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Published on: 01 Apr 2026 Ageing concerns

An Easy Guide to the New Aged Care Rights and Quality Standards

The Australian aged care system is changing, and that’s good news for older Australians and their families looking to transition into aged care. With the introduction of the new Aged Care Rights and Quality Standards, quality care, dignity, and choice…

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Modified on: 01 Apr 2026 Ageing concerns, Healthy ageing

More to Me: Why Whiddon is Challenging the Way Australia Sees Ageing

At Whiddon, we see the extraordinary lives of older Australians every single day. We see...

Senior mom and her adult daughter exchanging gifts.

Modified on: 08 Dec 2025 Healthy ageing

Top Reasons To Consider Respite Care This Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection, and joy. For families who care...

Modified on: 02 Feb 2026 Ageing concerns

Newly Approved for Support at Home? Here’s What to Do Next

If you’ve recently been approved for the new Support at Home, you’re not alone. Thousands...

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Modified on: 03 Dec 2025 Ageing concerns

10 Frequently Asked Questions About Support At Home

From 1 November 2025, Australia’s new Support at Home program has replaced the Home Care...

Published on: 02 Oct 2025 Ageing concerns, Keeping connected

The Impact of Aged Care Workers: Celebrating Everyday Excellence

Every day across Australia, aged care employees show up with compassion, resilience and a genuine...

Published on: 01 Oct 2025

Whiddon Expands in Maclean, NSW with Mareeba Aged Care Home Acquisition

For more than 40 years, Mareeba Aged Care has been owned and operated by the...

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Published on: 18 Sep 2025 Ageing concerns, Healthy ageing

How Spiritual Support Can Support Wellbeing in Aged Care

As we age, wellbeing means more than just physical health. Emotional and spiritual support play...

Published on: 21 Aug 2025 Ageing concerns

What Do the Australian Aged Care Classifications Mean?

Making decisions about aged care for a loved one can come with a lot of...

Modified on: 21 Aug 2025 Ageing concerns

Collaborative Health Care in Action: A New Model for Aged Care for Regional, Rural and Remote Areas

In recent years, the need for a more connected and compassionate approach to aged care...

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