Capacity Building Projects
For Joshua, a young man with Level 3 autism spectrum disorder, an intellectual disability, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, finding meaningful work wasn’t easy. But with determination and the right support, he’s made his dream of working come true, and built a routine that fills him with pride and independence. When setting his goals with his local […]
After sustaining a TPD (Total Permanent Disability) from a workplace injury as a nurse, Bernice faced a daunting seven-year journey of recovery. The thought of returning to the workforce seemed overwhelming, especially since nursing, a career she once thrived in, was no longer an option. With limited computer skills and lacking some confidence, Bernice felt […]
At Feros Care, we are promoting the co-design movement within the disability services sector. Through intentional engagements Feros Care is continually working with our community to help us better identify, design, and implement projects that are driven by people with disability for people with disability.
Welcome to Community in Makay is a network of government departments and local organisations like Feros Care working together to help recently released from custody individuals transition back into the community.
At Feros Care, we believe that when people work together, amazing things can happen. And that’s exactly what we’re seeing in our Disability Employment Workshops in the Australian Capital Territory. With the third series done and dusted, we’re super excited about the progress we’ve made with peer-supporting people with disability to find meaningful work. Over 78 professionals from different fields – such as employment, education, and advocacy – have joined forces at the workshops to tackle disability employment issues. In our latest workshop, 26 experts brainstormed strategies to make a real difference, and the passion in the room was incredible.
Self-advocacy is an important skill for everyone to develop – especially for those who have particular disability support needs and are unsure how to articulate them. Feros Care developed this program in collaboration with renowned advocate Yenn Purkis. The Foundational Guide to Self-Advocacy online program promises a supportive, peer-led environment that empowers participants to articulate their needs and desires more effectively.
Standard employment isn’t the right fit for Dave. But thanks to Career Journey he has discovered what is, and how to pursue it. Since Covid entered our lives, the way we view employment structure has changed. The 9-5 workforce stereotype is no longer the norm, with work-from-home and hybrid opportunities becoming more common. People have […]
Feros Care recently hosted their very first “Career Journey” program in the Whitsunday paradise. It was quite a big deal because it brought together 11 really determined people with disability, each one with a big entrepreneurial dream.
“Try Before You Ride” has set a precedent for future initiatives, proving that with proper support and information, apprehensions about public transport can turn into confidence and enthusiasm. This event was a significant step towards empowering individuals and enriching their lives with the freedom and independence that confident travel brings.
You’ll now find Daniel kicking goals working at a not-for-profit disability service provider, and he couldn’t be happier. He secured the part-time job soon after the Feros Care Work Experience Program, armed with newfound professional confidence and a readiness to take on challenges.
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 stepping stones.
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.
