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When an Advocate met an Advocare founder
Later this year Advocare reaches another time milestone and leading up to it, we’ll be taking time to reflect on our journey and catch up with some of the people who have contributed along the way to our 30-year history. The first in our series is Maureen Helen, Advocare’s first leader. Can you believe almost
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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 is already making an impact even if she thinks she’s still finding her feet. Nat Fay has always been drawn to roles that create positive outcomes. So, when the opportunity came up at Advocare, it felt like the perfect fit.
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Free sessions to unpack Aged Care Act
Big changes are coming to aged care. From the start of November, a new Aged…
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Planning ahead: Life after driving in Australia
We plan for so many things as we get older – finances, downsizing, and even…
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Out and about with Advocare
The last few months of the year are busy ones for Advocare’s community development and…
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Sporting a cold or hay fever: a fast guide
This time of year can be glorious with all those colourful, sprouting flowers heralding the…
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Protecting your peace of mind when family or friends can’t
Many people assume their families will support them as they age. However, for some people…
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Where to for the sandwich generation?
It’s 7.30am. You’re scrambling to make the kids lunches when you realise their uniforms are…
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Elderspeak: The polite ageism we need to end
Maria is 88 and lives in residential aged care in Western Australia. After a series…
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Checking in as our Home Care Pilot checks out
Launched in 2022, the Home Care Check-In Pilot set out to support older Australians at…
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Ageism. It’s time to call it out!
Ageism remains one of the most accepted forms of discrimination in society today. It shows…
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Seniors Peak Forum – forming the future
Advocare recently presented a Seniors Peak Body Forum to bring together representatives from community service…
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Staff profile: Listening, laughing and learning – Anne Smith
See a familiar face? You may already have met Anne on one of her Perth…
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Volunteering: Colin Longworth’s lifelong dedication
Last month, at the WA Volunteer of the Year Awards our CEO, Bev Jowle presented…