Aged care news

More than 60% of tertiary students will not consider a career in aged care, new research by aged care provider, Whiddon, has found. Read more on the findings and why a career in aged care offers ...

The Whiddon Temora expansion project will deliver 50 new aged care places and a number of benefits to the region, including employment opportunities.

Whiddon have introduced their research-based, social memory support program at their Beaudesert aged care home called Chat, Stories & Tea. What is Chat, Stories & Tea? Chat, Stories & Tea is based on cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) which is an evidence-based social group therapy developed in the UK for people with mild to moderate dementia.  […]

On International Nurses Day, we're sharing an inspiring story of Lynda Neil, a registered nurse at Whiddon with an incredible career spanning 44 years.

We are delighted to share the news that Whiddon has been named a state finalist in the 2019 Leading Aged Services Australia (LASA) Awards for creating and launching Aged Care Employee Day!

With decades of agricultural experience under their belts, aged care residents from Whiddon Temora visited the rural town of Ariah Park to help inspire a new generation of farmers studying at a local school. The residents and former farmers, most from long-standing local farming families, had the opportunity to see first-hand what the Ariah Park […]

Neighbour Day on 31 March is an important initiative that encourages Australians to connect with others who live close by, to help combat loneliness and social isolation.

It’s been 52 years since musical duo Kevin and Marie went on their very first date after meeting at a venue where they both performed as solo artists. Marie now lives in a Whiddon home in the Hunter..

International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March is a global day that pays tribute to the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

Dancewise is an innovative and evidence-based dance program that offers aged care residents the opportunity for self-expression, creativity and movement - regardless of mobility issues.