Injury Matters

Falls Forum - Promoting Independence and Confidence
2024-10-30 16:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth) | The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Perth, Western Australia, 6102, Australia
Join us for an insightful Fall Prevention Forum, focused on improving independence and building confidence of older adults. This forum will cover key aspects of fall prevention, from practical interventions to addressing the psychological factors associated with falls.
Gain insights into research on effective strategies to help older adults get up off the floor independently. Learn about the techniques used during different stages of this process and get practical tips for implementing therapeutic and exercise interventions that strengthen balance, mobility, and confidence. The forum will also feature a practical demonstration where you’ll learn exercises and strategies to support fall prevention programs.
Additionally, the forum will explore the impact of fear of falling, which can have impacts on the physical and social welling being of older adults. Understand how this fear affects daily activities and falls risk, and how health professionals can help manage these concerns to improve quality of life.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in fall prevention!
Event Program
4:30pm: Registrations open (food available for in-person attendees)
5:00pm: Welcome and introduction to falls in WA, Injury Matters
5:15pm: How do older people rise from the floor independently? Associate Professor Elissa Burton, Curtin University
6:00pm: Strength and Confidence: Screening, Interventions, and Getting Up Safely, Maryann Fabling, Injury Matters
6:45pm: Understanding Fear of Falling: Addressing a Key Falls Risk Factor, Kristie Harper, Curtin School of Allied Health, OT Sir Charles Gairdner OPHCG
7:05pm: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Strategies, Ian Holbrook, Injury Matters
7:25pm: Event close
Learning Objectives:

Increased knowledge of the latest evidence from research into effective interventions for getting up off the floor
Increased awareness of when and how to screen for falls.
Increased knowledge of techniques for safely guiding older adults in getting up off the floor.
Increased knowledge of how to identify and address the fear of falling in older adults to reduce its impact on mobility and daily activities.

Target Audience
Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, community nurses, nurse practitioners, exercise physiologists and allied health assistants, working with older adults in the community, home care, re-ablement or rehabilitation.
Hybrid event – Click Here to Register!

Town of Mosman Park - Improve Your Health & Foodbank WA Workshop
2024-11-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Alf Adams Pavilion, Solomon Street, Mosman Park, WA, Australia
Join Injury Matters and the Town of Mosman Park for a free Stay On Your Feet® community event.
Learn from a local health professional about how you can Improve Your Health to prevent falls.
Participate in an interactive workshop with Foodbank WA and enjoy a light lunch with your fellow participants after the session.
For enquiries, contact: 9383 6600
Click here to register

City of Vincent - Improve Your Health Bingo-cise
2024-11-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Vincent Community Centre, 99 Loftus Street, Leederville, WA, 6007, Australia
Join Injury Matters and the City of Vincent for a free Stay On Your Feet® community event.
Learn how you can Improve Your Health to prevent falls and have some fun with Bingo-cise for seniors.
Finish the session with a morning tea with your fellow participants.
Held in the Birak Room at the Vincent Community Centre.
Registration is essential as places are limited.
Email community.development@vincent.wa.gov.au or call 6112 5838

Arthritis, Osteoporosis & Falls Webinar
2024-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Join Injury Matters with special guest Professor Anne-Marie Hill for a comprehensive webinar on preventing falls in older adults living with arthritis and osteoporosis. Discover the latest research and evidence-based strategies to reduce fall risk and improve client outcomes. Participants joining this webinar will increase their knowledge of practical interventions and management techniques, as well as gain valuable insights and skills to provide effective care and support to clients. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and make a positive impact on the lives of older adults living with arthritis and/or osteoporosis and preventing falls.
Featuring guest presenter, Professor Anne-Marie Hill

Professor Anne-Marie Hill (The University of Western Australia) is Senior Principal Research Fellow in the School of Allied Health and WA Centre for Health & Ageing. Her research is supported by the Royal Perth Hospital research foundation. Professor Hill’s research seeks to improve older people’s health and well-being, and she holds an NHMRC EL2 Investigator grant.
Professor Hill has been awarded over $15 million in research funding mainly focused on falls prevention. She is a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists and has over 30 years clinical experience working with older people.
Professor Hill has conducted large clinical trials with a strong focus on hospital falls prevention, residential care, older adult education and working collaboratively with older people to reduce falls. Professor Hill also collaborates with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers and communities focusing on sustainable physical activity programs for older Aboriginal people in WA.
Learning Objectives

Increase knowledge of the link between arthritis, osteoporosis and falls.
Increase understanding of the latest research for management of arthritis and osteoporosis for falls prevention
Increase knowledge of interventions and strategies to reduce the risk for falls in older adults.
Increase confidence to apply the concepts with older adult clients.

