Year: 2022

Dear Families and Staff,

We are pleased to advise that the Outbreak notification for Whiddon Easton Park, Taylor House – Straughen 2  has been declared closed, in line with guidance from the local Public Health Unit.

There have been no further cases, and normal visitation arrangements can now be resumed.

The latest Whiddon COVID Guidelines for families can be found here: https://bit.ly/3SffKxU.

Thank you for your support.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families,

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a number of COVID-19 exposures with a number of staff testing positive at Whiddon Kyogle, staff members worked within the last 48 hours.

Please note:

• Visiting will continue as normal with the adherence to screening, RAT prior to entry, social distancing and in room visiting.
• There will be no change to the upcoming Christmas celebrations unless there is a change in the circumstances at the home.
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only.

All residents will be closely monitored over the next 5 days for any signs or symptoms, everyone is well and symptom free presently.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Residents Families and Friends,

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a number of COVID-19 exposures with a number of residents testing positive at Whiddon Easton Park, Easton Park Units Level 2 B

Please note:

• Residents can have 1 nominated visitor per person for the duration of the exposure period, for essential visits only.
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only
• Face shields and masks are to be worn for the duration of the visit
• Visitors must sign-in, take their temperature, complete a negative RAT test and wear an N95 mask and shield to enter

The team continue to work with the Public Health Unit and we will keep everyone updated as changes occur.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families and Staff,

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a number of COVID-19 exposures with a number of residents testing positive at Whiddon Eastons Park, Arthur Web Court.

Please note:

• Arthur Web Court residents can have 1 nominated visitor per person for the duration of the exposure period, for essential visits only.
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only.
• Face shields and masks are to be worn for the duration of the visit
• Visitors must sign-in, take their temperature, complete a negative RAT test and wear an N95 mask and shield to enter

The team continue to work with the Public Health Unit and we will keep everyone updated as changes occur.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families and Staff,

Please note there has been no further cases after testing all residents and staff over the weekend, however, Straughen Level 2 remains in a red zone.

Please note:

• Residents in Straughen Level 2 can have 1 nominated visitor per person for the duration of the exposure period, for essential visits only.
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only.
• Visitors must sign-in and complete a negative RAT test and wear an N95 mask and shield to enter.

The team continue to work with the Public Health Unit and we will keep everyone updated as changes occur.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.

The Whiddon Team

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Dear Families and Staff,

Please be advised that residents in Sir David Martin, Leslie lock 2 – affected zone (Room 237 to Room 247 and Room 272 to Room 277 still remain in red zones and  can have 1 nominated visitor per person for the duration of the exposure period.

Please note:

• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only
• Visitors must sign-in, take their temperature, complete a negative RAT test and wear an N95 mask and shield to enter

The team continue to work with the Public Health Unit and we will keep everyone updated as changes occur.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Employees,

Please find important information regarding the Easton Park Care Roster review.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Sam Eckart on 0448 016 642.

We appreciate your time and support during this time.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families and Staff,

We are currently experiencing a COVID-19 exposure with a number of residents testing positive at Whiddon Easton Park, Arthur Web Court – Pink Level.

The rest of the areas of Whiddon Easton Park, Arthur Web Court  remain open, however Pink Wing is a Red Zone.

Please note:

• All visits must be pre-booked
• Upon arrival, visitors will be required to complete a RAT test
• Visitors are required to wear PPE for the duration of their visit

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families,

Last chance, please complete our customer satisfaction survey – Whiddon Family Satisfaction Survey

Your feedback is important to us and helps us to improve our services.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families,

Last chance, please complete our customer satisfaction survey – Whiddon Residential Family Satisfaction Survey

Your feedback is important to us and helps us to improve our services.

The Whiddon Team