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SUMMARY:The Move Your Body Games
DESCRIPTION:Join Injury Matters at the South Lake Ottey Family and Neighbourhood Centre for the Move Your Body games and learn how to prevent falls. \n\nBingo exercise\nMini ten-pin bowling\, archery\, table tennis\, seated hockey and more!\nFalls prevention information\nHealth service stalls\n\nFree afternoon tea and door prizes! \nOlder adults\, friends\, family members and carer’s welcome! \nRegister at eventbrite.com.au/e/the-move-your-body-games-tickets-439420647987 \nFor more information contact sbrems@injurymatters.org.au or call 6166 7688
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/the-move-your-body-games/
LOCATION:South Lake Ottey Family and Neighbourhood Centre\, 2a South Lake drive\, South Lake\, WA\, 6164\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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DTSTAMP:20260529T152201
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SUMMARY:Falls Prevention Forum 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join Injury Matters and the Australian Association of Gerontology for a WA falls prevention professional development and networking evening. \nThe evening will host leading experts in the field of falls prevention\, including international speaker Professor Ngaire Kerse from the University of Auckland coming to Perth\, showcasing the latest falls prevention evidence across the community\, hospital\, and residential aged-care settings. \nThe event will provide an opportunity for attendees to contribute to a discussion around falls prevention in WA and is suited to any professionals working in falls prevention. \nIn-person registration\, networking\, and refreshments to open from 4:45pm for in-person attendees\, with formalities to commence at 5:30pm. \nEvent Program \n4:45pm: Registrations open (food available for in-person attendees) \n5:30pm: Welcome and introduction to falls in WA (Injury Matters) \n5:40pm: Staying Upright: falls prevention in the community and residential aged care (Professor Ngaire Kerse\, University of Auckland NZ) \n6:30pm: Post Fall MD Management Guidelines for WA Health Care Settings 2023 (Su Kitchen\, Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group) \n6:45pm: Panel Discussion ‘Putting our best foot forward: The future of falls prevention in WA’\n(Professor Ngaire Kerse\, University of Auckland NZ\, Su Kitchen\, Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group\, Professor Anne-Marie Hill\, University of Western Australia\, Suzanne Butler\, Injury Matters) \n7:15pm: Update on the Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Conference Perth 2023 (Anne-Marie Hill\, The University of Western Australia) \n7:20pm: Event close \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/falls-prevention-forum-2022/
LOCATION:Bendat Parent & Community Centre\, 36 Dodd Street\, Wembley\, WA\, 6014\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Injury Matters,Stay On Your Feet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stay On Your Feet%C2%AE":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220929T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260529T152201
CREATED:20220808T063035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T064443Z
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SUMMARY:Move Your Body Safe-Tea Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join Injury Matters and the City of Swan for a free Stay On Your Feet® community event and afternoon tea! \nLearn about how to Build Your Balance and Strengthen Your Legs to prevent falls and promote health ageing through: \n\nStrength and balance assessments\nHealth professional guest speakers\nStrength and balance exercise demonstrations\nTai Chi\nHealth service stalls\n\nAll older adults living in the community\, Carers and family members are welcome. \nWhen: Thursday 29th September 2022 from 10am-1pm \nWhere: Swan Districts Senior Citizen Centre\, 21 Junction Parade Midland\, WA 6056 \nTo register for this event\, follow the link here.
