There's always something happening at Feros Care, whether it's how we're using technology to improve our clients' lives or the adventures of our clients and their care workers.
Here we have handpicked our favourite Feros stories, as well as blogs on travel, food, technology, health and wellness. It's all about helping you live a healthy and connected life!
Sport is a great way for people with disabilities to connect with each other and their communities. So when an opportunity came to sponsor the Multi-Sports Mash Up program, Feros Care jumped in!
A video of nine-year-old Quaden’s “hysterical” breakdown after being bullied for his dwarfism went viral last year. His mother, Yarraka Bayles, opens up about the effects of bullying, discrimination, and intimidation in the hope to bring positive change.
One door slammed shut on Amber – then another opened
When Amber Lyons-Ormonde was passed over for a teaching job due to her disability, she was outraged. But as they say, when one door shuts another opens. Thanks to a referral from her Feros Care Local Area Coordinator, the mother-of-two is now a School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) Coordinator.
When Mary first opted for home services it was for social outings after her husband passed away, but she now relies on them to remain living in her own home. Read her story!
Overcoming the debilitating effects of rheumatoid arthritis
Mackay resident Peter Jamieson has had his fair share of medical misfortune but despite all he is loving life and has managed to overcome the debilitating effects of rheumatoid arthritis on his hands and finger with support from the NDIS.
After building Feros Care group from 100 to 60,000 clients over a 20-year period – dynamic and much-loved Feros Care CEO, Jennene Buckley will leave her post at the end of June 2021, leaving a remarkable and long-lasting legacy for the organisation.
We are delighted to welcome back and talk to a popular Virtual Social Centre (VSC) presenter, Margo Knox – she speaks about journeying into your wisdom which involves developing the inner resources to adapt to ageing instead of denying it.
We sat down and spoke to Virtual Social Centre volunteer Evie about what the platform means to her and why she loves hosting. Read her quick interview!