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A care finder bringing out the best
Meet Sean Digney, who joined Advocare’s care finder program in October 2024. He shares how his role as a care finder each day varies and always presents an opportunity to learn something from every client he works alongside. Before transitioning into the aged care space, Sean spent more than five years working in the homelessness…
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Seniors reference group gets off to a good start
Advocare was proud to host the inaugural meeting of the Seniors Peak Body Consumers Reference Group on Wednesday, 10 December 2025 marking an important first step in strengthening the collective voice of older Western Australians. As WA’s Seniors Peak Body, Advocare established this reference group to make sure older people’s voices are at the centre…
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A care finder bringing out the best
Meet Sean Digney, who joined Advocare’s care finder program in October 2024. He shares how…
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Seniors reference group gets off to a good start
Advocare was proud to host the inaugural meeting of the Seniors Peak Body Consumers Reference…
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What does Mum or Dad want? Respecting choice as our parents grow older
There comes a time when the dynamic with our parents begins to shift. The people…
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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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Motion by the Ocean excites hearts and minds
Motion by the Ocean was one of the organisation finalists in the recent 2025 WA…
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Meet Diana: flying the flag for volunteer visitors
For more than six years, Diana has been quietly making a big difference to the…
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Sharing insights to drive the future for WA Seniors
Advocare is proudly partnering with the Road Safety Commission WA on the ‘Wiser Driver Road Safety’ program. For us, being a part…
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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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Travelling Perth on the cheap!
We’re big fans of keeping older adults connected with their communities and public transport can…
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Take the Pride In Our Work survey
La Trobe University is keen to hear from people working or volunteering in residential aged…
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Nominations to lift up local volunteers
Advocare is proudly sponsoring an award in this year’s 2026 WA Volunteer of the Year…
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Helping future carers – WA Carers Strategy
The WA State Government is developing a new Western Australia (WA) Carers Strategy – and…