Aged care news

It is with deep sadness that I write this letter on behalf of Whiddon. You may recall that I wrote to the community last year, in regards to a decline in demand for our aged care services in Walgett over recent years. I wrote this letter with the hope to seek support, and to better […]

Whiddon conducted a rapid PCR testing trial using a portable shoebox-sized rapid PCR testing device and have released valuable healthcare and workforce findings from the trial.

We are incredibly excited to be announced as a finalist in the 2021 HESTA Excellence Awards, in the Outstanding Organisation category. By being recognised as a finalist, we are named among Australia’s top 26 organisations and teams working in aged care, community services, disability services and allied health. Launched last year, these prestigious awards highlight […]

14 July 2021 Award-winning care provider, Whiddon, has implemented rapid COVID-19 testing at their largest aged care campus, Whiddon Easton Park in Glenfield, to further protect residents and employees during the evolving COVID-19 situation in Sydney. Whiddon have partnered with Respond Global, a health crisis response agency who are experts in providing infectious disease prevention […]

​Whiddon Grafton is trialling the Motiview tool, which sees residents using specially adapted exercise bikes and visual technology to take them to their favourite destinations around the globe.

Whiddon, celebrated the completion of a $38 million aged care expansion project to provide 115 additional residential aged care places for the region and enhance the existing facilities within their a

Whiddon is incredibly excited to launch a new App, as another online tool, to help ensure that residents stay connected to loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whiddon and Pioneer House in Mudgee, have entered into a partnership agreement for the two organisations to work together to explore a potential ownership transfer of Pioneer House to Whiddon.

On Wednesday 20th November 2019, a near unanimous vote at the AGM of the Fairview Retirement Village Board confirmed the transfer of the aged care home and retirement village to Whiddon...

May 20-26th is National Volunteer Week and Whiddon would like to thank the team of volunteers who support residents for their dedication and the immense value they bring to the team. Whiddon has many volunteers who support residents living at their homes. From visiting residents and providing an essential connection to the local community, assisting […]