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Seniors speak: what older West Australians are saying
Not surprisingly, the rising cost of living was high on the agenda, with members highlighting the impact of fuel prices, and how these pressures are affecting older people across the state. Find out what else was talked about, and learn about our new cost-of-living survey. Housing was another major focus, particularly the challenges many older…
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Advance Australian Rights: join the journey
Australia is moving closer to a major international milestone, as momentum builds toward a United Nations Convention on the Human Rights of Older Persons. How can you help make it happen? While conventions exist for children, people with disability, women and other groups, there is still no binding global treaty dedicated specifically for the rights…
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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…