Join Injury Matters on Tuesday, 18 November, for an informative and action-focused forum discussing the newly updated National Falls Guidelines: Community Care, developed by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.

This event will take a Western Australian lens to the national guidelines, highlighting initiatives and practical strategies to reduce falls and support healthy ageing in our communities.

What to expect:

• Insights from the WA Falls Report
• Overview of the National Falls Guidelines – Community Care
• Detailed overview of key recommendations focusing on: home safety, exercise, balance and mobility, osteoporosis and bone health
• Opportunities to get involved in falls prevention

Who should attend?

This event is suitable for anyone working with older adults in the community, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Primary Care Practitioners, Support Workers, Community Aged Care Workers, and GPs.

Event details: 

• Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
• Cost: FREE
• This is a hybrid event; you can join us in person or online
• In person: Join us at The Hub, Bentley Technology Park. Canapes and networking will be available
• Online: Participants can join via Microsoft Teams

Speaker details

• Suzanne Butler, General Manager – Injury Prevention: An overview of the National Falls Guidelines
• Faye Baker, Acting Senior Occupational Therapist & Mandy Peacock, Occupational Therapist: Best practices and recommendations for Home Safety
• Professor Anne-Marie Hill, PhD: Best practice and recommendations for Osteoporosis and Bone Health
• Tony Petta, Senior Falls Physiotherapist: Best practice and recommendations for Exercise, Balance and Mobility
• Hannes Holly: A practical example of an exercise program

In-person registration

Online registration