Who should attend?
This webinar is designed for physiotherapists, OT’s, exercise physiologists, other allied health professionals.
Register here

Let’s Connect at a Community Event in Byford!!
2025-02-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Serpentine-Jarrahdale Recreation Centre, Mead Street, Byford, WA, Australia
The Stay On Your Feet® team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy, active ageing.
Your health, independence, and quality of life matter, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources.
Come and have a chat with us at this community event and discover proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®.
Seniors Recreation Council of WA: Healthy Lifestyles Byford
Date: Friday, February 28
Time: 9.30am-12.00pm
Location: Serpentine-Jarrahdale Recreation Centre, Mead Street, Byford
Registrations and further information about SRCWA Healthy Lifestyles Byford contact: 08 6118 2716

SRCWA Healthy Lifestyles Event Flyer

Remove Hazards Bingocise Event at Joondalup Library
2025-03-20 10:00 - 11:30 | City of Joondalup Library, 102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup, WA, Australia
The Injury Matters team are excited to partner with the City of Joondalup to provide a Stay On Your Feet(R) Remove Hazards presentation as part of their Library Community Sessions. Not only will members of the community hear about the positive steps they can take to prevent falls, they will also enjoy a fun Bingocise session (think Bingo with a bit of movement) followed by a morning tea.
If you’re in the Joondalup area you can register via the Library link.
When: Thursday, March 20
Time: 10am-11.30am
Where: Joondalup Library, 102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup WA, Australia
Cost: Free, but registrations required
Register: City of Joondalup Library

Let’s Connect at a Community Event in Bunbury!
2025-03-21 09:30 - 13:00 | South West Sports Centre, 1 Rotary Avenue, Hay Park, Bunbury, Western Australia, 6230, Australia
The Stay On Your Feet® team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy, active ageing.
Your health, independence, and quality of life matter, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources.
Come and have a chat with us at this community event and discover proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®.
Seniors Recreation Council of WA: Have A Go Day Bunbury
Date: Friday, March 21
Time: 9.30am-1pm
Location: South West Sports Centre, 1 Rotary Avenue, Hay Park, Bunbury
For further information about SRCWA Have A Go Day Bunbury contact: 0482 709 530

SCRWA Have A Go Day Flyer

Let’s Connect at a Community Event in Fremantle!
2025-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Walyalup Civic Centre, 151 High Street, Fremantle, Fremantle, Australia
The Stay On Your Feet® team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy, active ageing.
Your health, independence, and quality of life matter, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources.
Come and have a chat with us at this community event and discover proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®.
Positive Ageing and Volunteering Expo 2025
Date: Friday, March 28
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Walyalup Civic Centre, 151 High Street, Fremantle
For further information about the Fremantle Positive Ageing and Volunteering Expo contact: 1300 693 735
Visit: fremantle.wa.gov.au/positiveageingexpo
Download Flyer: Fremantle Positive Ageing and Volunteering Expo Flyer

Understanding Social Frailty and its Association with Falls Webinar
2025-04-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Social Frailty is an emerging, multifaceted concept defined as a continuum of being at risk of losing or having already lost social resources, social behaviours, social activities, and self-management abilities necessary to fulfill basic social needs. It is a significant predictor to physical frailty and psychological decline. Social Frailty is associated with many adverse outcomes such as falls, disability and even mortality.
Join Injury Matters, with guest presenters Dr Manonita Ghosh and Dr Hien Thi Nguyen, from ECU for the “Understanding Social Frailty and its Association with Falls” webinar, where we will explore:

An overview of social frailty
Key risk factors and outcomes of social frailty
Measurable indicators of social frailty such as the SAGE Social Frailty Index.

