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SUMMARY:Supporting the Ageing Well Expo 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Injury Matters team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy\, active ageing. \nYour health\, independence\, and quality of life matter\, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources. \nCome and have a chat with us at this annual two-day event where you are encouraged to prepare for the future and age well with confidence. \nDiscover expert advice\, practical tools\, and trusted resources designed to support every stage of ageing and help you make informed choices for your future – your future\, your way\, and our team will provide information on proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®. \nPerth Ageing Well Expo:\nFriday\, July 31 and Saturday\, August 1\nTime: 9.30am to 4.00pm\nLocation: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre \nFor further information head to the official Perth Ageing Well Expo website. \nKeep up to date at the Perth Ageing Well Facebook page. \n#ageingwellexpo\n@ageingwellexpo
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/stay-on-your-feet-supporting-the-ageing-well-expo-2026/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21\, Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260916T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260916T200000
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SUMMARY:Empowering Healthy Ageing: See Well\, Stay Steady\, Be Informed
DESCRIPTION:Join Injury Matters and the WA Centre for Health and Ageing on Wednesday\, 16 September 2026\, from 5:00 pm – 7:45 pm for the “Empowering Healthy Ageing: See Well\, Stay Steady\, Be Informed” event. \nAs Australia’s population ages\, healthy ageing is an increasingly important area of research. Join us for an insightful evening with leading researchers as we explore evidence-based approaches to prevent falls and promote healthy ageing. This event offers the perfect opportunity to connect\, learn and spark new ideas. \nHear from a range of speakers: \n\nDr Chiara Naseri – From Research to Routine Care: Making Patient Falls Prevention Education Sustainable Across St John of God Hospitals\nDr Cheng Yen Loo – Getting the Message Across: Experiences of older Chinese patients accessing health information in hospital with a focus on falls prevention\nDr Abadi Gebre – Cardiovascular disease\, bone health and its implications for falls prevention and healthy ageing\nMr Benjamin Lee – Tailored Falls Prevention Education and Training to Enhance Falls Prevention Care by Community Optometrists\nDr Jo-Aine Hang – Delivering a novel falls prevention program to older homecare clients: Evaluation of functional outcomes and falls\nDr Jacqueline Francis Coad and Ms Vanessa Jessup – Implementing the TrEdEx Program: Experiences of Homecare Clients\, Staff and Organisations\n\nThis event is suitable for: \nEarly career researchers and health professionals working with older adults\, including Physiotherapists\, Occupational Therapists\, Optometrists\, etc. \nRegistration opens at 5:00 pm. Event commences at 5:30 pm. \n\n\n\n\nEmpowering Healthy Ageing: See Well\, Stay Steady\, Be Informed\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmpowering Healthy Ageing: See Well\, Stay Steady\, Be Informed Program \n\n\n5:00 pm – 5:30 pm\nRegistration\n\n\n\n5:30 pm – 5:40 pm\nIntroduction\n\n\n\n5:40 pm – 5:55 pm\nFrom Research to Routine Care: Making Patient Falls Prevention Education Sustainable Across St John of God Hospitals\nDr Chiara Naseri\, St John of God Health Care\n\n\n5:55 pm – 6:10 pm\nGetting the Message Across: Experiences of older Chinese patients accessing health information in hospital with a focus on falls prevention\nDr Cheng Yen Loo\, University of Western Australia\n\n\n6:10 pm – 6:25 pm\nCardiovascular disease\, bone health and its implications for falls prevention and healthy ageing\nDr Abadi Gebre\, Edith Cowan University\n\n\n6:25 pm – 6:40 pm\nTailored Falls Prevention Education and Training to Enhance Falls Prevention Care by Community Optometrists\nMr Benjamin Lee\, University of Western Australia\n\n\n6:40 pm – 6:55 pm\nDelivering a novel falls prevention program to older homecare clients: Evaluation of functional outcomes and falls\nDr Jo-Aine Hang\, University of Western Australia\n\n\n6:55 pm – 7:10 pm\nImplementing the TrEdEx Program: Experiences of Homecare Clients\, Staff and Organisations\nDr Jacqueline Francis Coad and Ms Vanessa Jessup\, University of Western Australia\n\n\n7:10 pm – 7:20 pm\nQ&A\n\n\n\n7:20 pm – 7:45 pm\nLight refreshments & Networking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/stay-on-your-feet-empowering-healthy-ageing/
LOCATION:The Hub\, Bentley Technology Park\, 2 Brodie Hall Drive\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260924T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260924T170000
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SUMMARY:Pingelly
DESCRIPTION:The Injury Matters Team will be visiting Pingelly on November 26 delivering community events. If you would like to learn more about our Stay On Your Feet(R) falls prevention program\, injury prevention\, or would like to arrange a catch-up while we’re in the region\, we’d love to hear from you. \nPlease get in touch with our team to arrange a time to connect.
