Our People Stories

We work with some true dream makers at Feros Care.

From community and residential care workers, allied health professionals, to business and operations staff, our people bring to the table a wealth of knowledge and skill – and, above all, stories! Read them below.

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3 key tips for starting conversations about men's mental health

Simon, a Feros Care Community Engagement and Wellbeing Coach, shares his top tips for starting conversations about men’s health - and how he inspires men of all ages to be the best men they can be.

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"It helped improve my day!" Howard's must-read Feros poem

Howard appreciated Feros so much that he wrote one of his much-loved poems about the STRC program: “Writing poems has become a task that gives me pleasure and brought a laugh from others.”

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12 ways to be a diabetes-friendly employer

At Feros Care, we’re very proud to be a diabetes-friendly employer and have some top tips to share on how other workplaces can also be more appealing to team members with diabetes.

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How social prescribing can help change a life

Sonia was referred to our Beating the COVID Blues program in an effort to support her in re-establishing her connections with the local community, improving her mental health along the way.

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Finding connection through music: Hannah’s story

19-year-old Hannah Smedley has achieved some remarkable things in her life – including shooting music videos, performing on stage in front of 45,000 people and even being nominated for an Adelaide Youth Award.

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Feros Care wins annual NDIA Awards for second year running

For the second consecutive year, Feros Care have been privileged to receive an award at the Light Up awards. Congratulations to our Mackay LAC team!

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“It’s been a god-send for me”: Why 73yo artist Robyn loves the VSC

The Virtual Social Centre (VSC) is our answer to combating senior loneliness - and it's changed lives for participants such as Robyn.

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Finding a community with an intellectual disability

Stephen Miller is 53 years old and lives with an intellectual disability - something that has never stopped him from doing the things he loves. Read his story!

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Introducing Feros Care's new CEO Karen Crouch

Disruption is something Karen Crouch is comfortable with. The Registered Nurse with decades of clinical and leadership experience has been in disruptor roles before and she’s ready to do it again as she takes over as CEO of Feros Care.