Advocacy
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Rewind: Older Australians deserve more than stereotypes
As we reflect on the year that was, our Seniors Peak Body Manager, Bianca Marson…
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Tackling overspends: Gita and Charlie’s story
Ever had to deal with a confusing ‘overspend’ notice from your aged care services provider?…
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Reconnecting older people is our business
Recently, the care finder team met Mr Smith*, whose health situation changed drastically beyond their…
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Meet Almetra: A new treasure in the Goldfields
Since starting as Advocare’s Regional Outreach Advocate for the Goldfields-Esperance region in July, Almetra has…
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Where to for the sandwich generation?
It’s 7.30am. You’re scrambling to make the kids lunches when you realise their uniforms are…
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Elderspeak: The polite ageism we need to end
Maria is 88 and lives in residential aged care in Western Australia. After a series…
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Ageism. It’s time to call it out!
Ageism remains one of the most accepted forms of discrimination in society today. It shows…
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Catch Hazel at Lancelin CRC
Our friends at the Lancelin Community Resources Centre (CRC) have been hosting one of our…
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WEAAD 2025: Starting conversations that matter
This year’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) campaign took us from leafy vineyards to…
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Joan’s Story
Joan*, a 68-year-old widow, unexpectedly became the primary caregiver for her two grandchildren, aged 10…