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/move-your-body-safe-tea-fair/
LOCATION:Swan Districts Senior Citizen Centre\, 21 Junction Parade\, Midland\, WA\, 6056\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Injury Matters,Stay On Your Feet
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220915
DTSTAMP:20260529T152201
CREATED:20220708T073451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T054106Z
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Arthritis: A Falls Prevention Instructor Training
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi for Arthritis is a program designed by Dr Paul Lam and a team of medical specialists and Tai Chi experts. Based on the Sun style of Tai Chi\, Tai Chi for Arthritis Prevention is easy to learn\, effective\, and safe. Tai Chi for Arthritis is an evidence-based program which works to prevent falls through improving balance\, confidence and muscular strength in older adults. This two-day workshop will equip you with the necessary skills to facilitate your own Tai Chi classes and will be hosted by Sam Sujatna. \nDuring the workshop you will: \n\nDevelop knowledge and skill around the principles and forms of Tai Chi\nDevelop knowledge of how Tai Chi helps to improve health and arthritis and reduce the risk of falls.\nLearn the Tai Chi for Arthritis set\nLearn how to teach the program effectively and safely using Dr Lam’s stepwise progressive teaching methods.\n\nPlease note: The workshop is held on the 7th of September (9am-5pm) and 14th of September (9am-5pm) AWST. You need to attend BOTH FULL DAYS to successfully complete this training. Spots are limited\, so please make sure you can commit to BOTH days before registering your interest. \nMorning tea\, lunch\, and afternoon tea will be provided. This training includes the provision of the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book as well as Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD. \nSpots are limited. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/tai-chi-for-arthritis-a-falls-prevention-instructor-training-2/
LOCATION:Coogee Community Hall\, 19 Arlington Loop\, Coogee\, WA\, 6166\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stay On Your Feet%C2%AE":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220906T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220906T100000
DTSTAMP:20260529T152201
CREATED:20220803T021230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T071436Z
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SUMMARY:Incontinence and falls in older adults
DESCRIPTION:Incontinence in older adults can be a significant risk factor to falls\, as problems with bowel and bladder control can impact on an older person’s ability to stay active\, healthy\, and independent. Incontinence\, urinary frequency\, and assisted toileting have been identified as falls risk factors for residents in residential aged care facilities. Injury Matters are holding an educational webinar for health professionals as part of their Stay On Your Feet® program to explore the link between incontinence and falls with guest presenter Laura Snowball from South Metropolitan Health Service\, looking at management strategies and screening tools for health professionals to use when working with older adults in WA. \nThis webinar aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge in the link between incontinence and falls in older adults\nIncrease awareness of the screening tools to detect the risk of incontinence in older adults\nIncrease awareness of referral pathways for incontinence in older adults\n\nWho should attend? \nThis webinar is suited for aged care nurses\, support workers\, carers\, allied health professionals\, physiotherapists and occupational therapists that work with older adults. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/incontinence-and-falls-in-older-adults/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stay On Your Feet%C2%AE":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220830T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220830T100000
DTSTAMP:20260529T152201
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SUMMARY:Setting the record straight on evidence-based exercises for falls prevention
DESCRIPTION:Falls are a major public health concern – they are common in people aged 65 and older\, and are the leading cause of injury in this age group. Around one-third of generally healthy people aged 65 and older will have at least one fall each year. It is important that health professionals working with older adults implement and promote evidence-based exercises that can decrease the incidence of fall related injury. Exercises to prevent falls can increase muscle strength\, flexibility\, balance\, and reaction time as these risk factors for falls are considered the most readily modified. \nAhead of Stay On Your Feet®’s Move Your Body campaign\, this webinar\, with guest speaker Jenny Conlon from Notre Dame University\, aims to go over the different evidence-based exercises that are proven to reduce falls in older adults\, along with any tools or equipment that health professionals can use\, as well as the screening methods for falls when working with an older adult client. \nThis webinar aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge of evidence-based exercises for falls prevention\nIncrease awareness of the different tools and equipment that can be used in evidence-based falls prevention exercises\nIncrease skills in performing falls prevention screening\n\nWho should attend? \nThis webinar is suitable for early career allied health professionals\, support workers\, carers\, fitness instructors\, therapy assistants\, peer exercise leaders\, health promotion program coordinators\, public health advocates\, and early career physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with older adults. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/setting-the-record-straight-on-evidence-based-exercises-for-falls-prevention/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stay On Your Feet%C2%AE":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220623
DTSTAMP:20260529T152201
CREATED:20220207T010615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T074828Z
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Arthritis: A Falls Prevention Instructor Training
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi for Arthritis is a 2-day instructor training program designed by Dr Paul Lam to help prevent falls in older adults. \nTai Chi for Arthritis is a program designed by Dr Paul Lam and a team of medical specialists and Tai Chi experts. Based on the Sun style of Tai Chi\, Tai Chi for Arthritis Prevention is easy to learn\, effective and safe. Tai Chi for Arthritis is an evidence-based program that works to prevent falls by improving balance\, confidence and muscular strength in older adults. This two-day workshop will equip you with the necessary skills to facilitate your own Tai Chi classes and will be hosted by Sam Sujatna. \nDuring the workshop you will: \n\nDevelop knowledge and skill around the principles and forms of Tai Chi\nDevelop knowledge of how Tai Chi helps to improve health and arthritis and reduce the risk of falls.\nLearn the Tai Chi for Arthritis set\nLearn how to teach the program effectively and safely using Dr Lam’s stepwise progressive teaching methods.\n\nThe workshop is held on the 15th of June (9 am – 5 pm) and the 22nd of June (9 am – 5 pm) AWST. You need to attend BOTH FULL DAYS to successfully complete this training. Spots are limited\, so please make sure you can commit to BOTH days before registering your interest. \nRegister Here \nFood will be provided. This training includes the provision of the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book as well as Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD.
