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AdvocateNT Shower Accessory by Craig Hubbard
AdvocateNT Soap Dispenser 2 Holds a range of 1 litre bottles Convenient facecloth clip Ideal for seniors and those with reduced mobility Keeps your shower essentials within reach! Included ShampooBody wash holder – Two Facecloth clips * – Strong Adhesive Tape -Alcohol Wipes * New version includes provision to hold two face clothswLocal Darwin Pickup…
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A call for help
Donate via gofund.me HELP Today, I have had a catastrophic hard drive failure on our web server. Configured as RAID our web site is hanging on in degraded mode. Since all my seniors advocacy is unfunded, I am reaching out for help. Each drive (2 in total) costs around AUD$150, if @followers can assist with…
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Updated: Stuart Park Bus Stop – Not accessibility compliant
An AI representation of Stuart Park Bus Stop #103 showing suggested shelter and seating as a bare minimum Bus Stop 103 – No shelter, no seating The above bus stop (#103) at Stuart Park is ridiculous, it does not meet even basic accessibility compliance requirements, it has no shelter from the harsh tropical weather, no…
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Darwin Showgrounds Accessibility Review
* AI representation only AdvocateNT is conducting an accessibility review in response to concerns raised by members of the community. Call to action Additional community feedback is welcomed, experiences, unanswered complaints, incidents etc. Accessibility means designing products, services, or environments so everyone can use and understand them, regardless of their abilities or access needs. It…
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Silencing those with lived experience
Silencing those with lived experience Silencing those with lived experience—often referred to as epistemic injustice—occurs when the voices, narratives, and embodied knowledge of marginalized or affected individuals are dismissed or devalued in favor of “objective” or institutional perspectives. This systemic exclusion frequently happens in healthcare, policymaking, and advocacy spaces The suppression of these narratives takes…
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – Stronger Together for our Elders Coming to Wagait Community Seniors’ morning tea August 19th 2026 As a SPARK member in the Northern Territory for Elder Abuse Action Australia, I am happy to attend Seniors Morning Teas in the DarwinPalmerston region to have informal chats as a introduction about Elder Abuse Action Australia…
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Elder Abuse Advocates and Lived Experience
Do people who have experienced elder abuse make good community advocates? Survivors of elder abuse make uniquely powerful community advocates. Their lived experience provides deep empathy and vital authenticity, allowing them to effectively challenge victim-blaming, break the stigma of abuse, and help shape trauma-informed early intervention programs. Strengths they bring to the table Relatability: Survivors…
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Wagait Shire Council – Seniors Morning Tea
Seniors Morning Tea hosted by Wagait Shire Council Advocate Northern Territory Event About Craig Hubbard Craig is the founder of AdvocateNT, supporting issues affecting older Territorians. With a background in business and information technology consulting across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, he has worked in sectors including health, policing, manufacturing and software engineering. A Northern…
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NT Health, Are you really serious?
Background NT Health control access to the Palmerston Regional Hospital Hydrotherapy pool, access is very restricted despite its original promise to Territorians, If you have a procedure at Royal Darwin or Palmerston hospitals then you may be granted strictly 6 weeks of 2 sessions per week at the pool for recovery regardless of successful recovery.…
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The original promise of the Palmerston hospital hydrotherapy pool
Based on public information about the original purpose of PRH hydrotherapy pool The hydrotherapy pool at the Palmerston Regional Hospital (PRH) in Darwin was officially opened in June 2019 with the primary purpose of providing a purpose-built, accessible facility for rehabilitation, pain management, and physiotherapy. It was specifically designed to support patients with complex mobility issues,…
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Filipiniana Senior Citizens Association NT Morning Tea
Filipinia Senior Citizens Association NT Morning Tea Filipiniana Senior Citizens Association NT Morning Tea 12th October 2026 Thank you Dory for the opportunity to speak to this wonderful Northern Territory community at Tracy Village today. An opportunity to discuss Ageism, Workplace Abuse, Elder Abuse, and local matters that impact seniors in our community. Filipinia Senior…
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Palmerston Dementia Alliance morning tea 10th Oct 2026
Community events are an important part of the Northern Territory community. We have many awesome organisations who support our community. Today we had a wonderful gathering at the Palmerston Dementia Alliance morning tea at the Durack Community Arts Center. A great opportunity to chat, explore virtual reality, have a massage, get a hair cut and…
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First Nations Foundation -Empowerment through knowledge
New publication from First Nations Foundation & Commonwealth Bank Financial Abuse Awareness Contents Understanding your power Healthy relationships & money What is financial abuse? Spotting the warning signs Key drivers the family and financial abuse Elder financial abuse Dealing with humbugging Preparing the right documents Getting support to recover financially Money matters and mental health…
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When work causes harm: Supporting recovery and work participation after bullying and harassment
Mental Health Professional Network Presented in partnership with Comcare This webinar will equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify the health impacts of workplace bullying and harassment, apply evidence-based clinical management approaches, and engage in strategies to support client and patient recovery and engagement in safe and sustainable work. Learning Outcomes Identify the physical, psychological and psychosocial impacts of workplace bullying and…