Whiddon has been caring for older Australians across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote New South Wales for nearly 70 years. We are at the heart of our local communities and have grown into a large not-for-profit organisation with over 1700 employees and 2000 clients. Our services include residential and community care, as well as independent retirement living villages. As a not for profit, making a difference to people's lives is just as important as commercial gain. We invest back into our people, our communities and services, and partner with academics and universities that are developing the latest thinking, programs and training around quality of life and ageing. Our approach to care has always been directed by our clients'_ wishes and needs, and supporting them to be as independent as possible. Enabling them to stay connected to the people, interests and communities that they love is what really makes the ageing journey a good one. Our Awards include: 2015: ACHA State Winner and National Finalist: Whiddon Bourke, Whiddon Grafton, Whiddon Kelso and Whiddon Easton Park. 2014: ACHA State Winner and National Finalist for 'Cook of the Year'_ (Largs, Walgett) & 'Facility of the Year'_ (Kyogle, Narrabri) 2014: Better Practice Award for Death Screening Initiative 2013: ACHA National Winner for Catering Innovation of the Year 2013: ACHA NSW State Winner and National Finalist for Chef Manager of the Year 2013 Linden Award (Honorary Award) for Innovation- The Whiddon Group Glenfield 2013 Finalist in the Hesta Aged Care Awards- Outstanding Organisation 2012 EOWA- Employer of Choice for Women 2012 Better Practice Award for Environmental Management 2011 Better Practice Award for PenPals Program & Infection Control 2010 Aged Care Australia- Employer of Choice Award 2009 Diversity at Work Award for Employment and Inclusion of Mature Age Workers 2009 Better Practice Award for Palliative Care