Aged care
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Volunteering: Colin Longworth’s lifelong dedication
Last month, at the WA Volunteer of the Year Awards our CEO, Bev Jowle presented…
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Yarning with the Interim ATSI Commissioner
Advocare team members Cynthia Dann and Garry Taylor were recently invited to attend a special…
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Survey does the talking for pets and older people
We’ve seen firsthand the joy our fluffier volunteers bring to the faces of the older…
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Free aged care help – Services Australia
Services Australia is a government organisation that offers free support to help you navigate aged…
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Joan’s Story
Joan*, a 68-year-old widow, unexpectedly became the primary caregiver for her two grandchildren, aged 10…
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Why older Australians thrive in their own space
Home is where the health is! A major change is on the horizon for older…
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Padma’s story
Padma* lives in a residential aged care home and contacted Advocare with some concerns about…
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The difference human connection makes
In late 2023, a documentary series called Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones…
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The long and winding road to reform
We’re six years in and (still) counting! The journey to aged care reform has been…