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/tai-chi-for-arthritis-a-falls-prevention-instructor-training/
LOCATION:Coogee Community Hall\, 19 Arlington Loop\, Coogee\, WA\, 6166\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220602T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T152201
CREATED:20220301T054057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T074750Z
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SUMMARY:A Lens on Falls: Vision and falls prevention among older adults
DESCRIPTION:As people age\, it is common for their visual function to decrease\, which is associated with an increased risk of falling. Older adults with vision loss are twice as likely to fall than older adults without vision loss. Vision plays a key role in the balance and control required to carry out daily activities with older adults relying more heavily on visual information to maintain their balance. Good vision also allows older adults to identify hazards or obstacles in their environment and navigate safely around them. \nInjury Matters\, through the Stay On Your Feet® program\, and in partnership with Vision Australia WA\, are hosting a 2-hour interactive training workshop for health professionals on vision and falls prevention in older adults. The workshop aims for health professionals to better understand how poor or reduced vision affects falls in older adults and to increase their knowledge in effective strategies to reduce falls. \nThis workshop aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge of risk factors for falls in older adults and age-related eye conditions\nIncrease knowledge of prevention strategies for vision impairment among older adults\nIncrease knowledge of interventions to reduce falls risk among older adults with vision impairment\nIncrease skills in using appropriate vision technology to reduce the risk of falls in older adults with vision impairment\nIncrease knowledge of effective eye health service delivery across regional and remote areas\nIncrease skills in using Telehealth to provide eye services to older adults in rural and remote areas.\n\nInjury Matters Cancellation and Refund Policy \nParticipants may request a refund or transfer their registration to another person if they are unable to attend. Cancellation or requests to transfer registration to another person must be received in writing via email info@stayonyourfeet.org.au\nNon-attendance or cancellations received within two (2) working days of the start of the workshop will incur the full fee. \nIf you are experiencing financial hardship but would like to attend this workshop\, please contact info@stayonyourfeet.org.au so we can accommodate for your needs. \n  \n \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/a-lens-on-falls-vision-and-falls-prevention-among-older-adults/
LOCATION:Bendat Parent & Community Centre\, 36 Dodd Street\, Wembley\, WA\, 6014\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stay On Your Feet%C2%AE":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220505T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260529T152201
CREATED:20220315T015751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T024705Z
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SUMMARY:Ready\, willing\, and able: Motivational interviewing in falls prevention practice
DESCRIPTION:How do we influence behaviour change in falls prevention practice? \nMotivational interviewing is a communication style for strengthening client personal motivation and commitment to change. Motivational interviewing is a valuable tool for health professionals working with older adult clients who are resistant about change and provides workers with strategies and skills to support clients to implement meaningful behaviour change. \nJoin Injury Matters with guest facilitator Professor Moira Sim\, from Edith Cowan University\, for the Ready\, willing\, and able: Motivational interviewing in falls prevention practice online workshop. This training will explore motivational interviewing as a behaviour change strategy in falls prevention among older adults and aims to increase participant skills in applying a motivational interviewing approach within their own role. \nThis online workshop aims to: \n\nIncrease awareness of motivational interviewing as a behaviour change strategy in falls prevention among older adults.\nIncrease knowledge of the key processes in motivational interviewing with older adult clients.\nIncrease skills in applying motivational interviewing techniques within a falls prevention context.\nIncrease confidence in applying a motivational interviewing approach within own role.\n\nWho can attend? \nThis online workshop is suitable for health professionals who work closely with older adults such as practice nurses\, health care workers\, nutritionists and dieticians\, occupational therapists\, aged care workers\, physiotherapists and exercise physiologists\, social workers\, carers and support workers\, health promotion and public health practitioners. \nOnline workshop access requirements\nThis interactive workshop will be run on the Zoom Meeting Platform and will involve being placed in a breakout room to participate in group case study reviews and discussions. To take part in this workshop you will need: \n\nAccess to a reliable internet connection\nA device with both a camera and microphone\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/ready-willing-and-able-motivational-interviewing-in-falls-prevention-practice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stay On Your Feet%C2%AE":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220426T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260529T152201