This webinar is for anyone working with older adults such as home care providers, carers, and support workers, health and allied health professionals and local government officers. It is also suitable for clinicians and researchers who want to gain an understanding of the SAGE Social Frailty Index.
Register here

Let’s Connect at a Community Event in Rockingham!
2025-04-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Mike Barnett Sports Complex, Cnr Dixon Road and Goddard Street, Roockingham, WA, Australia
The Stay On Your Feet® team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy, active ageing.
Your health, independence, and quality of life matter, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources.
Come and have a chat with us at this community event and discover proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®.
Seniors Recreation Council of WA: Have A Go Day Rockingham
Date: Wednesday, April 2
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Mike Barnett Sports Complex, Cnr Dixon Road and Goddard Street, Rockingham
For further information about SRCWA Have A Go Day Rockingham contact: 08 6118 2716
Download SRCWA Flyer

Let’s Connect at a Community Event in Dianella!
2025-04-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Dianella Community Centre, 1 Light Street, Dianella, WA, 6059
The Stay On Your Feet® team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy, active ageing.
Your health, independence, and quality of life matter, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources.
Come and have a chat with us at this community event and discover proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®.
City of Stirling: Positive Ageing Expo 2025
Date: Thursday, April 3
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Stirling Leisure – Dianella Community Centre, 1 Light Street, Dianella
For further information about Positive Ageing Expo 2025 contact: 08 9205 7632
Click here to register

Let’s Connect at a Community Event in Armadale!
2025-04-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Armadale Recreation Centre, 4 Townley Street, Armadale, WA, 6112
The Stay On Your Feet® team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy, active ageing.
Your health, independence, and quality of life matter, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources.
Come and have a chat with us at this community event and discover proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®.
City of Armadale: Let’s Connect Armadale Expo 2025
Date: Friday, April 11
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Armadale Recreation Centre/Arena, 4 Townley Street, Armadale
For further information about Let’s Connect Armadale Expo 2025 contact: https://www.armadale.wa.gov.au/

Let’s Connect at a Community Event in Belmont!
2025-05-07 10:00 - 13:30 | Belmont Oasis, Progress Way, Belmont, WA, Australia
The Stay On Your Feet® team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy, active ageing.
Your health, independence, and quality of life matter, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources.
Come and have a chat with us at this community event and discover proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®.
Seniors Recreation Council of WA presents:
LiveLighter Seniors Activity/Information Day

Date: Wednesday, May 7th
Time: 10am-1.30pm
Location: Belmont Oasis, Progress Way, Belmont
Free event includes refreshments and lunch – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
For further information and bookings for LiveLighter Seniors Day contact: Dawn Yates – 6118 2718 – dawn.yates@srcwa.asn.au

Let’s Connect at a Community Event in Armadale!
2025-05-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Champion Centre, 76 Champion Drive, Seville Grove, WA, Australia
The Stay On Your Feet® team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy, active ageing.
Your health, independence, and quality of life matter, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources.
Come and have a chat with us at this community event and discover proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®.
The City of Armadale and BreastScreen WA presents:
Armadale Women’s Health and Wellbeing Day
Date: Tuesday, May 13
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: The Champion Centre, 76 Champion Drive, Seville Grove
A variety of stalls, health checks, activities, food and drinks available on the day. Enjoy these, morning tea and more for FREE!

Falls Forum: Vision Impairment and Falls Prevention
2025-05-15 17:00 - 19:30 | VisAbility, 61 Kitchener Ave, Victoria Park, Western Australia, 6100, Australia
Join Injury Matters, in partnership with VisAbility WA, on 15 May 2025 for the “Falls Forum: Vision Impairment and Falls Prevention” and gain insight into preventing falls among older adult clients with vision impairments.
As people age, it is common for their visual function to decrease, however this is associated with an increased risk of falling. Older adults with vision impairments are twice as likely to fall than older adults without vision loss, with decreased visual function affecting factors such as balance, stability, and the ability to identify hazards in the environment. It is essential for health professionals working with older adults to support their clients with vision impairments by understanding the impacts of vision impairments on daily living and to increase their knowledge of relevant assistive technologies and home modifications.
This hybrid event will explore:

A day in the life of someone with lived experience
Different eye conditions and their impact on falls risk as well as strategies for management.
Assistive technologies to support people with vision impairment and reduce falls risk
Home modifications and community access for reducing falls risk among people with vision impairment

Who should attend:
Early career Occupational Therapists, GPs, Nurses, Support Workers and Optometrists.
Join the Falls Forum either online via Microsoft Teams (FREE) or attend in-person at VisAbility WA and enjoy canapés and networking ($15).
* Networking and canapes from 5pm, with the first speaker to commence at 5:30pm
In person Registration
Microsoft Teams Registration

