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How Susan conquered her fears for her first train trip to Cairns - with a little help from Feros
Susan Breitkreutz has recently achieved a major life goal – an accomplishment worth honouring as until recently the mental health challenges she faces meant that, at times, she wasn’t able to leave her own house let alone travel independently.
Stefan lives with cerebral palsy. He's also a champion wakeboarder and clay shooter
From champion wake-boarder to clay shooting competitor in training for the Olympics, long-term Feros Care participant Stefan Noto knows how to set his sights high and chase his dreams with purpose and passion.
Two stars are born: Lewis and Charlie’s filmmaking journey
21-year-old twins, Charlie and Lewis Smith, are making great progress towards their future careers in film – with a little help from Feros Care and the NDIA.
4 new things to try in the new year
A new year means new opportunities, and what better time to commit to positive habits than as the fireworks herald in 2023? Here are four new things for seniors to try out in 2023.
Top 10 things to understand about your care plan
Care plans are a necessary and important part of receiving a Home Care Package. Here are the top 10 things by Anna Millicer that you need to know about care plans.
The Co-Design Way: How we ensure ‘inclusivity’ is more than just a word
Collaboration, cooperative approaches, community, a coming together of people from all diverse backgrounds… it’s called co-design.
How to cope with ageing parents
Watching your formerly young and vibrant parents start to age and slow down can be difficult to accept. Here’s how to make the most out of your parents’ golden years.
When work feels like family: Lorraine’s story
Much-loved Feros Care team member Lorraine Perkins knows a thing or two about job satisfaction. She shares her experiences with working at Feros Village Wommin Bay.
"I found myself with the Virtual Social Centre"
After a series of unfortunate events, Sandie was not in a good place. Luckily, she was recommended Feros Care's Virtual Social Centre, and her decision to sign up saved her life. Find out more!
4 festive recipes for connecting with others this Christmas
Food brings us all together at Christmas time, and what better way to celebrate than to make recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation?
The best thoughtful Christmas gifts for lonely seniors
The best Christmas gifts aren't necessarily material - read on to find out our favourite thoughtful presents for seniors at this time of the year.
How Feros Care is giving back this GivingTuesday
This GivingTuesday, Feros Care staff had the privilege of helping some of our very deserving clients and residents through the inaugural Feros Giving initiative. Find out how we supported them!
Mind matters: Kerry’s mental health story
Feros Care’s Kerry McKie knows what it’s like to have your life turned upside-down by mental health challenges, and she's here to share the personal journey that led to the services she now offers in the mental health sector.
Feros Care wins Gold Medal Award in Home Care Service
We are so excited to announce that Feros Care has been recognised as the best Home Care Service Provider in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory!
How to support an ageing parent to stay in their home
Most Australians prefer to stay in their own home as they grow older and ageing in place has a wide range of benefits. We look at the home care options that can help your loved one stay at home into their golden years.
Join Feros Care as an assistant in nursing!
There are certain special people who are invaluable to the Feros Care community. Our amazing assistants in nursing (AINs) fall into this category, and are instrumental in improving the quality of life of our clients and residents.
Cane farmer brings guitar-playing pastor to Feros Care Residential Village
Feros Village Wommin Bay resident Rod has had a great life before moving into the facility - but the only thing he missed at his new home was his guitar-playing, tattoo-enthusiast pastor. So he asked him to visit the village every week!
The best apps for seniors' health & entertainment
Today, many seniors own smartphones or tablets, and the apps they use have plenty of benefits: from helping to maintain social connections to tracking health and wellness, sharpening the mind, and providing entertainment. We have compiled the best apps for seniors!
The true game-changers
Sport is key to the lives of many Australians, and there’s a shift towards making it more inclusive – but what does true accessibility really mean for people with a disability wanting to get on the field, or the court?
Feros Care game changers spearhead historic moment for Aussie athletes
Feros Care Local Area Coordinator Nicole Hoey made history at the outrigger World Sprint Championships in London earlier this year by flying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags next to the Australian flag.