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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.
Disability and dating dos and don’ts
Relationships, sex, sexuality, and living with a disability: media professional and amputee Lisa Cox, disability awareness consultant Andrew Gurza, and National Adaptive Surfing champion Barney Miller tackle a range of traditionally taboo topics, while also divulging their top tips for dating and getting intimate. Read their stories of life, lust and falling in love!
Overcoming vision and hearing impairment: Tann family finds the right touch
Eleven year old Alex is blind and profoundly deaf, but that hasn't stopped him from becoming Adelaide's most loved little firefighter. He lives his life to the fullest with the help of his father, Local Area Coordinator Phillip. Read his story here!
Embracing gratitude and changing attitudes: Lisa Cox on disability, loss, and looking for work
Disability advocate Lisa Cox is acutely aware that she’s lucky to be alive – as she says, it’s astounding that as a 24-year-old she survived a stroke which left her on life support for two months and thrust her into a future of disability.
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Life as an amputee: From being stuck inside to jet skiing
Whether it be going bush to compete in gel blasting with his son, riding his mountain bike or hitting the water, the NDIS participant has found a new lease on life in reconnecting with his passions and hobbies. Read his story!
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Plating Blind star Nate Quinell Q&A
Nate faces each hurdle in his life with positivity and determination. If you'd like to know how he does it (because he is truly inspiring) then read his Q&A and find out more!
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Hurricane chef chops down employment barriers in finding his recipe for success
Nate is a fully trained chef. He also happens to be legally deaf and blind, but that’s never stopped him chasing his culinary dreams and becoming an inspiration to many in the process. Read his story!
Adaptability the name of the game for NDIS participant Mark Payne
“Attempt to do something first yourself, and if you can’t, ask for help.” That’s the ethos that Gawler resident Mark Payne, 62, lives by. And it’s an ethos that’s served him well. Read his story!
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Golden Sails star Chelseann Osborne Q&A
Chelseann's goal in life is to be the first person to win medals in Special Olympics, Paralympics and Olympics in sailing, and she's well on her way to achieve this dream. Read her Q&A!
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Achievements in plain sight whilst disability appears ‘invisible’ for sailing golden girl
When people think about disability, they often think of the physical, visual side, and disregard any other disability that takes a different, often invisible shape - this was the case for Chelseann. Read her story!