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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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Helping future carers – WA Carers Strategy
The WA State Government is developing a new Western Australia (WA) Carers Strategy – and…
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Annual Report 2024-25 – creating change and connections
The past year has been one of both growth and consolidation for the committed Advocare…
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Honouring our 2025 WA Seniors Awards winners
On Friday 14 November, a group of amazing, community-minded people joined us in the Government…
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Congratulations to WA Seniors Awards finalists
Together with the Department of Communities, Advocare is preparing to recognise the achievements of 14…
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Reconnecting older people is our business
Recently, the care finder team met Mr Smith*, whose health situation changed drastically beyond their…
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Standing up for dignity in our health system
Have you heard of ‘bed blocking’ in the current public debate about hospital pressures? It’s…
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What in the Gen X! Workforce ageism is rife
It’s Ageism Awareness Day in October and a great time to revisit a piece written…
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Volunteering: Students change lives, one visit at a time
Student volunteers with the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) bring energy, cultural diversity, and…
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Capturing the power of the cuppa
Most of us have experienced the value of sharing a cuppa, chat and a biscuit…
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Meet Almetra: A new treasure in the Goldfields
Since starting as Advocare’s Regional Outreach Advocate for the Goldfields-Esperance region in July, Almetra has…
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Look out – driver’s license scam!
Be aware there have been fake AI-generated articles and videos claiming there is an Australia-wide…
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Take part – survey on chronic illness
If you have lived experience with chronic illness, you’re invited to take part in this…