R U OK Day

Five virtual ways to say R U OK with Feros Care

To mark a national day of action where every Australian is reminded of how important it is to touch base with others, Feros Care is offering virtual educational sessions on ways to connect.

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Feros Care sponsors Special Olympics program

Feros Care has sponsored Special Olympics Mackay, helping its athletes reach their goals and go for gold.

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Accessible cookbook for people with disability

Searching for a project to assist participants in building their capacity, Feros Care found the right ingredients with accessible cooking film series, Look ‘n Cook.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder, family, and sport

Whether he’s working towards his goals or showing his wizardry on the lanes, Feros Care participant Corey is bowling over his obstacles.

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At the forefront of adaptive fashion

Finding ways to combine entrepreneurial endeavours with a want to help people with disability and mobility restrictions live their best lives has proven a perfect fit for Jessie Sadler.

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Clients always come first for Telehealth Nurse Beth

Telehealth Nurse Beth Mahoney enjoys the proactive approach Feros Care takes to managing clients' health.

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Joselyn and Muriel get ready to hit the road

Feros Care participant Joselyn’s journey through helping others with motorised scooter gets set for a special detour.

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Growing Bold sparks Disability Affairs role for much-loved voice

Nastasia Campanella has gone on to become a much-loved news reader with cult radio station, Triple J, for the last seven years. Find out more about her story on the Grow Bold with Disability podcast!

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Brayden rolls on towards Paralympics hoop dream

Working his way through the ranks in wheelchair basketball, Mackay teenager and Feros Care participant, Brayden, has set his sights on Paralympic glory.

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Virtual first a winner for Positive Futures Expo

Finding ways to open up a world of future opportunities has proven a virtual winner in a first for those with disability.

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Social connection goes virtual

Robyn Condliffe had been happily attending Feros Care exercise classes for years, but when COVID-19 hit, she switched to virtual classes and discovered a portal to a world stretching far beyond the walls of her home in Boambee, New South Wales.

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Celebrating 30 years of service at Feros Care

From humble beginnings caring for village residents in Byron Bay, to supporting more than 60,000 people across Australia, Feros Care has transformed itself and the aged care industry over three decades of service.

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Language of inclusion connects cultures for film project first

When searching for ways to reach out to a melting pot of cultures in Adelaide, a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) pathways film project is proving a perfect way to break down barriers for Feros Care.

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Cards fall perfectly for Local Area Coordinator’s life vision

Imagination and a fascination with vision impairment plots a career course for Feros Care’s Beth Helmers.

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A new virtual world for capacity building and connection

Capacity building, cognitive awakening and community connections form a platform for a world of new opportunities through Feros Care’s Virtual Social Centre (VSC).

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Peter cultivates independence as capacity grows

Like the prized cacti adorning his suburban Adelaide yard, Peter’s capacity continues to grow.

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Deb follows the signs on path to rewarding career

When searching for an opportunity to become a voice for the deaf community, a Local Area Coordinator (LAC) role with Feros Care proved the perfect fit for Deb Hayes.

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Secure messaging at Feros Care

Feros Care will soon be able to eliminate paper based mail when sharing information with clinicians after reaching a major milestone with the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA).

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Aged care industry update for Feros Care clients

While a lot has changed during the pandemic, Feros Care has kept its dedication to the safety and wellbeing of each and every one of our clients. This aged care update covers the changes and solutions taking place within our organistaion.

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Indoor exercises for seniors in isolation

Keep your body in tip-top shape through isolation by following these easy exercises that can be done from the comfort of your home.