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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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Tapping into the regional heart – new Team Leader
A few months into her role at Advocare as our new Regional Team Leader, Nat…
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Financial counsellors help make missing ends meet
Struggling with mounting bills and not sure how to get on top of it? People…
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Confidence at every turn: Wiser Driver project update
Advocare has been supporting the rights of older people for more than 25 years. We are excited to be partnering with…
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What do Mum and Dad want? Respecting choice as our parents grow older
There comes a time when the dynamic with our parents begins to shift. The people…
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Rewind: Older Australians deserve more than stereotypes
As we reflect on the year that was, our Seniors Peak Body Manager, Bianca Marson…
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Motion by the Ocean excites hearts and minds
Motion by the Ocean was one of the organisation finalists in the recent 2025 WA…
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Meet Diana: flying the flag for volunteer visitors
For more than six years, Diana has been quietly making a big difference to the…
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Sharing insights to drive the future for WA Seniors
Advocare is proudly partnering with the Road Safety Commission WA on the ‘Wiser Driver Road Safety’ program. For us, being a part…
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A care finder bringing out the best
Meet Sean Digney, who joined Advocare’s care finder program in October 2024. He shares how…
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Tackling overspends: Gita and Charlie’s story
Ever had to deal with a confusing ‘overspend’ notice from your aged care services provider?…
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Travelling Perth on the cheap!
We’re big fans of keeping older adults connected with their communities and public transport can…
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Take the Pride In Our Work survey
La Trobe University is keen to hear from people working or volunteering in residential aged…