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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Joy and her pet dog sitting behind a table with her handmade cards and Gawler show first and second prize ribbons and certificates..

How Joy is turning her passion for card-making into a business

Joy has been gifting her cotton-stitch cards to friends, family and community members for over 20 years. After a big win at the local Gawler Show, she’s now turning her talent into sales.

Kerry, a Feros Care Physiotherapist, holding up a 2 kilogram dumbbell

A day in the life of a Feros Care physio

Kerry Hardey has always loved the opportunities that come with being a physiotherapist. From the flexibility of the role to the clinical support, here’s what it’s like to be in the role with Feros Care.

Photo of Josh, a Feros Care Exercise Physiologist, stretching out his arm with resistant band

3 reasons to become an Exercise Physiologist with Feros Care

Josh Cahir has been an Exercise Physiologist with Feros Care for six years. Here’s what he loves about his role - and some of the reasons Exercise Physiologists may enjoy in an opportunity with Feros Care.

Jo Field with hands on shoulders creating an embrace

Embracing equity every day, not just International Women’s Day

Jo Field is Feros Care’s Executive Manager of Disability and Community Development. This International Women’s Day, she tells us why it’s so important to care about both equity and equality - and about how action on both levels is required for true inclusion and belonging.

Photo: Janet standing next to her Vegepod

"I’m growing veggies again thanks to the Virtual Social Centre"

Janet Carbone thought her food-growing days were over due to back pain. Then she found out about Vegepods from Feros Care’s Virtual Social Centre. She’s now growing vegetables in her own pod.

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All the lonely people: How volunteer Jaydee is changing one life at a time

A volunteer Kindness Champion with Feros Care, Jaydee is responsible for making calls and sending cards to lonely clients. And the difference it makes in their wellbeing is beyond significant.

Central Courtyard at Feros Village Byron Bay

28 February 2023 Media Release - Redevelopment of Feros Village, Byron Bay

The Feros Care Board has announced that Feros Village Byron Bay is to be redeveloped (subject to planning consent) into a new, state-of-the-art community, purpose-built for the region’s seniors.

Russ with two clients

2023 is big for the LGBTQIA+SB community – let’s celebrate & spread the word

2023 is a significant year for the LGBTQIA+SB community and its allies. Wellbeing Manager Russ Hargreaves tells us why it’s important for organisations to be inclusive, and what he loves about working at an organisation like Feros Care.

Elderly hands stroking sleeping kitten

How to cope when a pet dies (and how soon is too soon to get another one?)

Losing a beloved pet can cause deep feelings of grief, especially if your companion had been with you for a long time. Our guide to pet bereavement will help you cope with your loss.