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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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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…
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Be part of changing the guardianship landscape
The ‘Guardianship and Administration Act 1990’ sounds very formal but for many people in our…
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Survey does the talking for pets and older people
We’ve seen firsthand the joy our fluffier volunteers bring to the faces of the older…
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Our new office in the Pilbara
We’re proud to announce Advocare has added another regional office to our locations around WA.…
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Free aged care help – Services Australia
Services Australia is a government organisation that offers free support to help you navigate aged…
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Happiness calendar – save the date each day
Happiness isn’t just a feeling… it’s an action and a choice you can make every…
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Coercive control and the covert abuse of older people
Coercive control is a manipulative form of abuse that can start off innocently by the…
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Take a tour of our new website
In March, we launched our new website to the world! Huge thanks to Lotterywest who…
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Elephant in the Room – elder abuse event
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD, 15 June) is just around the corner. The Advocare…