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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Virtual beer tasting tour for seniors

Seniors from across Australia have enjoyed a frothy with some of the country's finest brewers from the comfort of their own homes, thanks to an online platform that is broadening the horizons of some of our most isolated residents.

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Feros Care approach connects culture and community during NAIDOC Week

Workshops, virtual events or through sponsorship, Feros Care and Mackay’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community stood side by side to celebrate NAIDOC week. Read how!

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Our people, your world: How Elliott Cronan is changing seniors’ lives

Meet Elliott Cronan. He’s a Technical Support Officer for Feros Care, working to link the older generation with meaningful technology to improve their wellbeing, accessibility and connections with the outside world.

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From corporate to people care

We spoke with Mel Duffey, Feros Care's Head of People Services, to reflect on her career path and find out why she chooses Feros Care every day. Read her advice for getting started in the aged care disability industries!

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Culture and company combine for special NAIDOC Week honour

Representing her culture and heritage along with her company during NAIDOC week is a moment not lost on Feros Care Local Area Coordinator, Julie Karidis. Read her story!

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Penny finds freedom in independence

When Penny Pritchard returned from hospital after being on life support, she quickly found herself in need of extra care. Feros Care gave her that and more!

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Social Transport trips mean the world to seniors

It's the social outing Rita Sears looks forward to each month - a busload of ladies, mostly in their eighties and nineties, who chat and laugh their way around the Wide Bay and Fraser Coast region.

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Project connecting GPs and health professionals to NDIS access support

A Feros Care project to link general practitioners and potential National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants to access and support is connecting communities across Australia. Read how!

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From homelessness to helping others

Fighting back from homelessness and an uncertain future, Feros Care LAC Jess is using her experiences to help change the lives of others in South Australia. Read her story!