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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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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…
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Catch Hazel at Lancelin CRC
Our friends at the Lancelin Community Resources Centre (CRC) have been hosting one of our…
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Yarning with the Interim ATSI Commissioner
Advocare team members Cynthia Dann and Garry Taylor were recently invited to attend a special…
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WEAAD 2025: Starting conversations that matter
This year’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) campaign took us from leafy vineyards to…
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Keeping people and pets together
‘POOPS WA’… seeing this abbreviation can quickly stop people in their tracks, however the good…
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Stay on your feet: Busting myths on falls
Our colleagues at Injury Matters are committed to helping older people stay safe. As we…
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Help shape the future of Advance Care Planning
End-of-life planning is something that affects us all, but it can be hard to talk…
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Our new guide for Seniors Peak Body
We’re keen to introduce you to our newest team member whose role is to steer…
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The new Statement of Rights – it’s a big deal
Last year, Australia’s Aged Care Act underwent a significant review. In November, the new Act…