Update to Whiddon Easton Park families

31 May 2022

COVID-19 Update

We are very pleased to advise you that the COVID-19 outbreak at Taylor House has been declared over by the local Public Health Unit. This means that all areas of Whiddon Easton Park are considered ‘green zones’ and residents are permitted to have two fully vaccinated visitors aged 12 years and over, plus two children under 12 years per day.  Please note that visits must be pre-booked and the following applies:

  • Visitors aged 12 years and over must have received a second dose of a COVID vaccination at least 14 days prior to their visit
  • Visitors must wear an N95 mask and complete a rapid antigen test as a condition of entry
  • Visitors are strongly encouraged to get a booster vaccine if they are eligible for one
  • 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 an outdoor area. Visits should not be in any inside communal areas
  • Visitors must check-in through our visitor check-in system
  • Visitors are strongly encouraged to receive the 2022 seasonal flu vaccine as soon as it is available
  • 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

Welcome to Sally Renshaw, Regional Manager Residential (West)

Sally Renshaw is now overseeing the operations of Easton Park, working closely with, and supporting the Director Care Services at our care homes at Easton Park. She brings a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience to Whiddon and we welcome her to the Whiddon Easton Park team.

We thank all of our families for their understanding, cooperation and support during this challenging time.