CREATED:20220310T073053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T044630Z
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SUMMARY:Feet and Falls – exploring the link between foot health and falls risk in older adults
DESCRIPTION:Older adults are at a higher risk of foot related health problems that increase their risk of falling. Foot health can affect an older adults’ posture\, stability\, balance\, and walking pattern\, influencing the risk of falls. A diagnosis of diabetes is a big risk factor to foot health\, with recent studies also linking peripheral neuropathy and falls. Join Injury Matters\, in partnership with Podiatry WA\, in an online webinar training as we explore key risk factors to foot health and falls; we will hear from Christine Morton from Diabetes WA on the risk of diabetes and falls in older adults\, and Deb Schoen on peripheral neuropathy and falls in older adults. \nThis training aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge of the link between foot health and falls prevention\nIncrease awareness of diabetes as a risk factor for foot health and symptoms to look out for in older adults\nIncrease skills in identifying peripheral neuropathy as a risk factor for falls in older adults and strategies to overcome them\nIncrease awareness of appropriate resources to support foot health in older adults\n\nThis webinar is suitable for early/mid career podiatrists\, general practitioners\, allied health nurses and aged care nurses/workers. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/feet-and-falls-exploring-the-link-between-foot-health-and-falls-risk-in-older-adults/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stay On Your Feet%C2%AE":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220223T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220223T183000
DTSTAMP:20260529T152201
CREATED:20220120T081901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T081901Z
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SUMMARY:Falls Prevention and Neurological Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Neurological conditions have been recognised as a risk factor for falls. Common conditions seen to increase the risk of a fall include stroke and Parkinson’s disease. There are many ways in which physiological factors accompanying these conditions can increase this risk of falls. Due to the negative impact associated with falling\, it is important for practitioners working with patients diagnosed with a neurological condition to recognise this increased risk for falls and be able to assess and implement appropriate interventions. \nJoin us at our upcoming webinar ‘Falls Prevention and Neurological Conditions’\, presented by Anita Rattray\, Physiotherapist and Lisa Barry\, Occupational Therapist at Parkinson’s Clinic\, Osborne Park Hospital. The webinar will provide participants with knowledge of common neurological conditions which increase falls risk as well as strategies for reducing falls risk. \nThis webinar aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge and understanding of common neurological conditions and their impact on falls risk.\nIncrease knowledge of strategies for preventing falls in people with neurological conditions.\nIncrease understanding of referral pathways for relevant services.\nIncrease knowledge of available resources to support clinical practice.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/falls-prevention-and-neurological-conditions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stay On Your Feet%C2%AE":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220127T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T152201
CREATED:20211119T071914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T050639Z
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SUMMARY:Medication and Falls In Older Adults Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In Australia\, it is estimated that 30% of people aged over 65 years living in the community sustain a fall at least once a year\, whilst in an aged-care facility\, 50% of residents experience one. \nFalls can result from a multitude of factors\, such as the use of medicines. Some medicines can produce different side effects such as drowsiness\, confusion\, blurred vision\, dizziness\, and postural hypotension\, which can all contribute and increase the risk of a falls incident. There are many negative effects that a fall can have on an individual (both acute and chronic)\, including pain and injury as well as psychological impacts such as anxiety\, a decrease in confidence and the development of a fear of falling\, all of which can lead to a loss of independence. \nDue to the magnitude of the issue\, it is important for pharmacists to be able to recognise and identify a patient who may be at higher risk for falls and feel confident in addressing this issue. \nInjury Matters\, through the Stay On Your Feet® program\, will deliver a 2-hour training workshop on ‘Medication and falls in older adults’ with presenters Dr Andrew Stafford and Dr Tin Fei Sim. The workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to identify and assess for falls risk in older adults and recommend the appropriate interventions. \nThis workshop aims to: \n\nIncreased knowledge of common medicines that can increase the risk of falls.