Feros Stories

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!

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Three senior ladies singing in a living room, one playing the guitar

Sing yourself happy on the VSC

The well-known health and wellbeing benefits of singing are confirmed every day by so many of our smiling and happy participants on the Virtual Social Centre (VSC). FInd out more about the benefits!

Three women and a man with lanyards around their necks, posing for a picture

Taking the confusion out of inclusion

Feros Care subscribes to the social model of disability, and Carly Hennessy believes that people are disabled by barriers in society that need to be removed to create equality and offer people more independence, choice and control.

Older lady in white smiling at camera indoors

Taking her health into her own hands

“You have to be proactive if you want to be independent,” says 85-year-old Merle, and with the help of Feros Care, she is! Read about her journey with Short Term Restorative Care!

Double leg amputee playing golf outside

Multiple amputee finds purpose in golf

Amputee Mike Rolls was only 18 and on top of the world when he was struck with the life-threatening meningococcal disease. He shares his story and his insights on taking on the challenges and creating a new mindset.

Photo of James

From pen and paper to publishing books online

Read how this 93-year-old write went from pen and paper to publishing books online with the help of Feros Care's Let's Get Technical program.

Photo of Joan and her certificate of achievement

Slowly restoring trust: The fear of using technology after a scam attack

Read how Feros Care's Let's Get Technical program is helping Joan restore trust in technology after she had previously been scammed online.

Woman in pink sweater sits in armchair with two small fluffy white dogs

From home alone to living the dream: recovery from the impacts of brain surgery

After a difficult decade following brain tumour surgery in 2006, Carol Mitchell is relishing her independence again thanks to support from Feros Care and the NDIS. Read her story!

Senior lady in pink blouse on the floor in front of blue couch after having fallen

Preventing falls for seniors

People can fall at any stage of life but as we age, the risks are increased due to a number of factors. The good news is, there are things we can do to reduce those risks and keep us safe around the home and in the community.

Mackay Aboriginal Art Exhibition

Red carpet finale for talented young First Nations artists

Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from Mackay enjoyed their moment on the red carpet following a six-month tour of their artworks through central Queensland. Feros Care helped sponsor the exhibition and is looking to build on its success.