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Teenager with autism finds freedom
After taking part in Feros Care’s recent all-abilities sport program Multi-Sports Mash Up, plus ongoing support from his LAC and NDIS plan, 16-year-old Blake Szabadics has the self-confidence to take on anything from P-plates to the Army!
Music is Hannah's therapist
Singer-songwriter turned mentor, Hannah Smedley, is helping others through the NDIS-registered program Lift Up Voices. Read about her journey to music!
VSC participant attends over 550 sessions
This month we talked to Joe, who has attended more than 550 Virtual Social Centre sessions since joining the VSC in April 2020. He tells us how he first connected with the VSC and what it has meant for him to be a part of the VSC community.
Tale of lost love found
Every Tuesday on the Virtual Social Centre, the wonderful Ross hosts a session called What’s Your Story? Patti, one of our lovely participants, was kind enough to share one of her stories with us.
Home care with heart
Sharyn Skirnnikoff believes home is where the heart is and is dedicated to helping seniors age gracefully in the place they love most.
5 things you didn’t know you could spend your home care funding on
From useful home modifications to fun virtual classes, Feros Care's home care includes some truly innovative services. Let’s take a look at some of the things you didn’t know you could spend your home care funding on.
SA’s Sports Mash Up kicks on into the future
Sport is a great way for people with disabilities to connect with each other and their communities. So when an opportunity came to sponsor the Multi-Sports Mash Up program, Feros Care jumped in!
The Bayleses are calling out bullying
A video of nine-year-old Quaden’s “hysterical” breakdown after being bullied for his dwarfism went viral last year. His mother, Yarraka Bayles, opens up about the effects of bullying, discrimination, and intimidation in the hope to bring positive change.
One door slammed shut on Amber – then another opened
When Amber Lyons-Ormonde was passed over for a teaching job due to her disability, she was outraged. But as they say, when one door shuts another opens. Thanks to a referral from her Feros Care Local Area Coordinator, the mother-of-two is now a School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) Coordinator.
Staying connected helps seniors stay at home
When Mary first opted for home services it was for social outings after her husband passed away, but she now relies on them to remain living in her own home. Read her story!
Overcoming the debilitating effects of rheumatoid arthritis
Mackay resident Peter Jamieson has had his fair share of medical misfortune but despite all he is loving life and has managed to overcome the debilitating effects of rheumatoid arthritis on his hands and finger with support from the NDIS.
New Feros Care CEO appointed
The Feros Care Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Karen Crouch to the role of Chief Executive Officer, Feros Care.
Lasting legacy under CEO's 20-year helm
After building Feros Care group from 100 to 60,000 clients over a 20-year period – dynamic and much-loved Feros Care CEO, Jennene Buckley will leave her post at the end of June 2021, leaving a remarkable and long-lasting legacy for the organisation.
In conversation with Margo Knox
We are delighted to welcome back and talk to a popular Virtual Social Centre (VSC) presenter, Margo Knox – she speaks about journeying into your wisdom which involves developing the inner resources to adapt to ageing instead of denying it.
12 questions with a Virtual Social Centre host
We sat down and spoke to Virtual Social Centre volunteer Evie about what the platform means to her and why she loves hosting. Read her quick interview!
Sing yourself happy on the VSC
The well-known health and wellbeing benefits of singing are confirmed every day by so many of our smiling and happy participants on the Virtual Social Centre (VSC). FInd out more about the benefits!
Taking the confusion out of inclusion
Feros Care subscribes to the social model of disability, and Carly Hennessy believes that people are disabled by barriers in society that need to be removed to create equality and offer people more independence, choice and control.
Taking her health into her own hands
“You have to be proactive if you want to be independent,” says 85-year-old Merle, and with the help of Feros Care, she is! Read about her journey with Short Term Restorative Care!
Multiple amputee finds purpose in golf
Amputee Mike Rolls was only 18 and on top of the world when he was struck with the life-threatening meningococcal disease. He shares his story and his insights on taking on the challenges and creating a new mindset.
From pen and paper to publishing books online
Read how this 93-year-old write went from pen and paper to publishing books online with the help of Feros Care's Let's Get Technical program.