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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Finding a community with an intellectual disability

Stephen Miller is 53 years old and lives with an intellectual disability - something that has never stopped him from doing the things he loves. Read his story!

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The best moments from our All-Inclusive Employment Expo

Feros Care’s recent All-Inclusive Employment Expo in Adelaide’s north proved a big hit with jobseekers, with more than 130 attendees coming through the doors and workshops gaining plenty of attention.

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Jimmy Barnes and daughter Elly-May on living with cerebral palsy

Elly-May Barnes may have grown up in a household that most people would expect to be anything but normal – especially as Australian rock legend Jimmy is her dad – but ‘normal’ is exactly the environment her parents strived for as they raised a daughter with cerebral palsy.

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Adding value with Down syndrome

The 26-year-old Emma Lynam lives with Down syndrome and, with the support of NDIS carers, she has started her own business, moved into her own home and is living the life she wants. Read her story and how she is advocating for the rights of others living with disability.

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Three myths and misconceptions about Tourette Syndrome

Famous people like Billie Eilish and Dan Akroyd have the condition, but there’s lots of misconceptions in popular culture around what Tourette Syndrome actually is. We’re breaking down three of the biggest myths around the condition.

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From homelessness to a place to call your own

Grant Wilson has turned his life around – six years ago he was homeless, lonely, and struggling with a gambling addiction and day-to-day life. Now, the 35-year-old is living life to the fullest.

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Home of the brave: Overcoming mental health stigma with storytelling

Tim Daly was diagnosed with severe anxiety. His lifestyle needed to change and, as he quickly discovered, society’s stigma around mental health issues needed to be challenged. Tim decided to set up the organisation, This Is My Brave, in Australia to give people a chance to tell their stories of mental health.

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Teenager with autism finds freedom

After taking part in Feros Care’s recent all-abilities sport program Multi-Sports Mash Up, plus ongoing support from his LAC and NDIS plan, 16-year-old Blake Szabadics has the self-confidence to take on anything from P-plates to the Army!

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Music is Hannah's therapist

Singer-songwriter turned mentor, Hannah Smedley, is helping others through the NDIS-registered program Lift Up Voices. Read about her journey to music!