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Why older Australians thrive in their own space
Home is where the health is! A major change is on the horizon for older Australians in 2025. The new Support at Home [i] program is replacing the Home Care Packages (HCP) Program beginning 1 July. This change reflects the government’s commitment to helping people remain in their homes for longer while staying healthy, active…
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Celebrating the launch of WA Seniors Peak Body
It’s official! As the custodian of the Seniors Peak Body, Advocare welcomed guests from across the aged care and community sectors to join us launch during Seniors Week in November 2024. Through this role, Advocare will represent the interests of more than 420,000 WA seniors to help ensure they are supported, connected and heard. The…
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Volunteering: Creating brighter lives for older people
Volunteering brightens an older person’s day, but it also brings plenty of benefits for our…
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Bringing information and support to WA communities
Did you know Advocare delivers a free, state-wide education program to community organisations, aged care…
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Stay steady, stay safe at home
A recent study by the University of Queensland has found residents having a fall in…
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Do you know a local volunteering legend?
Is there someone in your community who selflessly volunteers and could do with some recognition?…
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Padma’s story
Padma* lives in a residential aged care home and contacted Advocare with some concerns about…
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Celebrating the launch of WA Seniors Peak Body
It’s official! As the custodian of the Seniors Peak Body, Advocare welcomed guests from across…
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The difference human connection makes
In late 2023, a documentary series called Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones…
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Advocate Claire calls the Pilbara home
Meet Claire Tassone, Advocare’s first-ever Pilbara Outreach Advocate. Her story is a blend of passion,…
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Need more surprising reasons to volunteer?
We know volunteering brightens an older person’s day, but did you know there’s also an…
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Age is just a number, break the chains on Ageism Awareness Day!
This year October 9 is Ageism Awareness Day, a special day dedicated to raising awareness…
