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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How Margo Knox teaches us to embrace positive ageing and the ‘afternoon of life’

Margo Knox speaks candidly about transitioning from early and mid-life into elderhood, and her insights are as transformative as they are inspirational. Check out her Wisdom Circle sessions on the Virtual Social Centre!

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15 top tips for saving money this winter, according to the older generation

Inspired by the wisdom of seniors, we have collected all the best tips for saving money this winter, as backed by generations of evidence.

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The aged care cheat sheet: HCP, STRC and CHSP programs explained

The aged care process can be confusing, which is why we have put together a comprehensive aged care cheat sheet, comparing the three major programs - Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Program, and Short Term Restorative Care.

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What it’s really like to parent with a disability

Aria-nominated pianist and composer Nat Bartsch, who has bipolar disorder and autism, and her musician husband Jeremy, who has ADHD and autism, share their insight on parenting with a disability.

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"We need to talk about disability and suicide."

In an effort to break down stigma and open up conversations about suicide, Feros Care Community Development Coordinator Richa Sharma Aryal is wanting to tackle the topic in the disability sector – starting with a new booklet called HOPE.

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When a career move changes everything: Ammorie’s aged care story

Ammorie Ormsby was a data analyst for ten years before she realised that her heart wasn't in it and she made the change to aged care. She shares her tips for taking the leap!

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Feros Care and NAIDOC Week: We’re ready to Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!

At Feros Care, we are proud to celebrate NAIDOC Week, and we are ready to Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! Here's what we're doing in honour of this important occasion.

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Lessons in coping with grief and loss: Greg and Kevin’s story

Greg Davison and his son, Kevin, live together in their beautiful Whitsundays community. Together with the NDIS, they are working towards a better future for Kevin, who lives with a severe intellectual disability and is grieving the loss of his mother.

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The Home Care Package cheat-sheet: Fees and processes explained

The Home Care Package process can take some time to understand, and so it’s best to start sooner rather than later. We’ve got all the information you need below, including a full breakdown on fees.