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/pingelly/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Injury Matters,Stay On Your Feet,Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260929T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260929T193000
DTSTAMP:20260914T064955Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Vision: Multidisciplinary Strategies for Falls Prevention
DESCRIPTION:As people age\, it is common for their visual function to decrease\, and this is associated with a higher risk of falls. Older adults with vision impairment are twice as likely to fall as those without vision loss. Eye care practitioners and allied health professionals play a key role in preventing falls\, with opportunities for collaboration and referral. \nJoin Injury Matters\, in partnership with the University of Western Australia\, for the “Understanding Vision: Multidisciplinary Strategies for Falls Prevention” workshop on Tuesday\, 29 September\, 5:30 pm – 7:15 pm\, where we will explore: \n\nThe link between vision and falls\nThe role eye care practitioners have in falls prevention\nBarriers and enablers to the implementation of falls advice\nFalls screening in consultation\nReferral pathways and opportunities for collaboration\n\nWho should attend? \nThis workshop is suitable for Eye care practitioners\, Optometrists\, Ophthalmologists\, Physiotherapists\, Exercise Physiologists\, Occupational Therapists\, Nurses\, Aged Care Workers and GPs. \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/stay-on-your-feet-understanding-vision-multidisciplinary-strategies-for-falls-prevention/
LOCATION:UWA Optometry Clinic\, 39 Fairway Crawley WA 6009\, 39 Fairway\, Crawley\, 6009
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261004T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260923T022125Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Connect at a Community Event in Padbury!
DESCRIPTION:The Injury Matters team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy\, active ageing through our Stay On Your Feet® program. \nYour health\, independence\, and quality of life matter\, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources. \nWe’re excited to be attending the Community Health and Wellness Expo in Padbury that will bring together services and experts to promote wellbeing\, connection and healthy living. Drop by our stall and have a chat with us and discover proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®. \nCommunity Health & Wellness Expo\nDate:  Sunday\, October 4\nTime:  9.30am-4.00pm \nLocation: MacDonald Reserve\n11 MacDonald Ave\, Padbury \nA Lions WA projected. \nFree event! \nDownload a flyer to share with your friends.
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/stay-on-your-feet-lets-connect-at-a-community-event-in-padbury/
LOCATION:MacDonald Reserve\, 11 MacDonald Ave\, Padbury\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
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SUMMARY:Derby
DESCRIPTION:The Injury Matters Team will be visiting Derby from 6-8 October delivering workforce training and community events. If you would like to learn more about our Stay On Your Feet(R) falls prevention program\, injury prevention\, or would like to arrange a catch-up while we’re in the region\, we’d love to hear from you. \nPlease get in touch with our team to arrange a time to connect.
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/derby/
LOCATION:Derby\, Derby\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Injury Matters,Stay On Your Feet,Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T123000
DTSTAMP:20260924T082407Z
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SUMMARY:Community Falls Prevention Workshop\, Derby
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Marnin Bowa Dumbara Family Health Centre\, Injury Matters is excited to present an engaging and free community event to help older adults stay independent and age well. \nThis event is provided through the Stay On Your Feet® falls prevention program. \nJoin us as we explore: \n\nFalls risks and prevention\nMove Your Body\nImprove Your Health\nRemove Hazards\nWays to get down to the ground and back up again\, safely\, in ways that work for you.\n\n**Morning tea\, light lunch and door prizes included** \nTwo sessions available\, content is the same in each\, please choose the date that suits you best: \nWednesday\, October 7 – 9.00am-12.30pm\nThursday\, October 8 – 9.00am-12.30pm \nEvent is free to attend\, but registration required for catering purposes. \nPlease register with the Marnin Bowa Dumbara Family Healing Centre\n(08) 9191 2302 or email programs@mbdfhc.org.au \nDownload the event flyer and share with your friends!
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/stay-on-your-feet-standing-strong-on-country-derby/
LOCATION:Derby Recreation Centre\, Ashley Street\, Derby\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260923T024007Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Connect at a Community Event in Rockingham!
