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25.01.2022 In Great Company volunteers are real life angels, providing much needed connection and support to lonely seniors. Kevin has been a volunteer for many years. Now it’s time for Andrew to take over the reins and become a volunteer for Kevin himself. Watch their heart-warming story below. To find out more about In Great Company or to apply to become or to find a volunteer, head to https://www.ingreatcompany.com.au/.

24.01.2022 Something's cooking! We are so excited to announce that South Australia’s City of Playford Council have created a four-part video recipe series in sponsorship with Feros Care. The Look 'n Cook book and video series makes cooking easier for people with disability by breaking recipes down into simple steps. Watch the trailer below, and get ready for the first episode on Thursday!... You can read more about the project at http://ow.ly/SETI50BxuH5. #PlayLookCook

23.01.2022 Did you know that in Australia alone, over 4.4 million, or 1 in 5 people, have some form of disability, but of the over 2.1 million in that demographic of working age, under half (47.8%) were employed, compared with 80.3% of people without disability? Feros Care recently sat down with inclusive film company, Bus Stop Films’ CEO Tracey Corbin-Matchett and disability advocate, actress and filmmaker Audrey O’Connor to hear all about how the script is being flipped on the statistics to create a positive and inclusive future for disability employment. Read their story below!

23.01.2022 Ready to make a real difference in your community in 2021? We’re ready for you to bring some volunteer sparkle to our vulnerable people and truly change lives along the way with In Great Company, Feros Care's volunteer arm. Here are six benefits you may never have considered with volunteering, and how to join the fun in the new year.

22.01.2022 Growing Bold and Mental Wellbeing Do you know what the difference between mental health and mental illness is, or why people with disability are more likely to experience high levels of psychological distress than those without disability? The newest episode of the Grow Bold with Disability podcast answers these questions and many more. Join Patrice O'Brien, Beyond Blue’s Chief Community Officer, and Danni Di Toro, six-time Paralympian representing Australia on this week's episode.

21.01.2022 Christmas should be the most joyful time of the year, but for seniors, it's often the loneliest. Be Someone For Someone's More the Merrier campaign wants you to spread your merriness this Christmas by extending your festivities to those who might be alone. Share your story at the link below for a chance to win 2 iPads - one for yourself and one for a friend you'd like to stay in touch with!... Because the more connected we are, the merrier we will be! #MoreTheMerrier #ConnectedChristmas

20.01.2022 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and we love sharing the amazing journeys and accomplishments our NDIS participants achieve with the help of Feros Care's Local Area Coordinators. Read more about Ana's path to dancing on the streets of South Korea below! #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth

18.01.2022 Last chance to register! Don’t miss your last chance to sign up for our free virtual seminar for NDIS participants with renowned mind specialist, Dr Jenny Brockis this Thursday. An award-winning author, Dr Brockis’ seminar will help you learn how to unlock the secrets of a positive mind to reduce worry, anxiety and chronic stress. ... The live and interactive session on brain fitness is just one of many great sessions we are running on mental wellbeing throughout September. Find out more and sign up today for our vibrant online community here: https://www.feroscare.com.au/virtual-social-cent/disability

17.01.2022 I was told I shouldn’t be walking or shouldn’t be alive, but the more I was told that, I was like ‘f**k that!’, I’m going to walk, and I am going to run. Fighting her way through the stigma attached with an acquired brain injury, Alex Eves has had many challenges, but she is well on her way to becoming the next top Australian athlete. Read her truly awe-inspiring story below!... #Fearless #FearlessFilms #DisabilityFilms

17.01.2022 We are always actively trying to make our communities better, more connected - whether that's through volunteering with older Australians, linking NDIS participants to available support, or building capacity wherever we can. Our newest initiative, in partnership with Community Access & Services SA, aims to provide help and support in the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community in South Australia. As part of the project, we have recorded informative videos about the NDIS and LAC in 15 different languages, in an effort to debunk myths and misconceptions by circulating information in communities’ first languages. Check out the videos below!

16.01.2022 "Independence is the hardest thing to have to give up, but finding the right help has given me my freedom back." Penny is a huge advocate for in-home services, and particularly Feros Care. Find out how her life changed for the better thanks to our services at the link below.

