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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.
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.
Declare 2020 as the year of doing – and sign up for social transport
Feros Care have curated a calendar of social activities featuring everything worth seeing, tasting, doing and experiencing in the coming months. Sign up for our senior transportation services here!
Back to preschool with Feros Care residents
Feros Care has joined forces with a local early learning centre for a program that is tapping into the skills and experience of the amazing senior residents of Feros Care to improve the literacy of the centre's pupils.
There’s an app for that
We've created a list of apps for seniors that will help keep you organised and on top of your aged care journey in 2020. Click here to find out more!
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.
The elephant in the room - How to address aged care with your parents
The issue of ageing can be a prickly one for those experiencing it – it’s a conversation that everyone may be avoiding, but it’s also one that has to be had. We can help you address the elephant in the room!
Book Review: If at Birth You Don't Succeed by Zach Anner
Part comedy, part inspirational biography, Zach Anner's 'If at Birth You Don't Succeed' offers a raw but funny insight to the challenges and lessons of life with cerebral palsy, as well as a man’s attempts at defining himself outside of his disability.
More the Merrier - Give back this Christmas
Statistics show that our society is becoming increasingly lonely, and Christmas can be one of the loneliest times of the year for many. Be a part of the More the Merrier project and put a smile on someone's face this Christmas.
2020 gift giving guide for the grandkids
While every generation sees life from a different perspective, the relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild will always be a special one. So when you’re thinking of personalised Christmas gifts, you want to hit the mark. We can help you with that!
The gift of peace of mind - Invest in your safety this Christmas
Before your children get you another dressing gown for Christmas, suggest a gift that’s much more practical; the gift of safety. Protecting your independence and safety means being proactive – and also satisfying your family that you are safe and sound. Learn more!
Be Someone For Someone
Feros Care launches a major charitable initiative – Be Someone For Someone, to tackle loneliness in Australia.
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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.
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.
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
Dream big, act local with your Local Area Coordinator
How can we help you reach your individual goals and easily understand the ins and out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)?
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The ‘Can Do’ Policy with Rachel Tyler
Our Virtual Wellbeing Manager/Client Advocate Rachel Tyler shares her secret to granting our residents’ Grow Bold Requests.
Returning to work as a new parent can be hard - Let’s talk about it
Meet our new Local Area Coordinator (LAC), Amy Holt. Having experienced initial anxiety when returning to work as a new mum, Amy says she’s found her niche at Feros Care.
Make the most of your retirement online
The Feros Care Virtual Social Centre (VSC) is your gateway to a whole new world – and community. With the VSC you don’t have to go to the movies to be entertained, you can live life big on any screen – and wherever you are.
Your wellbeing is in your hands - Easy first steps into aged care
Let’s face it, most seniors wish to live life on their own terms and that means staying at home. Be bold and fiercely protect your independence by all means, but it makes sense to be practical too. Find out how!