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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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Help tackling transport services online
If you need a confidence boost in tackling driver’s licence paperwork, and accessing the Department…
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Have a Go News birthday milestone and new treats
Have you heard Have a Go News, one of WA’s iconic independent family-owned publications, is…
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Deadline extended for 2026 Seniors Awards
Great news if you’ve been intending to lodge a nomination for this year’s Seniors Awards…
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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…