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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71 years of love: How cycling brings Ella and Maurice Stubbs back together

91-year-old Ella and 94-year-old Maurice live separately due to Ella’s dementia symptoms – but once a week, they enjoy a bike ride around Kingscliff from Feros Village Wommin Bay thanks to the volunteers from Cycling Without Age.

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More the Merrier: Thank you for supporting our seniors!

With the 2022 festive season all wrapped up, we’re proud to share the impact of another successful year of our More the Merrier campaign.

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How Susan conquered her fears for her first train trip to Cairns - with a little help from Feros

Susan Breitkreutz has recently achieved a major life goal – an accomplishment worth honouring as until recently the mental health challenges she faces meant that, at times, she wasn’t able to leave her own house let alone travel independently.

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Stefan lives with cerebral palsy. He's also a champion wakeboarder and clay shooter

From champion wake-boarder to clay shooting competitor in training for the Olympics, long-term Feros Care participant Stefan Noto knows how to set his sights high and chase his dreams with purpose and passion.

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Two stars are born: Lewis and Charlie’s filmmaking journey

21-year-old twins, Charlie and Lewis Smith, are making great progress towards their future careers in film – with a little help from Feros Care and the NDIA.

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4 new things to try in the new year

A new year means new opportunities, and what better time to commit to positive habits than as the fireworks herald in 2023? Here are four new things for seniors to try out in 2023.

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Top 10 things to understand about your care plan

Care plans are a necessary and important part of receiving a Home Care Package. Here are the top 10 things by Anna Millicer that you need to know about care plans.

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The Co-Design Way: How we ensure ‘inclusivity’ is more than just a word

Collaboration, cooperative approaches, community, a coming together of people from all diverse backgrounds… it’s called co-design.

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How to cope with ageing parents

Watching your formerly young and vibrant parents start to age and slow down can be difficult to accept. Here’s how to make the most out of your parents’ golden years.