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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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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…
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The heat is (almost) on!
Many of us are looking forward to some sunshine after a record-breaking winter of rain…
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Repair Café: A fix for building community spirit
Recently, we discovered the Repair Café in North Perth. This is a fabulous community-based initiative…
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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…