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Meet our 2026 Seniors Awards finalists
Together with the Department of Communities, and Lotterywest, Advocare is preparing to recognise the achievements of 15 outstanding individuals, businesses and local governments across the state as 2026 finalists. Once again, the Seniors Awards judging panel has been inspired and moved by the amazing work of all nominees. During Seniors Week on 13 November, finalists,…
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Celebrating WA Seniors Week and winners
WA Seniors Week happens from 8 to 15 November and provides the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the contributions of older West Australians and their participation in community life. Who have been successful in scoring a grant for their Seniors Week event? For a second year, Advocare coordinated the Seniors Week Community Grant scheme funded…
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Think abuse is always physical?
In late September 2024, the WA Government launched the ‘Coercion Hurts’ campaign to raise awareness…
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Advocare’s Seniors Week special events
We’re looking forward to celebrating one of our favourite times of the year – WA…
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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…