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Meet Maria
I’m Maria and I’m 78 years old. After my husband died, I was really struggling with the grief and feeling lonely. I can’t drive and was too scared to leave the house. I was even finding it hard to make decisions. Everything was just overwhelming, even the garden where I normally like pottering. Then, I…
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Meet Brian
My name is Brian, and I am 78 years old. Not long ago, I was at risk of eviction and homelessness due to my mental health condition, which manifested as hoarding. Thanks to Advocare, who offers a care finder service in WA, my life has completely turned around. The Advocare team, along with other community…
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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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Celebrating the launch of WA Seniors Peak Body
It’s official! As the custodian of the Seniors Peak Body, Advocare welcomed guests from across…
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Isla’s long road to stability
Isla* aged 76, owned her own home. When she mentioned to her daughter she was…
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Rob’s story of uniting neighbours
“I was getting a bit worried about the lady who lives over the road from…
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Akash’s story
Akash* was given notice the service provider planned to terminate his level 4 Home Care…
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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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Discover the new Seniors Information Resource!
Navigating the many services and concessions available to seniors across WA just got easier. The…
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Support accessible homes for all ages
As a rapidly ageing population, we need housing that supports us across our entire lifespan,…
