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A carer smiling together with a resident at Whiddon's Glenfield aged care center.

Whiddon finalists in NSW Aged Care Awards

Date: 29 April 2019
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!
Retired farmers inspire a new generation of farmers

Retired farmers inspire a new generation of farmers

Date: 11 April 2019
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 […]
Two residents chatting over tea during Whiddon's celebration of Neighbour Day.

Neighbour Day – an easy way to say g’day!

Date: 28 March 2019
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.
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Marie’s tailor-made Best Week strikes the right note

Date: 22 March 2019
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..
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Celebrating women at Whiddon on IWD

Date: 7 March 2019
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.
Whiddon residents participating in Dancewise, Whiddon's innovative dance program.

Dancewise – an aged care dance program with a difference

Date: 19 February 2019
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.
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Important Notice: Whiddon Hornsby – Power Outage

Date: 13 February 2019
Important Notice - AusGrid power outage affecting Whiddon Hornsby aged care home.
A resident dancing happily with Morrie who is playing a ukulele at Whiddon's nursing home in Maitland.

Let’s Celebrate the 2019 NSW Seniors Festival!

Date: 7 February 2019
We're paying tribute to the valuable contributions of older people in our communities and are offering a whole lot of fun during the 2019 NSW Seniors Festival.
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Whiddon Kelso pitches in for Bathurst drought relief

Date: 23 January 2019
Whiddon's Kelso aged care home pitches in to support local farmers during the drought with a huge delivery of hay rolling into town. The delivery, part of the not-for-profit's community support...
Whiddon supports youth in rural community

Whiddon supports youth education in Temora

Date: 6 January 2019
Whiddon will support young people in the Temora region to reach their education goals, by providing $1500 towards the Temora District Education Fund.