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2026 WA Seniors Week Community Grants open
The 2026 WA Seniors Week Community Grants Program is funded by the Department of Communities and offers financial support to local governments, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations to celebrate the valuable contributions of older people in Western Australia. Whether you are planning a neighbourhood gathering, an intergenerational activity, or an event that reaches seniors, the…
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2026 WA Seniors Awards nominations open
We’re celebrating the seniors who inspire us! The 2026 WA Seniors Awards honour the remarkable impact of older Western Australians and those who support them. Don’t miss out! Nominations close Friday 14 August 2026, 5.00pm. Funded by the Department of Communities and coordinated by Advocare, the Seniors Peak Body of Western Australia, this prestigious event…
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2026 WA Seniors Week Community Grants open
The 2026 WA Seniors Week Community Grants Program is funded by the Department of Communities…
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2026 WA Seniors Awards nominations open
We’re celebrating the seniors who inspire us! The 2026 WA Seniors Awards honour the remarkable…
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Lifting the lid on cost-of-living pressures
Many older West Australians have tackled cost-of-living challenges throughout their lives, from post-war recovery and…
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Seniors speak: what older West Australians are saying
Not surprisingly, the rising cost of living was high on the agenda, with members highlighting…
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A lifetime of giving: honouring Lin Doust
Advocare was honoured to present the ‘Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award’ at Volunteering WA’s special…
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Placement sparks personal discovery
Curtin University Social Work student, Belinda James, has spent the past few months immersed in…
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Advance Australian Rights: join the journey
Australia is moving closer to a major international milestone, as momentum builds toward a United…
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Winter hydration winners
When the weather cools, it’s easy to think of dehydration as a summer issue. However,…
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Find rebates to secure your castle
It’s important we feel safe and secure in our homes. If you’re considering safety or…
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Case study: Greta boosts her safety and confidence
Greta was frustrated. She couldn’t find a service provider to help her purchase a falls…
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Seniors’ capability should be celebrated!
If you’ve spent time with a parent or loved one lately you may have noticed…
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Celebrating the life of Anne Moore
In our last edition of Newsbites we were privileged to speak with Anne Moore, the…