Whiddon Belmont aged care facility is operated by The Whiddon Group , a not-for-profit organisation founded by Freemasons in 1947. The approved provider listed on official government records is The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of New South Wales , which trades as The Whiddon Group.
Operator details
The facility's official operator ID (RACS ID) is 0219. It's located at 10 Gibson Street, Belmont, NSW 2280, in the Hunter region near Lake Macquarie and Newcastle. The home has 53 allocated places and includes a 20-bed unit specialising in dementia and cognitive impairment care.
About The Whiddon Group
The Whiddon Group has grown from its philanthropic origins into one of the larger not-for-profit aged care providers in Australia. The organisation now employs over 2,300 staff and cares for more than 2,400 residents and clients across New South Wales and Queensland. Its services span residential aged care, community care, home care packages, and independent living villages. The corporate office is based in Glenfield, Sydney, though the organisation maintains a strong presence in regional and rural communities. The Whiddon Group has received multiple awards over the years, including recognition from the AFR Most Innovative Companies list and various aged care hospitality awards.
Parent organisation
The Whiddon Group's parent organisation is Freemasons NSW & ACT, reflecting its founding by a group of Freemasons in 1947. The organisation has been providing aged care services for more than 70 years, with a focus on person-centred care that supports residents to remain as independent as possible while staying connected to their communities. Whiddon Belmont itself offers residential aged care with wellbeing and lifestyle programs, specialist dementia care, and respite care options. The facility participates in research initiatives related to dementia care and maintains various activities and programs to keep residents socially and physically engaged.