15.01.2022 These sassy and spirited slammers showed us how it's done at a poetry pop-up event as part of the Summer Reading Festival in Robina Library today. After performing virtually in Gran Slam Live last November, this bold group of poets are saying hello to the new year and performing IRL (in real life). If you missed out on today's pop-up Gran Slam event, then fear not: tomorrow we have another one coming to the Burleigh Waters Library! ... To find out more about the Burleigh Waters event, head to http://ow.ly/IfRy50D4OmM. See you there! Gran Slam is brought to you by Feros Care and Everybody NOW. #FerosCare #GrowBold #GranSlam #SlamPoetry #Poetry #SeniorPoets #Poets

15.01.2022 Fearless Films Season 2 is almost here! Only a week left until the big premiere! You will get to watch all six short films, as well as some exclusive footage of the stars themselves - one of whom is pictured below. The Hurricane Chef Fearless Films is brought to you by Screenworks and Feros Care.... Make sure you sign up for the free live event at https://www.feroscare.com.au/fearlessfilms2. #FerosCare #FearlessFilms #Fearless #Disability #DisabilityAdvocate #IDPwD

14.01.2022 Free virtual seminar for NDIS participants! On 17 September, join renowned mind specialist and award winning author, Dr Jenny Brockis, for a live and interactive session on ‘brain fitness’. Learn how to unlock the secrets of a positive mind to reduce worry, anxiety and chronic stress. This is just one of many great sessions we are running on mental wellbeing throughout September. Sign up today for our vibrant online community at https://www.feroscare.com.au/virtual-social-cent/disability.

14.01.2022 The United Nations believes that no one should be left behind especially the elderly. With today being the International Day of Older Persons, here’s how we take care of the most vulnerable members of our society. And with this year’s event being dedicated to the nurse, our very own nurses share some of their insights, stories and inspirational words. #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons

14.01.2022 Fearless Friday Starting this week, we are embarking on a quest to introduce our incredible Fearless Films stars in more depth. Have you seen Alex's short film 'On Track'? If seeing her Fearless Film made you want to find out more about the determined athlete behind it, then here's your chance - see her Q&A at the link below!... How are you being fearless this beautiful Friday? #FearlessFriday #FearlessFilms #Fearless

12.01.2022 Lisa Hunt - Music is in the house! Well, she was in our Virtual Social Centre studio, as she performed for around 100 Feros Care clients who joined the session from our residential villages and their homes all around Australia. Soul singer Lisa had to swap sold-out concerts in Italy and New York for renovating her home in Byron Bay, but the disco diva's dreams of getting back on stage became a reality when she performed for seniors in her first virtual concert. ... The idea came about through Lisa's connection with our very own 99-year-old Feros Village Byron Bay resident Nina Marzi who, before the pandemic, never missed a show at The Beach Hotel. Nina and her best friend Feather were regular fixtures on the local music scene but pandemic times meant the duo have had to miss their Friday dancing fix and their monthly stints on stage at Lisa's concerts...until now. Thank you for the incredible day Lisa Hunt - Music!

12.01.2022 Are you on a Home Care Package waitlist, patiently awaiting a time when you can finally start receiving services? While you're waiting, we're pleased to be able to provide volunteering services under In Great Company, the volunteer arm of Feros Care. In Great Company can match you with a like-minded volunteer to support you while you're waiting for a HCP. To find out more, head to https://www.ingreatcompany.com.au/find-a-volunteer

12.01.2022 Did you know that Queensland is celebrating Disability Action Week to empower people with disability and raise awareness around disability issues to improve access and inclusion throughout the wider community? We’re proud to have assisted over 20,000 National Disability Insurance Scheme participants to plan and reach their goals, including in northern Queensland, where our innovative and collaborative approach is proving a game changer in assisting people to live their best lives. So, in honouring our amazing participants, find out how we’re taking action to highlight their achievements through our Community Capacity Building projects and connections here: https://www.feroscare.com.au//feros-care-shines-brightly-f

11.01.2022 Feros Care has sponsored Special Olympics Mackay, helping its athletes reach their goals and go for gold, and we couldn't be prouder of all of their achievements! https://www.feroscare.com.au//feros-care-sponsors-special-

10.01.2022 You’re sitting in a chair, your genitals must not work. Disability awareness consultant and content creator Andrew Gurza pulls back the curtain on intimacy and discrimination with Feros Care. Read the full article below:

10.01.2022 Our Gran Slammers are not ones to lie around idly with a project coming to an end - if anything, they're only just getting started! Pop in for some pop up poetry at Robina Library or Burleigh Waters Library this Wednesday to catch some of them in action as part of the Summer Reading Festival. After performing virtually in Gran Slam Live last November, this bold group of poets are ready to say hello to the new year and perform IRL (in real life).... Enjoy their stories about life, freedom, skateboarding, love, lost keys, speeding fines and setting sail in to a misty sea of metaphors! To find out more about the Robina event, click here: http://ow.ly/R1de50D4OmN To find out more about the Burleigh Waters event, click here: http://ow.ly/IfRy50D4OmM Gran Slam is brought to you by Feros Care and Everybody NOW. #FerosCare #GrowBold #GranSlam #SlamPoetry #Poetry #SeniorPoets #Poets

09.01.2022 When I visit my clients I try to care for them the way I would for my own parents." Tania is one of a kind - and so are all the amazing clients whom she has supported over the years. Read her heartwarming story!

