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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Care for a sibling spurs on swimming champion

Swimming sensation Cate Campbell’s talent, dedication and training helps her to set her sights on gold medals, but outside the pool, it’s commitment, love and care for her brother which helps frame her views on life.

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How Feros Care is changing lives for socially isolated seniors

For the most vulnerable members of society, technology can be life-changing – and that’s something we’ve discovered with our new pilot programs, Let’s Get Technical and Smart Home Modifications. Read more about the programs and see how we’re pioneering the way forward when it comes to seniors and technology.

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Top 5 tips for an inclusive home environment for the vision-impaired

In recognition of World Sight Day, read our top 5 tips on creating an inclusive home environment adapted to people with vision-impairment.

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Support and belief helps Nicole craft dreams of a future for others

Building capacity on a path to reaching her goals are now achievable dreams for Feros Care participant, Nicole. Read her story!

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Feros Care's Housing and Homelessness project

A family connection has provided the perfect thread for binding support and boldness through a Feros Care housing and homelessness project in Adelaide.

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International Day of Older Persons

Today we’re celebrating the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, with this year being dedicated to the nurse – a role that has changed and influenced the lives of many, especially here at Feros Care.

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Soul Sista sings praises of the virtual platform

Soul singer Lisa Hunt has had to swap sold-out concerts in Italy and New York for renovating her home in Byron Bay, but the disco diva's dreams of getting back on stage became a reality when she performed for seniors in her first virtual concert.

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On a mission to help CALD communities

Growing up in Venezuela with blindness in one eye, Isabel Osuna-Gatty has overcome cultural and linguistic differences in Australia on a journey to growing bold for others.

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Independent at home with Feros Care

When Norma Burgess had a negative reaction to chemotherapy, she could no longer perform the simplest of tasks. With the help of Feros Care, she's smashing her goal of getting back on her feet.