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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. 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 development…
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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…
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Marking 10 years of support for WA Elder Abuse Helpline
In September 2024, Advocare marked the 10th anniversary of the WA Elder Abuse Helpline, a…
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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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Paving the way for a new CEO Bev Jowle
The Advocare team is preparing to welcome its incoming Chief Executive Officer, Bev Jowle, from…
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Advocare shares appointment of its new CEO
Advocare Incorporated is pleased to confirm the appointment of Bev Jowle as the incoming Chief…
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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…