Whiddon's Scholarship Programs

About Whiddon’s Scholarship Programs

At Whiddon, we invest a great deal in finding and developing carers, nurses, cooks and many others who have the values and skills to provide the right experience for our residents and clients. It’s a special person who can really listen and provide care and support that truly makes a difference to older people’s lives. Working in aged care is not a job, it’s a calling.

Hear from current employees who've received a Scholarship

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Ashley Stevens

Community Care Manager

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Leonie Kenmare

Leisure Manager

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Maca Alonso

Volunteer Manager

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Total scholarship contribution since inception

$1.259M
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Total scholarships awarded

135

Rees-Naughton Scholarship

In 2024, Whiddon introduced a new Scholarship opportunity, open to all employees.

The Rees-Naughton Scholarship was created in memory of Bill Rees and Gerald Naughton, former Whiddon Board members. Bill and Gerald were both passionate about seeing Whiddon’s people succeed.

Its goal is to support teams to elevate beyond the ordinary to become extraordinary, providing them with opportunities that they may not normally have access to.

Careers Scholarship

At Whiddon, our team’s growth is a priority. We want to see everyone reach their ​highest potential and goals.

This scholarship aims to provide Whiddon employees with ​access to develop their professional skills through funded vocational or tertiary studies in areas such as health and nursing, diversional therapy, catering, human resources and management.

Meet Our 2024 Scholarship Recipients

Jordan John Hickson Assistant In Nursing Bachelor of Nursing
Karina Manandhar Registered Nurse Master of Wound Care
Nathan McDonald Maintenance Officer Bachelor of Nursing
Dolma Tamang Assistant In Nursing Bachelor of Nursing
Caitlyn Philp Assistant In Nursing Bachelor of Nursing
Mariah Swan Enrolled Nurse Bachelor of Nursing
Judith Anne Stark Enrolled Nurse Bachelor of Nursing
Amity McPherson Community Care Coordinator Diploma of Leadership and Management
Heidi Beyer Community Care Coordinator Diploma of Community Services
Suzanna Macrina Mary Fernandes Care Services Manager Master of Wound Care
Amelia Edith Young Enrolled Nurse Bachelor of Nursing
Caitlin Bellamy Enrolled Nurse Bachelor of Nursing
Despina O'Neill Senior Marketing & Comms Coordinator Digital Marketing Strategy and Leadership
Jeena Shrestha Assistant Accountant Certified Public Accountant
Meena Gurung Pun Assistant Accountant Certified Public Accountant
Eleanor-Rose Browning Enrolled Nurse Cert IV Training and Assessment
Karla Marjorie Anderson Central Roster Governance & Sustainability Officer Certificate IV Business Administration
Rohini Devi Assistant In Nursing Bachelor of Nursing
Akhila Gopal Mechira Marath Assistant In Nursing Bachelor of Nursing
Robyn Boyd Residential General Manager South Diploma of Dementia Care
Oksana Spiyan Care Services Manager Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership