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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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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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Bankwest’s digital banking workshops near 1000 attendees
Bankwest has been a part of the fabric of Western Australia for almost 130 years…
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Frontline staff commit to standing strong for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2024 has come and gone, but older people are…
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The long and winding road to reform
We’re six years in and (still) counting! The journey to aged care reform has been…
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The impact on older people when adult children move home
Western Australia has wonderful resources for parents of young children. You can phone Ngala any…
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Food for thought on the importance of complaints
When it comes to living in an aged care home, the comfort and well-being of…
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Advocare appointed Peak Body for Seniors in WA!
Advocare is thrilled to announce that we have been chosen as the new independent peak…