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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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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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Paving the way for a new CEO Bev Jowle
The Advocare team is preparing to welcome its incoming Chief Executive Officer, Bev Jowle, from…
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Advocare shares appointment of its new CEO
Advocare Incorporated is pleased to confirm the appointment of Bev Jowle as the incoming Chief…
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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…