announcement Whiddon Moree

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Representatives & Employees,

Please be advised that Whiddon Readhead is currently experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak with 3 residents currently testing positive in both Dudley wings, in Keppel house. 

Families of affected residents will be kept up to date on any changes by the team, as they occur.

We understand the importance of family at this time, so we encourage visits, however, if we could please ask visits to occur outside or in a well-ventilated area only during the outbreak.

Visitors are requested to follow the guidance of staff regarding the PPE required to be worn in each area.

Families taking loved ones out, we ask that you please be cautious and if possible, please try to limit this to small crowds or gatherings.

We appreciate your understanding at this time.

The Whiddon team