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"It helped improve my day!" Howard's must-read Feros poem
Howard appreciated Feros so much that he wrote one of his much-loved poems about the STRC program: “Writing poems has become a task that gives me pleasure and brought a laugh from others.”
12 ways to be a diabetes-friendly employer
At Feros Care, we’re very proud to be a diabetes-friendly employer and have some top tips to share on how other workplaces can also be more appealing to team members with diabetes.
How social prescribing can help change a life
Sonia was referred to our Beating the COVID Blues program in an effort to support her in re-establishing her connections with the local community, improving her mental health along the way.
Finding connection through music: Hannah’s story
19-year-old Hannah Smedley has achieved some remarkable things in her life – including shooting music videos, performing on stage in front of 45,000 people and even being nominated for an Adelaide Youth Award.
Feros Care wins annual NDIA Awards for second year running
For the second consecutive year, Feros Care have been privileged to receive an award at the Light Up awards. Congratulations to our Mackay LAC team!
“It’s been a god-send for me”: Why 73yo artist Robyn loves the VSC
The Virtual Social Centre (VSC) is our answer to combating senior loneliness - and it's changed lives for participants such as Robyn.
Finding a community with an intellectual disability
Stephen Miller is 53 years old and lives with an intellectual disability - something that has never stopped him from doing the things he loves. Read his story!
Introducing Feros Care's new CEO Karen Crouch
Disruption is something Karen Crouch is comfortable with. The Registered Nurse with decades of clinical and leadership experience has been in disruptor roles before and she’s ready to do it again as she takes over as CEO of Feros Care.
The best moments from our All-Inclusive Employment Expo
Feros Care’s recent All-Inclusive Employment Expo in Adelaide’s north proved a big hit with jobseekers, with more than 130 attendees coming through the doors and workshops gaining plenty of attention.
Meet the students of the VSC
We all have a story to share, and this month, we’d love to share with you some stories from the students who have been helping out with our Virtual Social Centre in recent weeks. Read more!
Made in Colombia - The VSC's most popular session
Hailing from Colombia, Maji is one of our most popular hosts at the Virtual Social Centre, with her delicious sessions guiding participants through a different Colombian recipe each time.
Jimmy Barnes and daughter Elly-May on living with cerebral palsy
Elly-May Barnes may have grown up in a household that most people would expect to be anything but normal – especially as Australian rock legend Jimmy is her dad – but ‘normal’ is exactly the environment her parents strived for as they raised a daughter with cerebral palsy.
Adding value with Down syndrome
The 26-year-old Emma Lynam lives with Down syndrome and, with the support of NDIS carers, she has started her own business, moved into her own home and is living the life she wants. Read her story and how she is advocating for the rights of others living with disability.
Three myths and misconceptions about Tourette Syndrome
Famous people like Billie Eilish and Dan Akroyd have the condition, but there’s lots of misconceptions in popular culture around what Tourette Syndrome actually is. We’re breaking down three of the biggest myths around the condition.
How to enjoy life at home independently
As you grow older, your health and wellbeing can either be managed well, or managed poorly and is often the difference between remaining living independently in your own home, versus needing to move into an aged care residence.
Living with wisdom from Glasgow to Gold Coast
James Brines is a client and host on our Virtual Social Centre (VSC) platform. James has published a series of ten small books through Google Books under the title Universal Language of Absolutes. James shares a short excerpt from his life.
93 years old and still riding quad bikes
Daisy Green has lived every one of her 93 years on her family farm and there’s nowhere else she’d rather be.
From homelessness to a place to call your own
Grant Wilson has turned his life around – six years ago he was homeless, lonely, and struggling with a gambling addiction and day-to-day life. Now, the 35-year-old is living life to the fullest.
Feros Care's spring to-do list
As the days get longer and the weather warmer, it’s a great time to give your home a spring clean, your garden a spruce-up and welcome the new season with social trips, companionship or a spot of shopping!
Home of the brave: Overcoming mental health stigma with storytelling
Tim Daly was diagnosed with severe anxiety. His lifestyle needed to change and, as he quickly discovered, society’s stigma around mental health issues needed to be challenged. Tim decided to set up the organisation, This Is My Brave, in Australia to give people a chance to tell their stories of mental health.