\nIncreased knowledge in deprescribing for falls risk and what the current evidence suggests.\nIncreased skill in identifying patients who may have an increased risk of fall and discussing ways to prevent these.\nIncreased confidence in discussing medicines as a risk factor for falls.\nIncreased knowledge in identifying falls risk screening tools currently used in the Australian healthcare setting.\nIncrease confidence in discussing the role of pharmacists in reducing falls risks in older adults.\n\n \nThis workshop is aimed at pharmacy students\, early career and practising pharmacists. \nThis activity has been accredited for 1.5 hours of Group 1 CPD (or 1.5 CPD credit) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan\, which can be converted to 1.5 hours of Group 2 CPD (or 3.0 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/medication-and-falls-in-older-adults-workshop/
LOCATION:Curtin University (Room 118\, Building 108)\, Kent Street\, Bentley\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stay On Your Feet%C2%AE":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211130T164500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260529T152201
CREATED:20211027T023345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211125T072524Z
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SUMMARY:Falls prevention in WA: A networking event
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the lead-up to the ANZFP Conference 2021 for a WA-based falls prevention professional development and networking evening. \nThe evening will host a series of presenters and panel discussions\, showcasing the latest falls prevention evidence across the community\, hospital\, and residential aged-care settings. \nThe event will provide an opportunity for attendees to contribute to a discussion around falls prevention in WA and is suited to any professionals working in falls prevention. \nIn-person registration\, networking\, and refreshments to open from 4:45pm for in-person attendees\, with formalities to commence at 5:30pm. \nEvent Program\n4:45pm: Registrations open (food available for in-person attendees) \n5:30pm: Welcome and introduction\, Professor Anne-Marie Hill\, University of Western Australia \n5:35pm: Snapshot of falls in Western Australia\, Joanna Collins\, Injury Matters \n5:45pm: Falls in the Community\, Tony Petta\, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital \n5:55pm: Panel Discussion: Addressing Falls in the Community Setting \nPanel members: Dr. Elissa Burton\, Curtin University\, Kristie Harper\, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital\, and Rachel Meade\, Injury Matters \n6:15pm: Falls Management in Hospital\, Su Kitchen\, Osborne Park Hospital \n6:25pm: Falls in Residential Aged Care Facilities\, Dr. Kim Watkins\, Curtin University \n6:35pm: Panel Discussion: Addressing Falls in the Hospital and Residential Aged Care Settings \nPanel members: Professor Christopher Etherton-Beer\, University of Western Australia\, Dr. Marcus Ang\, Edith Cowan University\, and Dr. Jacqueline Francis-Coad\, Curtin University \n6:55pm: Australia and New Zealand Falls Prevention Conference update\, Professor Anne-Marie Hill\, University of Western Australia. \n7:00pm: Event close \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/falls-prevention-in-wa-a-networking-event/
LOCATION:99 The Boulevard  Floreat\, WA 6014\, 99 The Boulevard\, Floreat\, WA\, 6014\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Injury Matters,Stay On Your Feet
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211014T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260529T152201
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SUMMARY:An Appetite for Change: Preventing Falls in Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Join Injury Matters this National Nutrition Week for the “An appetite for change: Preventing falls in older adults” lunch and learn seminar. Guest presenter Dr Marc Sim\, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Edith Cowan University\, will discuss recent evidence around nutrition and falls risk among older adults and will explore: \n\nThe relationship between dietary intake and falls risk.\nWhich nutrients should older adults be incorporating into their diet?\nDietary knowledge among the older adult population\nScreening for nutritional deficiencies in older adults\nNutrition-based strategies following diagnosis of sarcopenia\n\nAttendees may choose to attend in-person at the RPH Research Foundation or online via Zoom (please select the appropriate ticket) \nIn-person attendees will be provided lunch. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/an-appetite-for-change-preventing-falls-in-older-adults/
