Participant Stories
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.
Justin’s move from Alice Springs to South Australia was a welcome fresh start for his mum and siblings, who were seeking stronger connection to health and support services. Justin, a proud Warlpiri and Arrernte man, faced challenges growing up and those challenges became more pronounced as he transitioned into adulthood. His early years in the […]
At the ripe age of 30, Haylee, bursting with her usual bubbly energy, announced to her parents, “It’s my turn now please.” Seeing her two sisters and brother grow up and move out of home, she was itching to do the same. Having Down syndrome was not an obstacle as far as Haylee was concerned.
Being loving parents, only wanting the best for their daughter, her parents did have some reservations. But Haylee was determined to stand on her own two feet and live as an independent woman. Seven years down the track Haylee has proven it was a great decision.
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.
Liam’s life is an exciting adventure of imagination, creativity and visual expression. Living with autism and an intellectual disability, he has turned his love for writing and illustrating science fiction and fantasy novels into an exciting success story, with some side-kick support from Feros Care and the NDIS. From his earliest years, Liam found his […]
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.
At a glance, Rory is the embodiment of a typical 10 year old boy – brimming with energy as he indulges in soccer, basketball, biking, and playful tussles with his older brother. Yet, his first decade was filled with milestones that were far from the typical, including the ability to blow out his birthday candles. […]
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.
In 2011, while gearing up for an event, Grant sustained a spinal cord injury when he crashed riding at his local mountain bike park. He said that following the accident, Feros Care’s support through the NDIS was invaluable, working with him to establish his plan and tackle his new life as a paraplegic.
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.
As a young girl Eireann was a powerhouse athlete with diplegic cerebral palsy. She was so good in fact that from ages 7-12 she reigned supreme as a Para Athletic champion. Back then, Eireann’s NDIS support provided her physical therapy and community connection to chase her athletic dreams.
