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2026 WA Seniors Week Community Grants open
The 2026 WA Seniors Week Community Grants Program is funded by the Department of Communities and offers financial support to local governments, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations to celebrate the valuable contributions of older people in Western Australia. Whether you are planning a neighbourhood gathering, an intergenerational activity, or an event that reaches seniors, the…
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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 impact of older Western Australians and those who support them. Don’t miss out! Nominations close Friday 14 August 2026, 5.00pm. Funded by the Department of Communities and coordinated by Advocare, the Seniors Peak Body of Western Australia, this prestigious event…
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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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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…
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Nominations to lift up local volunteers
Advocare is proudly sponsoring an award in this year’s 2026 WA Volunteer of the Year…
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Seniors reference group gets off to a good start
Advocare was proud to host the inaugural meeting of the Seniors Peak Body Consumers Reference…