Let’s Connect at a Community Event in Leederville!
2025-05-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Vincent Community Centre, 99 Loftus Street, Leederville, WA, 6007, Australia
The Stay On Your Feet® team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy, active ageing.
Your health, independence, and quality of life matter, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources.
Come and have a chat with us at this community event and discover proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®.
Seniors Recreation Council of WA presents:
LiveLighter Seniors Activity/Information Day

Date: Friday, May 16th
Time: 10am-1.00pm
Location: Vincent Community Centre, 99 Loftus Centre, Leederville
Free event includes refreshments and lunch – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
For further information and bookings for LiveLighter Seniors Day contact: Dawn Yates – 6118 2718 – dawn.yates@srcwa.asn.au

'We Care About Falls' with Melville Cares
2025-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Melville Leisurefit, 431 Canning Highway, Melville, WA, 6156, Australia
The Injury Matters team are excited to partner with Melville Cares for their “We Care About Falls” education month this May. Melville Cares are hosting three informative events for preventing falls as well as tips and tools to stay active, confident and on your feet.

May 6 – Cognition and Falls – how your mind controls your body movements and what to do when things aren’t working well.
May 13 – Anxiety Management and Sleep Hygiene – discover strategies from an Occupational Therapy perspective.
May 20 – Stay On Your Feet(R) Remove Hazards presentation, with morning tea included. Discover ways to manage hazards around your home, the importance of maintaining healthy feet and discussing how vision can change as we get older.

Remove Hazards Presentation: Tuesday, May 20
Time: 10am-11am
Where: Melville Leisure Centre, 431 Canning Highway, Melville
Cost: Free, but registrations required
To book your free place phone: 9319 0900 or email: info@melvillecares.org.au

Dementia Enabling Environments for Falls Prevention Webinar
2025-05-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
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. An understanding and awareness of the risk factors for falls among older adults with dementia is essential to develop effective falls prevention strategies with clients.
Join Injury Matters, with guest speaker Nick Seemann from Dementia Training Australia, for the “Dementia Enabling Environments for Falls Prevention” webinar on 22 May 2025, where we will explore:

Dementia and its effects on falls risk in older adults
Environmental risk factors for falls among older adults with dementia
Creating supportive environments for people living with dementia
Examples of a range of settings and improvements to those settings
Accessing relevant resources and referring older adults with dementia to appropriate services and health professional

Who should attend.
This webinar is suitable for Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Aged Care Workers, Carers and Nurses
A certificate of participation can also be provided upon request.
Register here

Let’s Connect at a Community Event in Subiaco!
2025-05-29 10:00 - 14:00 | The Third Place, 325 Barker Road, Subiaco, WA, 6008, Australia
The Stay On Your Feet® team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy, active ageing.
Your health, independence, and quality of life matter, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources.
Come and have a chat with us at this community event and discover proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®.
The City of Subiaco presents:
Positive Ageing Expo 2025
Date: Thursday, May 29
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: The Third Place, 325 Barker Road, Subiaco
For further information contact The City of Subiaco: 9237 9222

Let’s Connect at a Community Event in Busselton!
2025-05-29 10:00 - 14:00 | City of Busselton Building, Undalup Room, 2 Southern Drive, Busselton, WA, 6230, Australia
The Stay On Your Feet® team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy, active ageing.
Your health, independence, and quality of life matter, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources.
Come and have a chat with us at this community event and discover proven ways to Stay On Your Feet® and learn about the importance of Staying Active by Moving Your Body with our presentation at 10.35am.
Consumer Protection WA presents:
Seniors Connect Busselton
Date: Thursday, May 29
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Undalup Room, City of Busselton Building, 2 Southern Drive, Busselton
For further information and to register contact: 08 6552 9895 or visit Seniors Connect Eventbrite Booking
Download the flyer: Seniors Connect Busselton

Remove Hazards Bingocise Event at Seville Grove Library
2025-05-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Seville Grove Public Library, 78 Champion Drive, Seville Grove, WA, 6112, Australia
The Injury Matters team are excited to partner with the City of Armadale to provide a Stay On Your Feet(R) Remove Hazards presentation as part of their Library Community Sessions. Not only will members of the community hear about the positive steps they can take to prevent falls, they will also enjoy a fun Bingocise session (think Bingo with a bit of movement) followed by an afternoon tea.
If you’re in the Seville Grove/Armadale area you can register via the links below.
Bookings open Monday April 21 and are essential for catering purposes.
When: Thursday, May 29
Time: 1.00pm-3.00pm
Where: Seville Grove Public Library, 78 Champion Drive, Seville Grove
Cost: Free, but registrations required
For further information, please contact the City of Armadale Health and Wellbeing Officer at 9394 5776
Register for: Remove Hazards Bingocise Afternoon Tea
This event is part of a Stay On Your Feet(R) series running through May. Checkout the other presentations provided by our peer educators:

