Feros Talks

Lonely people have a 25% increased risk of death - the equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes or having six alcoholic drinks per day. So with one in four Australians identifying as lonely, what can we do to lead the change towards a more connected future?  

The Virtual Social Centre allows you to meet people online, stay connected, and have new experiences, all from the comfort of your home.

You can find resources and information to support your journey on feroscare.com.au/podcast

In the past year, we’ve seen a rise in suicide across Australia. However - outside of R U OK Day and World Suicide Prevention Day – very few people are having meaningful conversations about suicide and mental health. Here's why the conversation needs to change.

Beyond Blue is 24/7 support for anxiety and depression, with free online support to talk to a counsellor. 

Lifeline provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to crisis support and suicide prevention.

If you or someone you know is struggling mentally contact Lifeline on 131114

Mark Payne doesn't just live one-handed. He thrives one-handed. From doing a marathon in a wheelchair to kickboxing and writing a cookbook for one-handed people, Mark’s here to tell us what it's like to get around in a society that isn't really set up for you – and how you can still make the most of it.

It doesn’t matter what your ability is, or what kind of barriers you’ve previously come up against. We’re here to work with you. 

You can find resources and information from the experts to support your journey on feroscare.com.au/podcast

Since 2008, statistics for volunteering in Australia have been steadily decreasing. Aussies simply have less time for recreation, less time for leisure, and certainly less time for social and community interaction. So, considering the benefits to wider society - what can we do to change those stats?

Interested in volunteering? Visit feroscare.com.au/volunteer to be matched with the perfect visitor. 

You can find resources and information to support your journey on feroscare.com.au/podcast

Intersectionality. If you haven’t heard of it – it’s what happens when various aspects of a person’s identity can expose them to multiple forms of discrimination. And while the solutions aren't simple, having conversations about intersectionality is an important step in the right direction.

Find out more about our community projects and the co-design principles going a long way.  

You can find more information on all of our co-design projects on feroscare.com.au/podcast

As a nation, Australia has the highest proportion of older people living in institutional care. Only 20% of Australians live in a multi-generational household, and many of those are adults who haven't yet moved out of home. So why don't Aussies want to share a home with their elderly parents?

Find out how to support your own elderly parents to stay in their own home, or live with you in your home.

You can find resources and information from the experts to support your journey on feroscare.com.au/podcast

Despite an increasing awareness in society among how various disabilities present, and how they impact people, invisible disability is still misunderstood. So why is that – and what can we do to change it? 

We’ve engaged neurodivergent advocate and author Yenn Purkis to deliver this course, designed to support you to harness your strengths and validate your lived experience. It provides you with practical steps you can take to manage your environments sharing and expressing your authentic self.

You can find resources and information from the experts to support your journey on feroscare.com.au/podcast

Is life just about luck, or is it about hard work too? What happy memories do people carry most with them? And what do they wish they did differently? We go into our community and interview those who have worked directly with the elderly for the longest periods of time. 

Check out some of the wonderful projects highlighting people's stories from every walk of life.

You can find more information on all of our Grow Bold projects on feroscare.com.au/podcast

If you're a carer, you're more than likely feeling some level of burn-out. But although there's some respite available, it's not always enough. Here are real life stories from carers who have shifted their life to the side to allow for their loved ones, and how they're managing to avoid burnout territory. 

Resources and information from the experts to support your journey as a carer on feroscare.com.au/podcast

Part two of real-life stories on what it's like to be a full-time carer - plus a clinical perspective on what carers can do to seek more support. 

Resources and information from the experts to support your journey as a carer on feroscare.com.au/podcast