Keeping connected Archives

group of aged care nurse graduates standing with awards with Whiddon CEO Chris Mamarelis

Modified on: 13 Jul 2026 Keeping connected

Growing Your Nursing Career with Whiddon: Why We Invest in Our Migrant Talent

Taking the next step in your nursing career means finding an environment where you can truly thrive, grow, and feel valued. For international healthcare professionals and graduate nurses, relocating to regional and remote parts of Australia offers incredible clinical opportunities,…

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...

Modified on: 27 Feb 2026 Healthy ageing, Keeping connected

How To Stay Connected with Friends While Living in Aged Care

Moving into a residential aged care home is a significant transition, but it does not...

Modified on: 05 May 2025 Keeping connected

Pathway To Permanent Residency For Aged Care Workers

Author’s note: The information in this blog is accurate as of May 2025 and is...

aged care volunter helping older woman with groceries

Modified on: 22 Jul 2024 Ageing concerns, Keeping connected

Why Volunteering In Aged Care Is More Important Than Ever

In an industry that is rapidly undergoing changes, the significance of volunteering for aged care...

Ken Weeks, smiling and holding his can of personalised Heinz beans.

Published on: 13 Oct 2023 Keeping connected

Whiddon & Heinz Australia Celebrate the Nation’s Oldest Man, 110-Year-Old Grafton Resident Kenneth Weeks

In celebration of the 110th birthday of Australia’s oldest known living man, Heinz Australia has produced...

Modified on: 08 Apr 2021 Keeping connected

Tackling loneliness in Australia

We have all felt lonely before and have had times in our lives when we...

A resident and carer enjoying some coffee during Chat, Stories and Tea, Whiddon's cognitive therapy program.

Modified on: 02 Dec 2025 Keeping connected

Marie’s tailor-made week strikes the right note

It’s been 52 years since musical duo Kevin and Marie went on their very first...

Whiddon Narrabri resident, Ron, smiling with two grader operators as part of Whiddon's Best Week initiative.

Published on: 13 Feb 2019 Keeping connected

Ron’s Best Week – Tailor Made Aged Care

Ron's story is the first of our blog posts about MyLife, a model of care…

Published on: 24 May 2018 Keeping connected

Aged Care Transport Services Help Older People Stay Connected

Aged care transport services are available and offered by aged care providers to help older…

Modified on: 17 Jun 2022 Keeping connected

Celebrating Australia’s Incredible Nurses

To celebrate International Nurses Day 2018, we're sharing the inspiring stories of nurses working in…

Modified on: 18 Mar 2024 Keeping connected

Tackling loneliness and social isolation for older Australians

Loneliness and social isolation present serious health and well-being challenges for older Australians - explore…

Modified on: 20 Mar 2024 Keeping connected

A Valentine’s Love Story

Bill and Hazel's story is one of everlasting love. In May this year the inspirational…

Modified on: 04 May 2023 Keeping connected

Neville’s story: Rural community hero honoured by Order of Australia Medal

Temora rural community hero Neville Thompson received an Order of Australia medal for his contributions…