In 2022-23, alcohol accounted for over half of all drug-related hospitalisations, with 80,439 or 60% of Australians hospitalised.
New Year Sector Breakfast 31 January 2025 Presented by WACOSS, the 2025 New Year Sector Breakfast invites members and guests to celebrate the community sector’s...
Australians experience health loss from diseases and injuries at various stages of life.
Summer brings warmer weather, outdoor activities, and increased water-related activities. As a water-loving nation, being able to enjoy the water safely is a priority for...
WACOSS Heat Vulnerability Project – New Website launch This new platform is designed to provide updates, data, and resources to address the challenges of extreme...
As the weather warms up and outdoor activities grow in popularity, the importance of ensuring safety during recreation and leisure is essential. Whether it’s hiking,...
Rachel Murray, Senior Health Promotion OfficerRoyal Life Saving Society of WA Injury Matters recently connected with Rachel Murray of Royal Life Saving Society WA to...
2023 causes of death data The Australian Bureau of Statistics has recently released the 2023 Australian Causes of Death. When breaking down the Western Australia...
Violence against anyone is unacceptable, and we have a shared responsibility to stop family and domestic violence. By actively working to prevent violence through promoting...
Injury Matters has recently updated Know Injury regional fact sheets to provide valuable insights into injury trends and prevention strategies for regional WA.
RAP Ready Forum Are you RAP Ready? Hosted by Danny Ford and Tim Muirhead, Reconciliation WA present this free online forum to support organisations commencing...
David Sullivan, Manager of Membership and ProjectsSafeFarms WA Injury Matters recently #connected with David Sullivan of SafeFarms WA to learn more about the work and...