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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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EPG & EPA: What you can and can’t do
Being appointed as an Enduring Guardian or Enduring Attorney by an older person in your…
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Why older Australians thrive in their own space
Home is where the health is! A major change is on the horizon for older…
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Discover the new Seniors Information Resource!
Navigating the many services and concessions available to seniors across WA just got easier. The…
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Support accessible homes for all ages
As a rapidly ageing population, we need housing that supports us across our entire lifespan,…
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Meet our new CEO
Advocare’s new CEO started in November, Bev Jowle. Bev’s career has spanned almost the entire…
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Volunteering: Creating brighter lives for older people
Volunteering brightens an older person’s day, but it also brings plenty of benefits for our…
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Bringing information and support to WA communities
Did you know Advocare delivers a free, state-wide education program to community organisations, aged care…
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Stay steady, stay safe at home
A recent study by the University of Queensland has found residents having a fall in…
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Do you know a local volunteering legend?
Is there someone in your community who selflessly volunteers and could do with some recognition?…
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Celebrating the launch of WA Seniors Peak Body
It’s official! As the custodian of the Seniors Peak Body, Advocare welcomed guests from across…
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The difference human connection makes
In late 2023, a documentary series called Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones…
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Advocate Claire calls the Pilbara home
Meet Claire Tassone, Advocare’s first-ever Pilbara Outreach Advocate. Her story is a blend of passion,…