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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Incidental blacksmith beats solitude of deafness to forge a life full of social connection

For many years, Barnaby Lund experienced the loneliness, isolation and anxiety that often go hand-in-hand with having a disability. Barnaby used the internet and a newfound confidence thanks to his mentor to form a community of friends. Read his story!

Teenager with Down syndrome and his mum smiling at each other at a table

Sam I Am star Sam Stubbs Q&A

Sam was born with Down syndrome but doesn’t let his disability define him. He is always training for fitness competitions to challenge himself. He does dead lifts of 100kg and says, “it’s easy!". Read his Q&A!

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Stuff the rulebook, says Sam who shows he can

Barriers are there to be broken down and with a fearless attitude and bold beliefs, Sam Stubbs is showing the world that he can. Read his story!

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The Team star Michael Foster Q&A

Michael Foster was born at 29 weeks and has lived with cerebral palsy all his life. His twin brother, Aaron, might not have cerebral palsy, but he supports Michael in everything he does - they are true team players. Read Michael's Q&A!

A boy and a woman posing with another boy in a wheelchair, holding a trophy

When teamwork makes the dream work: The fearless twins conquering cerebral palsy

17-year-old twins Michael and Aaron support each other in conquering cerebral palsy and shutting down disability discrimination together. As Michael says: “When people are like, ‘you can’t do that, you’re disabled’, I say… ‘bring it on.”

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On Track star Alex Eves Q&A

Alexandria Eves is a female athlete whose determination and persistence helped her overcome a catastrophic car accident. Alex is now on the journey to rebuilding her life as a sprinter. Read her Q&A!

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Fighting back from acquired brain injury

Going from able-bodied to disabled requires adjustments most of us never have to comprehend, but like the dust storms blowing through her home of Dubbo, inspired sprinter Alex Eves continues to fly on by. Read her story!

Young woman and senior lady saying goodbye on porch

New year, new support: How to arrange more help for aging loved ones

If you’ve spent time with a loved one over the festive season, and want to know more about how to support them better throughout 2021, we have plenty of ideas for you here.

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New year, healthier you! 6 things we love about our holistic wellness program

There’s no better time to review your health needs than the start of a new year! With our innovative Healthy Life Program, clients have the opportunity to learn how to better manage their health from home while also understanding the lifestyle factors that might affect their health and wellbeing.