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Meet our 2026 Seniors Awards finalists
Together with the Department of Communities, and Lotterywest, Advocare is preparing to recognise the achievements of 15 outstanding individuals, businesses and local governments across the state as 2026 finalists. Once again, the Seniors Awards judging panel has been inspired and moved by the amazing work of all nominees. During Seniors Week on 13 November, finalists,…
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Celebrating WA Seniors Week and winners
WA Seniors Week happens from 8 to 15 November and provides the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the contributions of older West Australians and their participation in community life. Who have been successful in scoring a grant for their Seniors Week event? For a second year, Advocare coordinated the Seniors Week Community Grant scheme funded…
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Housing – it’s your move
Choosing where to live in your senior years is one of life’s most important decisions.…
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Carey’s story: protecting your safety
If you know someone who is experiencing elder abuse – or you suspect it’s happening…
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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?…