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SUMMARY:Seen and Believed: Domestic Violence in LGBTQ+ communities webinar
DESCRIPTION:The right to live a life free from violence and abuse is a person’s most basic human right\, but for many LGBTQ people\, this is not a reality. 1 in 2 LGBTQ people will experience domestic\, family\, and intimate partner violence and abuse (DV) in their lifetime\, yet victims remain largely invisible with incredibly low levels of reporting. With LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day right around the corner (May 28th)\, join Injury Matters with guest presenter from LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation to learn more about LGBTQ specific domestic violence impact on overall health and injury\, and how we as health professionals can help address barriers and provide support to victims when needed. \nRegister here \nThis webinar aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge of LGBTQ domestic violence impact on health and its link to injury\nIncrease awareness of barriers to reporting and seeking support among the LGBTQ community\nIncrease confidence in providing support for victims of domestic violence and advocating for inclusive healthcare\n\nWho should attend? \nThis webinar is targeted at local government community development or safety officers\, family and domestic violence support services\, health promotion and public health professionals\, injury prevention and safety promotion practitioners\, social workers and youth workers.
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/seen-and-believed-domestic-violence-in-lgbtq-communities-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Know Injury":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230512T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
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SUMMARY:Ageing and Mobility: Planning and Designing for an Ageing Population
DESCRIPTION:As our growing population ages\, the need for safe street design has never been more important. Not only is safe street design important to help reduce injury for the general public\, but simple improvements also make environments accessible for older adults as well as inclusive to people with disability. Join Injury Matters with guest presenters Tim Judd and Dr Jane Bringolf in this seminar where we will explore how to plan and design for an ageing population in WA. \nRegister here \nThis seminar aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge of the link between street design and injury among older adult populations in WA\nIncrease awareness of safer design principles\nIncrease understanding of the older adult perspective on accessible street design\nIncrease confidence in advocating for safe street design to reduce the risk of injury in older adults\n\nWho should attend? \nThis seminar training is suitable for urban designers and developers\, health promotion and public health professionals\, Local Government community development officers\, the transport and road safety sector\, and injury prevention advocates.
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/ageing-and-mobility-seminar/
LOCATION:99 The Boulevard  Floreat\, WA 6014\, 99 The Boulevard\, Floreat\, WA\, 6014\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Know Injury":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230511T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
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SUMMARY:Injury Prevention Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:Injury is Everyone’s Business\nThe Injury Prevention Summit is a one-day event held biennially by Injury Matters\, via the Know Injury program\, with funding from the Western Australian Department of Health. \nThe event will be held on 11th May 2023 and will bring together injury prevention and safety promotion practitioners\, policymakers and Local Governments from across Western Australia to share knowledge and build capacity to integrate injury prevention and safety promotion practices into their work. \nExpect Keynote presentations from experts Denise Sullivan\, Director of Chronic Disease Prevention at the Department of Health\, Lucy Saunders\, Director and Founder of Healthy Streets\, and Professor Tanya Chikritzhs\, lead of the Alcohol Policy Research team at the National Drug Research Institute. \nThe Injury Prevention Summit aims to facilitate collaboration within the sector by exploring the cross cutting factors contributing to injury\, while providing the space to exchange knowledge\, ideas\, and information across WA. \nThe three sessions for the day include Evidence-Informed Injury Prevention\, Safe Streets\, and Preventing Harm from Alcohol.  \nIn-person registration\, networking\, and refreshments to open from 9:00am for in-person attendees\, with formalities to commence at 9:30am. Morning tea\, lunch\, and afternoon tea will be provided for in-person attendees. \nGet Tickets Here \n2023 Injury Prevention Summit Program\nView the Program \nAlternatively\, Download the Program (PDF). \nOur Speakers\n \nJodie Nikolic\nJodie’s life changed forever when she was struck by a motor vehicle whilst cycling. The driver\, was over the legal alcohol limit\, found to be fatigued at the time as well as using their mobile phone whist driving. Working as a dietician and gym operator\, the spinal cord injuries Jodie sustained in this cycling accident completely changed the course of her life. \nJodie is an engaging presenter and has a passion for educating drivers. Her goal is to help minimise the number of drivers on Australian roads that continue to use their phones or drive whilst intoxicated. \n  \n \nDr Denise Sullivan \nDr Sullivan is Director Chronic Disease Prevention with the Department of Health. In this role she leads the development of state chronic disease and injury prevention policy and planning frameworks and contributes to the shaping of the national preventive health policy agenda. Her