LOCATION:RPH Research Foundation\, 50 Murray Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stay On Your Feet%C2%AE":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210922T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260529T152201
CREATED:20210804T023847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T054715Z
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SUMMARY:Dementia Enabling Environments for Falls Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Persons with dementia are two to three times more likely to fall compared to persons without dementia. Therefore\, older adults with dementia can be considered a high-risk group for falls. An understanding of risk factors for falls among this population is required so that health care professionals can develop effective falls prevention strategies to reduce the negative impact of falls on an individual’s quality of life as well as the economic burden of treating falls in their workplace/clinical setting. \nNote: This webinar is 10:00 – 11:00am AWST Perth time.  \nJoin Injury Matters for the Dementia Enabling Environments for Falls Prevention webinar during Dementia Action Week as Nick Seemann\, the Senior Environment Consultant at Dementia Training Australia\, joins us to discuss the dementia enabling environments project. \nThis webinar training aims to give you: \n\nIncreased knowledge of dementia and its effect on fall risk\nIncreased awareness of environmental barriers and supports the movement for people living with dementia.\nIncreased confidence to identify falls risks created by environments for people living with dementia.\nIncreased confidence to help create supportive environments for people living with dementia.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/dementia-enabling-environments-for-falls-prevention/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stay On Your Feet%C2%AE":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210818T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210818T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T152201
CREATED:20210707T065912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T031846Z
UID:2666-1629309600-1629316800@www.injurymatters.org.au
SUMMARY:Falls Prevention and Neurological Conditions Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Injury Matters for the “Falls Prevention and Neurological Conditions Workshop”. Presented by Anita Rattray\, Physiotherapist and Lisa Barry\, Occupational Therapist at Parkinson’s Clinic\, Osborne Park Hospital. The workshop will provide participants with knowledge of common neurological conditions which increase falls risk as well as strategies for reducing falls risk. \nThis workshop aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge and understanding of common neurological conditions and their impact on falls risk.\nIncrease knowledge of strategies for preventing falls in people with neurological conditions.\nIncrease understanding of referral pathways for relevant services.\nIncrease knowledge of available resources to support clinical practice.\n\nRefreshments provided. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/falls-prevention-and-neurological-conditions-workshop/
LOCATION:Bendat Parent & Community Centre\, 36 Dodd Street\, Wembley\, WA\, 6014\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stay On Your Feet%C2%AE":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210610T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260529T152201
CREATED:20210521T032510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T032510Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding family carers falls concern and their management of older adults falls risks at home Webinar
DESCRIPTION:With Western Australia’s ageing population\, family carers are increasingly becoming essential support in falls prevention and care delivery for older adults living in the community. Carers’ concerns for older adults’ falls risk\, can have a severe impact on the psychological well-being and ability of family carers to prevent falls. Falls prevention programs that include family carers contribute to significant improvement in falls risk awareness and knowledge in carers and their care recipients. However\, maladaptive caring strategies adopted by carers could lead to dependence and increasing risk of falling among older adults at home. \nJoin Injury Matters for the ‘Understanding family carers fall concern and their management of older adults fall risks at home webinar’. A presentation will be provided by Marcus Ang\, Edith Cowan University who will discuss issues that contribute to concerns of family carers regarding risk of falling and the strategies they use to prevent older adults from falling at home.
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/understanding-family-carers-falls-concern-and-their-management-of-older-adults-falls-risks-at-home-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Stay On Your Feet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stay On Your Feet%C2%AE":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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