Thursday, May 15
Stay On Your Feet(R) Move Your Body – did you know that building your strength and balance by moving your body is one of the best ways to prevent falls?
Register for: Move Your Body Presentation

Thursday, May 22
Stay On Your Feet(R) Improve Your Health – find out how improving your health through management medications, eating a healthy diet and keeping your mind active are great strategies to prevent falls.
Register for: Improve Your Health Presentation

Let’s Connect at a Community Event in Whitfords!
2025-06-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Whitfords Shopping Centre, Corner of Marmion and Whitfords Avenue, Whitfords, WA, Australia
The Stay On Your Feet® team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy, active ageing.
Your health, independence, and quality of life matter, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources.
Come and have a chat with us at this community event and discover proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®.
The City of Joondalup presents:
Seniors Lifestyle Expo 2025
Date: Tuesday, 10 June
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Westfield Whitford City (near Coles), Corner of Marmion and Whitfords Avenue, Hillarys
Free Event
For further information contact The City of Joondalup on 9400 4000
Seniors Lifestyle Expo 2025 Flyer

Let’s Connect at a Community Event in Rockingham!
2025-06-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Gary Holland Centre, 19 Kent Street, Rockingham, WA, Australia
The Stay On Your Feet® team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy, active ageing.
Your health, independence, and quality of life matter, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources.
Come and have a chat with us at this community event and discover proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®.
The City of Rockingham presents:
Seniors Safety Morning Tea
Date: Wednesday, 18 June
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Gary Holland Centre, 19 Kent Street, Rockingham
Free event and morning tea.
For further information and to book contact the City of Rockingham on 9528 0333 or customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au

Preventing Falls and Building Communities: A Local Government Approach
2025-06-24 10:00 - 11:15 | Online
Local governments play a significant role in developing, coordinating and delivering injury prevention, safety policies and programs in their local area. Local governments’ responsibility for health can include encouraging: health promotion behaviours, opportunities for social connection and recreational participation to increase and maintain physical and mental wellbeing.
Falls are a significant public health issue in Western Australia. 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 fall each year. Falls can have a real impact on an individual’s life that can lead to a loss of independence and confidence, increased concerns of falling and difficulty doing daily tasks.
Falls are preventable, and there are many strategies that local governments can implement to prevent falls in older adult community members.
Join Injury Matters on Tuesday, 24 June 10:00 am (AWST) for the “Preventing Falls and Building Communities: A Local Government Approach” webinar, where we will explore:

What role local governments have in falls prevention.
Case studies of falls prevention programs that local governments have implemented in their community.
Advice and insights for other local governments looking to plan and deliver their own falls prevention program.
How local governments can align falls prevention programs to their Public Health Plans.

Who should attend?
Local Government workers, Health Promotion Officers, Community Development Officers, and Regional and Metropolitan Health Services.
Cost: FREE
Register here

Active Balance for Falls Prevention Workshop
2025-06-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Bendat Parent & Community Centre, 36 Dodd Street, Wembley, WA, 6014, Australia
Balance is the ability to maintain stable and controlled body positions in every day movements- whether it is walking, bending over to put shoes on, driving a car or grocery shopping. Older adults who have impaired balance are at greater risk of experiencing a fall. By improving balance we not only promote independence for older adults but we can also prevent falls. Join Injury Matters’ Stay On Your Feet® program for a half- day workshop “Active Balance for Falls Prevention”.
This program is specifically designed for fitness professionals who work with older adults. Upskill, and discover what you can do to prevent falls amongst your clients. This workshop will go over:

What a fall is and why it is important to try to prevent them.
How the ageing process and other health conditions impact on falls risk.
What is normal and abnormal gait, balance, strength, and flexibility and how these may impact on falls risk.
How to identify falls risk and implement safety during exercise.
What recommended falls prevention and exercise strategies are and how to implement them.
Where to find falls prevention resources and help.

