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Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please find important information regarding the final stage of renovations at Jessie Hunt, at this link: Stage 4 Update 1.09.2023

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that our COVID-19 outbreak is over, and we have resumed normal visiting arrangements at Whiddon Largs.

Please note:
• Please refrain from visiting loved ones if symptomatic or if contact has been made with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or influenza
• Visitors must sign-in, complete a negative RAT test and continue to wear PPE

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation over the past few weeks.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please find an important update from Whiddon Narrabri Robert Young & Jessie Hunt, at this link:
Electronic Medication Management – coming soon to Narrabri.

If you have any questions regarding this new system, please do not hesitate to contact Renuka, Gladys or Carla for further information or assistance to transfer across to Narrabri Pharmacy.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that we are experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak, at Whiddon Largs.

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

• Minimise visits 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

Hello from Whiddon Moree,

Following our previous message regarding our move across to Amcal Moree please find attached a letter of introduction from Nadin, at this link: Amcal Moree Update
In addition, please fill out the attached Amcal and a form to set up an account with the team, at this link: Account form for Whiddon Moree Amcal

We look forward to working with Nadin and the team at Amcal.

Warm Regards

Whiddon Moree

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

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

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

4 August 2023

RE: Recognition Payment

By now, you will be aware of the Work Value Case where the Fair Work Commission (FWC) approved an initial 15% increase to the modern award rates for employees classified in direct care roles in Aged Care. This adjustment has been processed and was effective from the first full pay period on or after the 30 June 2023. This was great news and very welcome, however unfortunately for employees in non-direct care roles such as Administration, Hospitality and Maintenance, we still await the decision by the FWC as to whether an increase will also be applied to these valuable roles.

Whiddon have been vocal about our disappointment that all roles were not considered in the initial 15% increase and that the FWC process has still not finalised a decision for those in non-direct care roles. Whilst these roles are still under consideration, which gives us hope, we are yet to be advised of any clear time frame as to when that decision will be made. For us, it important that we acknowledge your valuable contribution now whilst we await what we hope will be good news from the FWC.

Whiddon recognise the work that you do and the valuable role that you play in our organisation for our residents, clients, and your co-workers. As such, we wish to provide you with a discretionary recognition payment to acknowledge the value you bring to our organisation and aged care. We acknowledge this does not replace a permanent rate increase, rather it is a demonstration of our appreciation for the contribution you make, not just to Whiddon, but to the aged care industry. Whiddon will continue to monitor the progress of the FWC process and communicate updates to you as soon as we hear them.

We genuinely appreciate your dedication to all things Whiddon, and we are very grateful to have people like you on the team.

For further information please refer to the FAQ’s attached to the PDF version of this letter <FAQ LINK HERE>

Sincerely,

Chris Mamarelis
Chief Executive Officer

Alyson Jarrett
Deputy Chief Executive Officer (COO)

Good afternoon from Whiddon Moree,

We are pleased to advise that we will be moving across to Amcal Moree for the supply of all medications and other pharmaceutical items.

Please refer to this link for more details: Moree Amcal Pharmacy Update

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Dan and the team at Priceline Moree for their support and service and we look forward to working with Nadin and the team at Amcal.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please find an update regarding Whiddon Largs at this link: Largs Update

The Whiddon Team