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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Golden Sails star Chelseann Osborne Q&A

Chelseann's goal in life is to be the first person to win medals in Special Olympics, Paralympics and Olympics in sailing, and she's well on her way to achieve this dream. Read her Q&A!

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Achievements in plain sight whilst disability appears ‘invisible’ for sailing golden girl

When people think about disability, they often think of the physical, visual side, and disregard any other disability that takes a different, often invisible shape - this was the case for Chelseann. Read her story!

Senior couple sitting next to each other, holding signs. One says "A kiss a day keeps the doctor away!" and the other says "John and Betty, 96 years young, 76 years married!"

Happy Valentine’s Day: Words of wisdom from a couple celebrating their 76th anniversary

Valentine’s Day is an occasion for celebrating all kinds of love, and here at Feros Care, we’re privileged enough to witness love in all shapes and forms – this is the story of one of them. Read the secret to a 76-year marriage!

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Bridging the gap for families, schools, and school leavers

Feros Care's Step 2 Education & Employment team have spent the better part of two years working with educators, families and a wide range of community organisations, to help students with disability make informed choices about their future with the right supports in place to meet their goals.

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From fear to admiration: How technology changed Eunice's life

With the help of Feros Care's Smart Home Modifications service, Eunice overcame her fear of technology and has become more independent and content in her life at home. Read her story!

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Using technology for more independence with impaired vision

Jean suffers from impaired vision, but that doesn't mean she can't be independent. With the help of a Google Smart Home device, she has overcome many challenges. Learn how!

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Personalised support: How Google Smart Home addresses individual needs of family members

While Nanette and Glenn are thoroughly independent, the Google Smart Home service helped them realise that life could always be easier - and better! Find out how it helped them!

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Digital transformation at home: How Joyce challenged the status quo

Joyce transformed from having a frightful relation towards technology to being an advocate by challenging the status quo and overcoming barriers, all thanks to our Let's Get Technical and Smart Home Modifications programs!

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The Incidental Blacksmith star Barnaby Lund Q&A

Barnaby's real passion is knifemaking and blacksmithing. In 2017, he won an Arts Council of Australia grant and has exhibited his work at the Sydney and Queensland Knife Shows. Barnaby is also an active member of his local deaf community. Read his Q&A!