Who should attend?
The workshop is aimed at exercise specialists, fitness and exercise professionals, therapy assistants, allied health assistants, nurses and anyone who wants to learn more about exercises to prevent falls in older adults.
Cost: $30 (including GST)
FREE for university and TAFE students
FREE for AUSactive members (please email info@stayonyourfeet.com.au for the code)
If you are an AUSactive member, you can receive 2 CEC points for completing this training.
Register here:

Shared Vision: Falls Prevention for Community Eye Health Practitioners
2025-07-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
As people age, it is common for their visual function to decrease. However, this is associated with an increased risk of falling, with older adults with vision impairments being twice as likely to fall than older adults without vision loss. Eye care practitioners play an important role in falls prevention among older adults in the community, with opportunities for collaboration and referral.
This is especially true in rural Western Australia, with a rural workforce shortage and higher rates of eye conditions experienced among Australians living rurally than non-rural residents.
Join Injury Matters, with guest speaker Jingyi Chen from the University of Western Australia, for the “Shared Vision: Falls Prevention for Community Eye Health Practitioners” webinar on Tuesday, 8 July 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (AWST), where we will explore:

The link between vision and falls in older adults
The role Eye Care Practitioners have in falls prevention among older adults
How to incorporate falls screening into standard community consultations with older adults
The importance of access to rural eye care in preventing falls among older adults
Referral pathways and opportunities for collaboration between eye care providers

Who should attend?
Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Eye Care Practitioners working with older adults, Eye Care Practitioners who work in rural and regional WA.
Register here

Let’s Connect at the Ageing Well Expo Perth 2025!
2025-07-11 - 2025-07-12 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21, Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The Stay On Your Feet® team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy, active ageing.
Your health, independence, and quality of life matter, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources.
Come 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, and we’ll provide information on proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®.
Perth Ageing Well Expo:
Friday 11 and Saturday 12 July, 2025
Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm
Location: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Register for free tickets through Humanitix at: Perth Ageing Well Expo
For further information head to the official Perth Ageing Well Expo website.

Preventing Falls in Older Australians: Applying the Updated National Guidelines in Practice Webinar
2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Hosted in partnership between the CRE in the Prevention of Fall Related Injuries, The Australia New Zealand Falls Prevention Society and Injury Matters, this informative webinar will introduce the newly released Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls in Older People: Best Practice Guidelines (2025), developed by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. These comprehensive, evidence-based guidelines provide best practice recommendations for preventing falls in hospitals, residential aged care, and community care settings.
This session will offer an overview of the updated guidelines, their development and discuss their application across various care environments. Participants will hear from contributors involved in the development of the guidelines and gain insights into person-centred strategies to reduce falls risk and support healthy ageing.
Whether you work in health care, aged care, or community services, this webinar will enhance your knowledge and confidence in supporting older Australians to prevent falls and maintain their independence.
Date: Wednesday, 16th of July 2025
Time: 11:00 am (AWST), 1:00 pm (AEST)
Register here

Let’s Connect at a Community Event in Floreat!
2025-07-17 10:00 - 13:00 | The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat, WA, Australia
The Stay On Your Feet® team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy, active ageing.
Your health, independence, and quality of life matter, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources.
Come and have a chat with us at this community event and discover proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®.
Seniors Recreation Council of WA in partnership with The Town of Cambridge presents:
The Healthy Lifestyles Tech Savvy Seniors Event
Date: Thursday, July 17
Time: 10am-1.00pm
Location: The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat
Free event – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL – Contact:

Seniors Recreation Council (WA) – 6118 2717
Cambridge Seniors Services – 9285 3136
Email: seniorservices@cambridge.wa.gov.au

Let’s Connect at a Community Event in South Lake!
2025-09-03 10:00 - 12:00 | South Lake Ottey Family and Neighbourhood Centre, 2a South Lake drive, South Lake, WA, 6164, Australia
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.
Your health, independence, and quality of life matter, and we’re here to support you through sharing our valuable resources.
Come and have a chat with us at this community event and discover proven ways to Stay On Your Feet®.
Women’s Health Week Celebration
Hosted by South Lake Ottey Family & Neighborhood Centre
in partnership with Moorditj Koort.
Date: Wednesday, September 3
Time: 10am-12.00pm
Location: South Lake Ottey Family & Neighbourhood Centre
Free event – Contact: South Lake Ottey Centre
RSVP for catering:
P: 9417 2372 or E: hello@otteycentre.org
Download event details: Ottey Centre Flyer
