Media Releases

Whiddon Launches New Era of Excellence: 20 Employees Awarded Scholarships to Enhance Aged Care
Twenty Whiddon employees have been awarded scholarships to support their professional development and enhance care standards
26 November 2024

Storytime With Purpose: Whiddon Residents and Children Connect to Raise Awareness for Dementia Action Week
Whiddon will proudly bridge generational conversations about Dementia through a special storytime this Dementia Action Week (September 16-22ⁿd).
9 September 2024

Innovative Clinical Research Trial to Personalise Medication Management in Residential Aged Care Launched
The new clinical research trial is designed to potentially revolutionise medication management for aged care residents.
2 September 2024

Tasting Togetherness: Whiddon’s Resident Cooking Club Is Back On The Menu
The Whiddon Cooking Club will bring new connections into kitchens across the not-for-profit providers' 22 residential care homes for the first time in three years.
24 July 2024
Whiddon Deputy CEO, Alyson Jarrett, Joins Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Reference Group
Alyson has been appointed to the strategic group as a representative for peak industry body, the Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA).
30 June 2024

Whiddon Announces Strengthening of NDIS Coordination of Services Program
Meet the NDIS participants living the way they want with tailored support from Whiddon’s one-on-one approach to NDIS coordination of services.
4 June 2024

Bringing The Fun and Flavour of Iconic Beef Week to Whiddon Casino: Residents VS Chefs Cook Off!
Not-for-profit regional aged care provider Whiddon is joining in on the celebration of Casino Beef Week, Australia’s iconic beef industry and the rural way of life.
12 May 2024

Why The Aged Care Sector Needs A Major Overhaul on Overseas Nurse Recruitment
Leading regional provider, Whiddon has issued a timely call for the removal of the restrictive barriers faced by international nurses to help with Australia’s chronic nursing shortage.
5 May 2024

Whiddon Calls for Federal Budget to Address Integrated Health Services in Regional Australia
Unpacking the unique opportunity for intergovernmental collaboration to deliver on quality care for Australia’s ageing population in regional, rural, and remote communities.
23 April 2024

Record Help for the Regions: Whiddon’s Landmark $13 Million Investment Secures Quality Aged Care for The Future
The upgrades will continue Whiddon’s more than 75-year legacy of delivering award-winning care across regional, rural, and remote NSW communities.
16 April 2024

90 Years of Rich & Rewarding Care: Six Members of Whiddon Care Team Share in Incredible Milestone
Six nurses from Whiddon’s Easton Park site each celebrated 15 years of service with the not-for-profit care provider – a combined 90 years of delivering quality care to older Australians.
25 March 2024
One Care Home, Four Generations of Family: Meet The Women Connected By An Incredible Bond at Whiddon Easton Park
With a unique connection thread across four generations, this International Women’s Day one family showcases the incredible relationships that lie at the core of enriching care for older Australians.
27 February 2024