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SUMMARY:Using Social Media to Promote Health and Prevent Injuries
DESCRIPTION:Social media has become a powerful tool in health promotion and injury prevention by enabling organisations and professionals to reach large and diverse audiences quickly and effectively. It plays a critical role in raising awareness\, facilitating behaviour change\, engaging communities\, gathering data\, and promoting advocacy and activism. \nJoin Injury Matters\, with guest speaker Alecia Hancock\, on Wednesday\, 29 April from 10:00 am – 11:30 for the “Using Social Media to Promote Health and Prevent Injuries” webinar. Together we will explore: \n\nUnderstanding the role of social media in health promotion and injury prevention\nUsing storytelling and plain-language messaging to increase engagement and advocacy\nChoosing the right platforms and content types for education and behaviour change\nSimple frameworks participants can apply immediately\, even with limited capacity\n\nWho is this suitable for? \nThis webinar is suitable for Health Promotion Officers\, Injury Prevention Professionals\, Public Health Officers\, Community Engagement Officers\, Community Health Workers\, and Early-career Policy Advocates. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/know-injury-using-social-media-to-promote-health-and-prevent-injuries/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Know Injury
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SUMMARY:Preventing eRideable Injuries in Western Australia
DESCRIPTION:e-Rideables are rapidly emerging as a popular mode of transport in Australia\, offering a convenient\, cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative for short trips. However\, this rise in popularity has been accompanied by a rise in injury rates\, with hospitals reporting more cases of fractures\, head injuries and collisions involving riders and pedestrians. It was seen that St John WA responded to 120 incidents in 2021\, increasing to 276 in 2022\, 453 in 2023\, and 539 in 2024. \nRecently\, the Parliament of Western Australia released the “Inquiry into the safety\, regulation and penalties associated with the use of electric powered mobility devices”. It highlighted the need for urgent public education. \nJoin Injury Matters for the “Preventing eRideable Injuries in Western Australia” webinar on 19 May 2026\, 10:00 am – 11:00 am. This webinar will explore: \n\nThe incidence of eRideable injuries in WA\nAn overview of current legislation\, including key outcomes and recommendations from the recent WA Inquiry\nCharacteristics and behaviours of eRiders\nAn example of a practical eRideable education program\n\nYour speakers:  \n\nRoisin Sweeney\, Injury Matters\nPaul Roberts\, UWA\nJosh Curulli\, WestCycle\n\nWho should attend? \nThis webinar is suitable for Local Government Professionals\, Community Engagement Officers\, Community Development Officers\, Health Promotion Officers\, Policy Makers\, Road Safety Stakeholders. \nRegister here \n \n 
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/know-injury-preventing-erideable-injuries-in-western-australia/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Know Injury
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SUMMARY:Recognising and Responding to Elder Abuse in Older Adults Workshop - Geraldton
DESCRIPTION:Elder abuse is a serious public health and social issue\, estimated to effect 1 in 6 older adults in Western Australia. It can take many forms\, including financial\, social\, physical\, sexual\, psychological and emotional abuse\, and neglect\, and can occur in a range of different settings. Elder abuse can have ongoing health impacts on an individual\, such as physical injury\, poor mental health and increased risk of premature entry into residential aged care. \nAs with many forms of abuse\, it can be difficult for an individual experiencing elder abuse to speak out. It is vital that health and community professionals working with older adults in WA carry the skills to recognise and respond to elder abuse to ensure the safety of their clients and provide support to make informed decisions about their ongoing safety and wellbeing. \nJoin Injury Matters\, Advocare and Regional Alliance West for the ‘Recognising and Responding to Elder Abuse in Older Adults’ workshop\, where we will explore: \n\nElder abuse and its impact on older adults\nHow to recognise and respond to elder abuse\nOptions for clients experiencing elder abuse\nThe Elder Abuse Protocol and 5-step approach for action against elder abuse\nUnderstanding patient rights\nRecognising financial abuse from family members\nHow hospital staff can support patients\nAdvocare and how they can assist you\nHow Regional Alliance West can support you\n\nWho should attend? \nThis webinar is for anyone working with older adults\, including home care service providers\, carers and support workers\, community workers\, and health and allied health professionals. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/know-injury-recognising-and-responding-to-elder-abuse-in-older-adults-workshop-geraldton/
LOCATION:Geraldton Health Campus\, 51-85 Shenton Street\, Geraldton\, 6530
CATEGORIES:Know Injury
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