News in the community

Check out what our Feros Care Local Area Coordinators are doing in the community.

We’ve handpicked our favourite stories that are helping to smash stereotypes and work towards everybody living a bold and connected life.

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Kaden gets his kicks from NDIS funding

Getting his kicks out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is just one aspect of Kaden’s “amazing” year. Find out the rest!

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Positivity with participants flows for Mississippi

Communication is key for a Virtual Local Area Coordinator (LAC) and like the river he’s named in honour of, Mississippi Riggs just lets it flow. Find out how Feros Care is the perfect fit for him.

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Monday love for Feros Care’s Cathrina

Cathrina Shiel's journey has led her to Australia, and to Feros Care, in order to have a positive influence on the lives of NDIS participants. Her role helps others stay independent, which is why she is so passionate about it.

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Dreaming big leads new LAC down under on journey for others

The best Local Area Coordinators are not only there to do their jobs - they are there to drive change and to inspire NDIS participants to live their best lives with passion and dedication. Feros Care LAC Ruth Ejiwale hopes to go even beyond that.

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Long road, a labour of love for Bec, ILC Coordinator at Feros Care

ILC projects are focussed around building the capacity of people living with disabilities, their families and their carers, and Feros Care is proud to have rolled out 15 new projects. Find out what these mean for the community.

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Does the NDIS cover that?

The NDIS provides funding for a variety of different support categories - we can help you navigate these. Find out more.

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Emelita keeps finding joy

A survivor of Hodgkin lymphoma, breast cancer and currently managing several chronic illnesses, Emelita is a participant in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as she is also blind.

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Get the lowdown on all things NDIS

Disability is no barrier to living a fulfilling life. Inspiring role models who haven’t let their disability hold them back are all around us. We’re not all born with Stephen Hawking’s intellect or Stevie Wonder’s voice. But with the right support, we can all make the most of what we have.

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Virtual LAC Team Making It Easier for participants

Meeting with a Local Area Coordinator (LAC) can be difficult to fit into busy lives. That’s why the Feros Care LAC service offers different options to participants and their families and carers