09.01.2022 Growing Bold with Sexuality Andrew Gurza is a disability awareness consultant and crippled content creator and has cerebral palsy. In his work, he seeks to explore how the lived experience of disability feels, as it interplays with intersectional communities. We also learn about his project DisabilityAfterDark aimed at talking about sexuality and disability. There is so much fear, discomfort misinformation around sex and disability out there today Andrew Gurza wants to shine ...a big bright light on how sexuality and disability feels for real - uncensored. We might be biased, but this is an absolute must-listen!

09.01.2022 The summer edition of the Feros Magazine is here! Filled to the brim with all the summer updates, heartwarming stories, thought-provoking content, tips and tricks, technology news, and a rundown of all our incredible projects, this is not one you want to miss! Check out the virtual edition at https://www.feroscare.com.au/about/feros-magazine.

08.01.2022 My long-term goal is to remain independent, and with this journey, I knew I had to ask for help. Navigating the streets of Adelaide as one half of the dynamic duo with beloved pug, Gidget, Feros Care participant Jenny is turning heads as she continues to reach her goals. Read how the NDIS is helping to change the lives of Feros Care participants like Jenny here:

08.01.2022 New year, new career - have you ever considered becoming a carer? According to Wendy, it is the career for you if caring and compassion are in your nature - just like they are in hers. Find out why she enjoys working at Feros Care's residential village so much at the link below.

08.01.2022 This #DisabilityActionWeek, we want to focus on some of the incredible people who have come onto our Grow Bold with Disability podcast, and their sometimes funny, sometimes thought-provoking, but always interesting stories. From adaptive fashion to sex education within the field, these people don't tiptoe around the taboo side of living with a disability - and neither do we. There's never been a better time to listen than now! Listen to the episodes here: https://www.feroscare.com.au/grow-bold-podcast

07.01.2022 I go to work every day and I just love it. There’s not one day that I don’t love. You’re actually helping people get better at doing what they want to do, and there’s something so meaningful about that. Meet Elliott Cronan, one of our Technical Support Officers. He has some top tips for seniors looking to connect with technology in a meaningful way. Welcome to our people, and how they fit into your world.

06.01.2022 The issue of ageing can be a prickly one for those experiencing it. So talking to older parents about the potential need for care is a bit like addressing the elephant in the room. It’s a conversation that everyone may be avoiding, but it’s also one that has to be had. As children or family, you need to take a deep breath and sensitively plan your approach. Here's how to do that

05.01.2022 Fearless Films Season 2 is coming soon! Not long now until the final films are revealed and you get to meet the stars - one of whom is pictured below. The six short films showcase fearless Australians living with disability through the eyes of regional filmmakers - bold, daring, and extraordinary in their own ways, these people smash all disability stereotypes. ... If you haven't signed up for the free premiere, then what are you doing? Watch the trailer and register to be the first to see these iconic short films at www.feroscare.com.au/fearlessfilms2. Fearless Filsm are brought to you by Screenworks and Feros Care. #FerosCare#FearlessFilms #Fearless #Disability #DisabilityAdvocate #IDPwD

03.01.2022 Today is #InternationalDayofSignLanguages, and we want to recognise the almost 72 million deaf people worldwide who, collectively, use more than 300 different sign languages. We believe in the importance of driving inclusion wherever we can, not just today but every day. Friend of Feros Care, Andrew, has created a short video for everyone who would like to learn a few basic signs. Andrew was born with perfect hearing and became deaf after an opertaion when he was a baby. He is a pilot, a rally driver, and tradesman - he loves video and film and this isn't his first time in front of the camera. Watch the video below and let us know if you've learnt anything new. To find out more about the day, you can go to https://www.un.org/en/observances/sign-languages-day

03.01.2022 September is #DementiaAwarenessMonth, and we couldn't go past sharing this detailed article meant for adult children whose parents might be struggling with dementia. Learn how to better communicate with these quick tips and tested tricks.

02.01.2022 This Tuesday we celebrated 5 generations working within our company for #GenerationalAwarenessWeek. At Feros Care, we are focused on increasing our diversity and inclusiveness. One aspect of diversity is around age groups, and we are happy to say we celebrate all 5 generations - although we would love a few more under 23 and over 74 year olds! Having 5 generations brings energy, creativity, fresh ideas, wisdom, experience, resilience and hopefully a lot of surprises to keep us all on our toes. What's your favourite thing about working with numerous generations?

02.01.2022 The first episode of the Look 'n Cook series is here, and it's everyone's (but mostly Matt's) favourite: tacos! In this episode of Look 'n Cook Matt shows us how to cook tacos, including the best order to place your ingredients for the most delicious outcome. If you recreate this, please share on your socials or with us directly - we would love to see your creations!... To watch the video and to find out more about this incredible initiative that we have worked on in sponsorship with City of Playford, click here: https://www.feroscare.com.au//capacity-buildin/look-n-cook #PlayLookCook