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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 the impact of fuel prices, and how these pressures are affecting older people across the state. Find out what else was talked about, and learn about our new cost-of-living survey. Housing was another major focus, particularly the challenges many older…
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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 Nations Convention on the Human Rights of Older Persons. How can you help make it happen? While conventions exist for children, people with disability, women and other groups, there is still no binding global treaty dedicated specifically for the rights…
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Putting mental health first for everyone
Did you know 1 in 5 Australians will experience mental illness in any given year?…
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Bankwest’s digital banking workshops near 1000 attendees
Bankwest has been a part of the fabric of Western Australia for almost 130 years…
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Connection between neglect and hearing loss in older Aussies
One of the different forms of elder abuse is neglect. For many hearing-impaired older Australians…
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Forging stronger connections for residents and staff
Did you know Advocare delivers free, on-site information sessions on topics like protecting the rights…
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Frontline staff commit to standing strong for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2024 has come and gone, but older people are…
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Therese’s unexpected bonus volunteer
Inge is one of the newest volunteers in our Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS).…
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Christine’s got the Great Southern covered
Christine spreads Advocare cheer across the Great Southern, advocating for older people’s rights. With a…
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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…
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The impact on older people when adult children move home
Western Australia has wonderful resources for parents of young children. You can phone Ngala any…
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Food for thought on the importance of complaints
When it comes to living in an aged care home, the comfort and well-being of…
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Advocare appointed Peak Body for Seniors in WA!
Advocare is thrilled to announce that we have been chosen as the new independent peak…