Art
Feros Village residents are battling against dementia in Grand Gamers project, as a study shows video games help to re-engage cognitive skills and improve memory.
Gran Slam is taking the art world by storm – the performance poetry masterclass and filmmaking project aimed at seniors is proving that the wordsmiths of wisdom still have a lot to say. And they’re not afraid to say it! The project has launched at this year’s Byron Writers Festival.
Volunteer Jaydee (left) with volunteer Jane (right) and their handmade cards for lonely clients Jaydee may be 77 years old, but she’s not slowing down anytime soon. A volunteer Kindness Champion with Feros Care, Jaydee spends her time checking in on lonely Feros Care clients. With her two days per week in the office, she […]
Rebecca was diagnosed with autism at age four. Her supportive family not only understood but allowed Rebecca to be herself, along with her brother who also has autism.
But growing up with autism was not without its trials, particularly at school, where Rebecca attended mainstream classes until year four. She was then moved out of the classroom into the Learning Support Service within the school where she sometimes felt isolated from her classmates. During these years, art became her refuge, offering comfort and joy.
Charlie is a proud individual with autism and ADHD who identifies as nonbinary. Her story reflects her personal growth through self-awareness, the significance of reaching out for support, expressing her needs and aspirations, and turning her challenges into steppingstones.
