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When an Advocate met an Advocare founder
Later this year Advocare reaches another time milestone and leading up to it, we’ll be taking time to reflect on our journey and catch up with some of the people who have contributed along the way to our 30-year history. The first in our series is Maureen Helen, Advocare’s first leader. Can you believe almost
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Tapping into the regional heart – new Team Leader
A few months into her role at Advocare as our new Regional Team Leader, Nat is already making an impact even if she thinks she’s still finding her feet. Nat Fay has always been drawn to roles that create positive outcomes. So, when the opportunity came up at Advocare, it felt like the perfect fit.
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Padma’s story
Padma* lives in a residential aged care home and contacted Advocare with some concerns about…
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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,…
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Need more surprising reasons to volunteer?
We know volunteering brightens an older person’s day, but did you know there’s also an…
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Age is just a number, break the chains on Ageism Awareness Day!
This year October 9 is Ageism Awareness Day, a special day dedicated to raising awareness…
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Marking 10 years of support for WA Elder Abuse Helpline
In September 2024, Advocare marked the 10th anniversary of the WA Elder Abuse Helpline, a…
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Think abuse is always physical?
In late September 2024, the WA Government launched the ‘Coercion Hurts’ campaign to raise awareness…
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Advocare’s Seniors Week special events
We’re looking forward to celebrating one of our favourite times of the year – WA…
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Putting mental health first for everyone
Did you know 1 in 5 Australians will experience mental illness in any given year?…