professional interests cover many aspects of chronic disease and injury prevention encompassing health communications\, health promotion and research\, public policy on health\, and workforce planning and development. She has a particular interest in furthering collaborations with other sectors with a mutual interest in promoting a more active and healthier WA community\, creating and sustaining environments that support this. \n  \nDr Delia Hendrie\nDr Hendrie is a senior lecturer in the School of Public Health at Curtin University. Delia’s main research interests include policy and program evaluation\, in relation to evaluating their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. \nMuch of her recent work in this field has been evaluating the impact of population health measures\, clinical interventions\, and public health laws\, and she collaborates widely with health professionals\, government agencies\, private sector agencies\, and community groups. \n  \n \nLauren Humphreys\nLauren Humphreys is the Senior Research and Evaluation Officer within the Chronic Disease Prevention Directorate at the WA Department of Health. In this role\, she provides expert advice on evaluation and related research pertaining to chronic disease and injury prevention activities\, projects\, and funded programs. Her interests include building professional capacity for research and evaluation\, improving data literacy and accessibility\, and discovering innovative ways to use and share data to inform policy and program planning. \n  \n  \n \nLucy Saunders\nHealthy Streets was developed by Lucy Saunders through her research on the interface of urban spaces and human health. She is a unique combination of public health specialist\, urbanist and transport planner. Lucy works with organisations across the world adapting her Healthy Streets Approach to each context. She also collaborates with kind and brilliant people to create exciting new things that help to improve population health. The success of this Approach is its wide-reaching resonance across political\, special interest and professional divides; used to engage\, influence and coordinate a wide range of stakeholders around a coherent vision. \n  \nTim Judd\nTim has twenty-two years’ experience in the area of Transportation and Land Use Planning\, Road Safety\, Public Transport and Active Travel. Tim is a board member of the Streets for People WA advocacy body\, a member of the Cycling Walking Australia and New Zealand Design Innovations Working Group\, and a panel member of Main Roads WA/IPWEA Road Safety Panel. As an accredited Healthy Streets practitioner and designer Tim has vast experience with Healthy Streets having been on the small industry working group to develop the Healthy Streets design check tool for Australia. \n  \n \nTerri-Anne Pettet\nTerri-Anne brings more than 25 years of experience in road safety research\, policy development\, strategic and operational program planning\, and delivery. She currently manages WALGA’s road safety policy and RoadWise team\, working with Local Governments across Western Australia. \nTerri-Anne is the Deputy Member representing Local Government on the Road Safety Council of WA\, a Director of the Board of Injury Matters and is the Deputy Chair of the WA Chapter of the Australasian College of Road Safety. Terri-Anne is passionate about engaging\, inspiring\, and supporting Local Governments to move towards evidence-based\, better practices road safety. \n  \n  \n \nProfessor Tanya Chikritzhs\nTanya leads the Alcohol Policy and Strategy Research team at the National Drug Research Institute\, Curtin University. She has qualifications in epidemiology and biostatistics\, 25 years’ experience spanning many areas of alcohol research and an international profile as an expert in her field. \nTanya has published over 300 peer reviewed journal articles\, reports and book chapters on evaluations of alcohol policy and alcohol epidemiology. \n  \nJo Woodruff\nJo has 20+ years of experience working in the public and private health sectors as a physiotherapist & lactation consultant before completing a Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion and a Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Health & Medicine. \nJo is currently employed as the Wheatbelt Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention Coordinator with Holyoake’s Wheatbelt Community Alcohol & Drug Service. AOD prevention focuses on supporting communities & organisations to develop & implement grass-roots\, evidence-based initiatives that aim to improve protective factors and reduce the harms associated with AOD use. \n  \n \nAlison Grainger\nAllison is an experienced and passionate researcher\, with more than fifteen years’ experience in the market and social research industry. She has worked for clients in both the public and private sectors\, and across a range of areas\, including health\, mental health\, road safety\, education\, alcohol and drugs\, tourism\, employment\, environment and sustainability. Allison has experience in the development and execution of behaviour change interventions and communications (formative\, concept testing and evaluation research)\, community attitude tracking\, community and consumer segmentation\, stakeholder consultation\, corporate reputation and brand guidance research. \n  \nInjury Matters Cancellation and Refund Policy\n\nParticipants may request a refund or transfer their registration to another person if they are unable to attend.\nCancellation or requests to transfer registration to another person must be received in writing by emailing info@knowinjury.org.au within five (5) working days of the event.\nNo tentative bookings will be accepted.\nNon-attendance or cancellations received within five (5) working days of the start of the event will incur the full fee.\n\nIf you are experiencing financial hardship but would like to attend this event\, please contact info@knowinjury.org.au so we can accommodate for your needs.
