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How 14-year-old Amelia is taking on the world of robotics – and baseball
Amelia is a national robotics champion and state baseball player, but she doesn’t take any of her successes for granted – including the progress she’s made in learning how to forge friendships and connect with others.
“We’ve had such improvements in our health”: How an 8-week program has enabled Michelle and Michael to stay home
Faced with reduced mobility, chronic pain and caring for her disabled husband, Michelle Billings was finding daily tasks increasingly difficult — until Short-Term Restorative Care turned her life around.
What is a Wellbeing Manager and how can they help you?
Wellbeing Managers play an important role in ensuring seniors get the best possible outcomes from their Home Care Package. Here’s exactly what your Feros Care Wellbeing Manager does.
14 April 2023 Media Release - Redevelopment of Feros Village, Byron Bay
Updated media release in regards to Feros Village Byron Bay.
Paulette's story: Thriving as a physio assistant as the age of 80
Paulette Taylor started working at the onsite gym at Feros Village Wommin Bay almost a decade ago. Now, at the age of 80, she runs two gym sessions a week and another weekly Strength and Balance session.
Big goals and great support: Riley’s tips for navigating life through anxiety and depression
Riley was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome when he was in Year 7 and has struggled with anxiety and depression over the years. Thanks to the NDIS and some key supports, he’s now living independently in Mackay, and chasing his dream career as a teacher.
The most common online scams to watch out for this year
Tech-savvy older Australians are often a target for scammers. We’ve asked our experts about the three top online scams currently doing the rounds, and how you can protect yourself from each.
“A disability is not the end, it’s the beginning”: Carol’s thoughts on creating an abundant life
Carol has been a schoolteacher, an education consultant and a therapist over the years. She’s now released her biography, which tells the story of how her vision impairment has been part of an overall incredible journey.
What services does a Home Care Package include? The easy explainer
If you have a Home Care Package, it can be tricky to work out exactly what can and can’t be paid for out of your funding - especially as the Department of Health and Aged Care have recently released an updated version of the Home Care Package guidelines. We’re here to clarify what’s included, what’s excluded, and how a Wellbeing Manager can help.
How Joy is turning her passion for card-making into a business
Joy has been gifting her cotton-stitch cards to friends, family and community members for over 20 years. After a big win at the local Gawler Show, she’s now turning her talent into sales.
A day in the life of a Feros Care physio
Kerry Hardey has always loved the opportunities that come with being a physiotherapist. From the flexibility of the role to the clinical support, here’s what it’s like to be in the role with Feros Care.
3 reasons to become an Exercise Physiologist with Feros Care
Josh Cahir has been an Exercise Physiologist with Feros Care for six years. Here’s what he loves about his role - and some of the reasons Exercise Physiologists may enjoy in an opportunity with Feros Care.
Embracing equity every day, not just International Women’s Day
Jo Field is Feros Care’s Executive Manager of Disability and Community Development. This International Women’s Day, she tells us why it’s so important to care about both equity and equality - and about how action on both levels is required for true inclusion and belonging.
"I’m growing veggies again thanks to the Virtual Social Centre"
Janet Carbone thought her food-growing days were over due to back pain. Then she found out about Vegepods from Feros Care’s Virtual Social Centre. She’s now growing vegetables in her own pod.
All the lonely people: How volunteer Jaydee is changing one life at a time
A volunteer Kindness Champion with Feros Care, Jaydee is responsible for making calls and sending cards to lonely clients. And the difference it makes in their wellbeing is beyond significant.
28 February 2023 Media Release - Redevelopment of Feros Village, Byron Bay
The Feros Care Board has announced that Feros Village Byron Bay is to be redeveloped (subject to planning consent) into a new, state-of-the-art community, purpose-built for the region’s seniors.
2023 is big for the LGBTQIA+SB community – let’s celebrate & spread the word
2023 is a significant year for the LGBTQIA+SB community and its allies. Wellbeing Manager Russ Hargreaves tells us why it’s important for organisations to be inclusive, and what he loves about working at an organisation like Feros Care.
How to cope when a pet dies (and how soon is too soon to get another one?)
Losing a beloved pet can cause deep feelings of grief, especially if your companion had been with you for a long time. Our guide to pet bereavement will help you cope with your loss.
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.
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.