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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 but haven’t quite got there. The nomination deadline has been extended by a week to *Friday 21 August*. The 2026 Seniors Awards is your opportunity to shine a light on the amazing work of seniors, community groups, and organisations in our…
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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 raising families on a single income, to periods of recession and uncertainty. These experiences build resilience and ability to adapt when times are tough. Advocare is keen to learn how older people are managing the current cost-of living challenges, and…
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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…