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/injury-prevention-summit-2023/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21\, Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Injury Matters
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230502T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230502T120000
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SUMMARY:Applying the Otago Falls Prevention Program in Practice
DESCRIPTION:Muscle strengthening and balance exercises are known to be the most effective measures to prevent falls in older adults. The Otago Exercise Program\, specifically designed to prevent falls\, is an individually tailored\, home based balance and strength falls prevention program delivered to older adults by a trained instructor. The program has shown to be effective in reducing the number of falls and number of injuries resulting from falls. The Otago program is most effective and best targeted towards older adults at highest risk\, including those over 80 years of age and those who have previously fallen. This workshop aims to upskill health professionals who work with older adults to provide the opportunity to: \n\nLearn the strength and balance principles of the Otago program\nAcquire the skills and confidence to deliver the Otago program including assessing participants\, tailoring the program\, and ensuring exercises are performed safely\nIncrease your ability to be able to provide effective feedback and motivate Otago program participants\n\nRegister here \nThis workshop hopes to: \n\nIncrease awareness of falls prevalence and why it is important to prevent falls.\nIncrease knowledge of the ageing process and other health conditions impact on falls risk.\nIncrease knowledge of multifactorial assessment for those older adults at risk of falls.\nIncrease knowledge to implement a therapeutic intervention to address risk factors identified in the multifactorial assessment.\nIncrease awareness of the Otago Falls Prevention Program.\n\nWho should attend? \nThis workshop is best suited for physiotherapists\, occupational therapists\, and allied health professionals with specific interest in exercise and older adults i.e. exercise physiologists and registered nurses. \nInjury Matters Cancellation and Refund Policy \n\nParticipants may request a refund or transfer their registration to another person if they are unable to attend.\nCancellation or requests to transfer registration to another person must be received in writing by emailing info@injurymatters.org.au within five (5) working days of the workshop.\nNo tentative bookings will be accepted.\nNon-attendance or cancellations received within five (5) working days of the start of the workshop will incur the full fee.
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/applying-the-otago-falls-prevention-program-in-practice/
LOCATION:Bendat Parent & Community Centre\, 36 Dodd Street\, Wembley\, WA\, 6014\, Australia
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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:20230328T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
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SUMMARY:Falls and cardiac health: The link and the risks
DESCRIPTION:Older adults with cardiovascular disease are at an increased risk of falling\, leading to injury. However\, the link and the common risk factors between cardiovascular health and falls is not well understood in clinical practice. Injury Matters is hosting an online webinar for health professionals who work with older adults to better understand the importance and common risk factors to look out for with heart health and falls\, as well as the screening tools used to help identify and mitigate the risk of falling in older adult clients with heart conditions. Helen McLean from the Heart Foundation WA along with a range of speakers will be presenting online in this two-hour webinar. \nRegister here \nThe webinar aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge of the link between cardiac health and falls in older adults\nIncrease awareness of the common risk factors of falls and cardiac health\, especially in Aboriginal communities in WA\nIncrease skills in appropriately using screening tools to mitigate falls risk as well as ensuring optimal heart health.\n\nWho should attend? \nThe webinar is aimed at allied and clinical health nurses\, aged care staff\, Aboriginal health workers\, and public health advocates passionate about healthy ageing. \n 
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/falls-and-cardiac-health-the-link-and-the-risks/
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:20230208T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20230125T014356Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Education Session
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to become an active member of your community\, while helping others? \nTalk to us about what it takes to become a Volunteer Peer Educator and book into our next training session\, Wed 8th February from 10am – 1pm. \nVolunteering gives you the opportunity to meet people\, learn new skills\, help others\, take on new challenges and use your skills and experience in a positive way. \nSome of the benefits of volunteering at Injury Matters include: \n\nLearning new skills;\nMeeting new people;\nEducating peers and giving back to the community;\nFree training including public speaking and Cultural Awareness;\nMaking friends!\n\nCall Sandy Duxbury on 6166 7688  or email: info@injurymatters.org.au to find out more about the role and bookings for the training sessions.