DESCRIPTION:The Injury Matters team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy\, active ageing through our Stay On Your Feet® program. \nYour health\, independence\, and quality of life matter\, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources. \nWe’re excited to be attending the Seniors and Carers Expo in Rockingham that will bring together services and experts to promote wellbeing\, connection and healthy ageing. Drop by our stall and have a chat with us and discover proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®. \nSeniors and Carers Expo 2026\nDate:  Friday\, October 9\nTime:  10am-2pm \nLocation: Mike Barnett Sports Complex\nDixon Road\, Rockingham \nPresented by the City of Rockinghm \nFree event! \nDownload a flyer to share with your friends. \nFor more event details\, including getting to the venue\, parking\, stallholder lists and the stage schedule visit rockingham.wa.gov.au/SeniorsExpo
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/lets-connect-at-a-community-event-in-rockingham-4/
LOCATION:Mike Barnett Sports Complex\, Cnr Dixon Road and Goddard Street\, Roockingham\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261117T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261117T120000
DTSTAMP:20261002T030656Z
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SUMMARY:Dementia VR training - Enabling EDIE (Morning Session)
DESCRIPTION:Older adults with dementia are a high-risk group for falls\, with people living with dementia experiencing over twice the risk of falling than those without dementia. Cognitive ability is vital in aiding alertness\, planning movements\, and responding to falls hazards inside and outside of the home environment. \nEnabling EDIE (Educational Dementia Immersive Experience) is an immersive workshop that enables participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with Dementia. Using Dementia Australia’s virtual reality technology\, this workshop enhances your knowledge of dementia while exploring strategies to support a person with dementia to live more confidently. \nJoin Injury Matters and Dementia Australia on Tuesday 17 November\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\, for this interactive session\, where you will gain knowledge in: \n\nDementia and the impact of dementia from the perspective of a person living with dementia.\nIdentifying support needs in partnership with the client and their carer.\nDeveloping a dementia support plan that focuses on enabling a person living with dementia.\n\nWho should attend? \nThis workshop is suitable for anyone working with older adults\, such as Allied Health professionals\, Occupational Therapists\, Physiotherapists\, Carers\, Support Workers\, Allied Health Assistants and Nurses. \nPlease note: There are 2 sessions running on the same date. This registration is for the morning session (9:00 am – 12:00 pm). \nCost: $50 (+GST) \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/stay-on-your-feet-dementia-vr-training-enabling-edie-morning-session/
LOCATION:Telethon Speech and Hearing Centre\, 36 Dodd Street\, Wembley\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6014\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261117T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261117T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T030649Z
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SUMMARY:Dementia VR training - Enabling EDIE (Afternoon Session)
DESCRIPTION:Older adults with dementia are a high-risk group for falls\, with people living with dementia experiencing over twice the risk of falling than those without dementia. Cognitive ability is vital in aiding alertness\, planning movements\, and responding to falls hazards inside and outside of the home environment. \nEnabling EDIE (Educational Dementia Immersive Experience) is an immersive workshop that enables participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with Dementia. Using Dementia Australia’s virtual reality technology\, this workshop enhances your knowledge of dementia while exploring strategies to support a person with dementia to live more confidently. \nJoin Injury Matters and Dementia Australia on Tuesday 17 November\, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\, for this interactive session\, where you will gain knowledge in: \n\nDementia and the impact of dementia from the perspective of a person living with dementia.\nIdentifying support needs in partnership with the client and their carer.\nDeveloping a dementia support plan that focuses on enabling a person living with dementia.\n\nWho should attend? \nThis workshop is suitable for anyone working with older adults\, such as Allied Health professionals\, Occupational Therapists\, Physiotherapists\, Carers\, Support Workers\, Allied Health Assistants and Nurses. \nPlease note: There are 2 sessions running on the same date. This registration is for the afternoon session (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm). \nCost: $50 (+GST) \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/stay-on-your-feet-dementia-vr-training-enabling-edie-afternoon-session/
LOCATION:Telethon Speech and Hearing Centre\, 36 Dodd Street\, Wembley\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6014\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261126T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261126T130000
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SUMMARY:Step Into Safety\, Pingelly
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Pingelly Community Resource Centre\, Injury Matters is excited to present an engaging falls prevention and home hazard awareness workshop to help older adults stay independent and age well. \nThe Remove Hazards event is provided through the Stay On Your Feet® falls prevention program. \nCome along and enjoy expert presentations on: \nFall Risk & Prevention: Learn about common risk factors and practical strategies to Stay On Your Feet®. \nEyesight & Footwear Health: Simple checks and guidance to improve stability. \nSpot the Hazard Game: Interactive activities and 4-wheel walker maintenance checks. \nFree Goodie Bags & Door Prizes: All attendees receive a Stay On Your Feet® tote bag packed with useful resources \nA complimentary light lunch will be provided at the end of the workshop. \nEvent is free to attend\, registrations essential for catering purposes. \nTo book your place\, contact:\nPhone (08) 9887 1409 or\nIn person at the Pingelly Community Resource Centre \nDownload the event flyer and and share with your friends!
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/stay-on-your-feet-step-into-safety-pingelly/
LOCATION:Pingelly Recreation and Cultural Centre\, Somerset Street\, Pingelly\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261126T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261126T133000
DTSTAMP:20260930T042509Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Link Between Foot Health and Falls
DESCRIPTION:As the only direct source of contact with the ground\, our feet and footwear play an important role in posture\, balance\, stability and mobility. Foot pain\, reduced ankle movement\, toe weakness\, toe deformities and inappropriate footwear can all increase the risk of falls in older adults. Appropriate footwear and good foot health can support mobility\, improve balance and help reduce the risk of falls and falls-related injuries. \nJoin Injury Matters for the “Understanding the Link Between Foot Health and Falls” webinar on 26 November 2026\, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm\, where we will explore: \n\nThe link between foot health\, footwear and falls\nCommon foot conditions in older adults\nRisk factors for falls relating to foot health and footwear\nFalls prevention strategies\nRecommended footwear\nOverview of the Moorditj Djena program\nHow foot complications may be different between indigenous and non-indigenous older adults\nCulturally appropriate podiatry\n\nWho should attend? \nThis webinar is suitable for Podiatrists\, GPs\, Allied Health professionals\, Physiotherapists\, Occupational Therapists\, Nurses\, Aboriginal Health Workers and Optometrists. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/stay-on-your-feet-understanding-the-link-between-foot-health-and-falls/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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