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/peer-education-session/
LOCATION:Injury Matters\, 2/297 VINCENT STREET\, Leederville\, Western Australia\, 6007\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Injury Matters,Stay On Your Feet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Injury Matters":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230131T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20221121T073047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T073217Z
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SUMMARY:Veer off vaping - advocating for e-cigarette regulation in WA webinar
DESCRIPTION:E-cigarettes have been readily available globally since 2006. Nicotine is an extremely toxic substance\, with liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes posing a serious risk for young children in our society. If the popularity and access to e-cigarettes were to increase in Western Australia without legislative intervention and regulation\, injuries from e-cigarettes would undoubtedly increase in both occurrence and severity. To talk through the use of e-cigarettes\, its link to injury\, and the advocacy strategies that are currently underway in WA\, we will hear from the Make Smoking History team at Cancer Council WA in this one-hour online webinar hosted by Injury Matters. \nThis session aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge of the link between vaping and injury\nIncrease awareness of current regulations on e-cigarettes in WA\nIncrease confidence in advocating for harm reduction with e-cigarette use in young people\n\nWho should attend? \nThis webinar is aimed at public health advocates\, health promotion professionals\, representatives from schools\, Not-for-profit or Local Government bodies\, metro health services and health professionals working in youth services\, organisations or programs. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/veer-off-vaping-advocating-for-e-cigarette-regulation-in-wa-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Know Injury
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221129T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20220919T012636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T012614Z
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SUMMARY:Active Balance for falls prevention training
DESCRIPTION:Balance is the ability to maintain a stable and controlled body position when moving. Balance plays an important role in daily activities such as walking\, bending over to put shoes on\, driving a car\, or grocery shopping. Balance requires our body’s system to work together to control our movements. Older adults who have impaired balance are at great risk of falling and so Injury Matters’ Stay On Your Feet® program are hosting a half day workshop training\, aimed at fitness trainers\, enrolled nurses and therapy assistants who work with older adults\, which will go over: \n\nWhat a fall is and why it is important to try to prevent them.\nHow the ageing process and other health conditions impact on falls risk.\nWhat is normal and abnormal gait\, balance\, strength\, and flexibility and how these may impact on falls risk.\nHow to identify falls risk and implement safety during exercise.\nWhat recommended falls prevention and exercise strategies are and how to implement them.\nWhere to find falls prevention resources and help.\n\nWho should attend? \nThe workshop is aimed at fitness trainers or those working with community dwelling adults\, allied health assistants\, nurses\, support workers\, aged care staff\, and anyone who wants to learn more about exercises to prevent falls in older adults. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/active-balance-for-falls-prevention-training/
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:20221122T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221116T164500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20220920T054225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T062110Z
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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:20221011T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20220909T061419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T061658Z
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SUMMARY:Family and domestic violence awareness training
DESCRIPTION:This workshop training is designed for people in roles that deal directly or indirectly with family and domestic violence. This can include those who work in health\, allied health\, alcohol and other drugs\, education\, childcare\, and government or community organisations. This workshop is for anyone looking to increase their knowledge and awareness in family and domestic violence that helps to create safety for women and children. This one-day workshop hosted by Injury Matters and in partnership with Stopping Family Violence will cover the following topics: \n\nWhat does it mean to be family and domestic violence informed\nKey components of family and domestic violence informed practice\nContributing factors to family and domestic violence\nIntersections of family and domestic violence of mental health & alcohol and other drugs\nHow can services collaborate better for increased safety\n\nThis will be an interactive workshop with the opportunity to ask questions and network with other participants. This session aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge of the contributing factors\nIncrease awareness of the effects of family and domestic violence\nIncrease skills in collaborating with key stakeholders to implement family and domestic violence informed practices\nIncrease confidence in identifying and referring at-risk individuals to appropriate family and domestic violence services\n\nLunch will be provided. Attendance is free but registration is compulsory. \nRegister
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/family-and-domestic-violence-awareness-training/
LOCATION:11 – 31 Kobeelya Ave\, Katanning\, 11 – 31 Kobeelya Ave\, Katanning\, Western Australia\, 6317\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Know Injury
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221010T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221010T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20220812T071952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T072603Z
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SUMMARY:Grant writing 101 workshop
DESCRIPTION:Injury Matters and the City of Albany are hosting an informative step-by-step grant writing workshop for health professionals working in community development. Aimed at first-time grant writers and those looking for additional guidance in the grants process\, this grant-writing workshop will go over the techniques needed for a successful submission. We will also hear from the Albany Public Library who were successful recipients of an Injury Matters Stay On Your Feet® falls prevention grant. \nThis workshop will cover: \n\nhow to break down grant guidelines\nhow to plan your project\, including goal setting and evaluation\nhow to effectively demonstrate a need for your community\nthe grant evaluation process\nwhat a successful grant proposal looks like\nwhat Injury Matters looks for when awarding grants\n\nThis workshop aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge of how to write a successful grant\nIncrease skills in how to plan and evaluate a community grant project\nIncrease awareness of the lasting positive impact of government grants to the wider community\nThis workshop training is free but registration is compulsory. Morning tea will be provided.\n\nThis event is FREE but registration is compulsory. Morning tea will be provided. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/grant-writing-101-workshop/
LOCATION:221 york street Albany\, 221 York Street\, Albany\, WA\, 6330\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Know Injury
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ORGANIZER;CN="Know Injury":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221004T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20220727T045104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T012006Z
UID:7000-1664874000-1664881200@www.injurymatters.org.au
SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers: multicultural communities in WA
DESCRIPTION:Western Australia (WA) has a rapidly increasing multicultural population\, made up of a variety of different cultural communities\, each with their own unique identity and experiences. With almost half of Australians having a parent born overseas (48.2%) and 27.6% of the population being born overseas themselves\, it is more important than ever to ensure health services and organisations are accessible to all. \nThe unique demographics of multicultural communities in WA and several contributing factors can increase the risk of injury within WA’s multicultural communities. The increased risk of injury can be explained by low levels of language proficiency\, different understandings of injury\, minimal support networks\, cultural shame\, and stigmatisation. Injury Matters explores these barriers with key leaders and health professionals in the multicultural injury prevention space in a practical and engaging workshop. \nWe will hear from: \n\nPearl Proud\, Lead. Senior Practitioner. from Culturally Diverse Psychological Service on the cultural\, social\, and psychosocial impact on the health of the multicultural community\,\nRachel Pearce\, Health Services Manager at Ishar on how to address health service access barriers as health professionals working in the health sector\,\nand Henrietta Podgorska\, Communications and Engagement Senior Manager at Umbrella Community Care Services Inc. explain the importance of partnership and collaboration\, and how to communicate difficult topics\, with practical tips for engagement.\n\nThe workshop training aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge of cultural\, social\, and psychosocial barriers to accessing mainstream health services for multicultural communities in WA\nIncrease awareness of communication and partnership strategies when promoting a health service in multicultural communities\nIncrease skills in engaging culturally and linguistically diverse communities in WA\nIncrease confidence in ensuring your health service is inclusive for the multicultural community of WA\nIncrease knowledge of resources and key stakeholders in the WA multicultural community\n\nWho should attend? \nThe workshop is aimed at health professionals who work in local government\, not-for-profit organisations\, NGOs\, community services\, public health and health promotion professionals who work with multicultural communities in WA. \nInjury Matters Cancellation and Refund Policy \n\nParticipants may request a refund or transfer their registration to another person if they are unable to attend.\nCancellation or requests to transfer registration to another person must be received in writing by emailing info@injurymatters.org.au within three(3) working days of the workshop.\nNo tentative bookings will be accepted.\nNon-attendance or cancellations received within two (2) working days of the start of the workshop will incur the full fee.\n\nIf you are experiencing financial hardship but would like to attend this workshop\, please contact info@injurymatters.org.au so we can accommodate for your needs. \nMorning tea will be provided. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/breaking-barriers-multicultural-communities-in-wa/
LOCATION:Bendat Parent & Community Centre\, 36 Dodd Street\, Wembley\, WA\, 6014\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Know Injury
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ORGANIZER;CN="Know Injury":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220929T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20220808T063035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T064443Z
UID:7077-1664445600-1664456400@www.injurymatters.org.au
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;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220921T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20220805T042504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T075119Z
UID:7071-1663750800-1663758000@www.injurymatters.org.au
SUMMARY:Youth alcohol and injury prevention forum
DESCRIPTION:Alcohol is the highest risk factor for injury. It increases the risk of violence\, intentional self-harm\, road crashes\, falls\, and drownings. Six ambulances are called to treat intoxicated West Australians aged 18 and younger every week\, with 12% of 12–17-year-olds being victims of an alcohol-related incident in 2019\, including verbal abuse\, physical abuse\, or being put in fear by someone under the influence of alcohol. The need to raise awareness of alcohol-related injury in WA has never been more important\, and communities want to understand how they can help prevent the early uptake of alcohol in young people. \nInjury Matters are holding a Youth Alcohol and Injury Prevention forum with a number of leading experts in the field to learn more about an effective community approach to modifying risk and protective factors for alcohol use within young people. We will hear from Professor John Toumbourou from Communities that Care\, Robert White from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation\, and the Safer Mandurah team talk about preventing harm from alcohol in the community. \nThis event aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge of alcohol’s impact on injury in young people in WA\nIncrease awareness of risk and protective factors for alcohol use in young people\nIncrease awareness of evidence-based strategies and initiatives to prevent and reduce harm from alcohol to young people.\nIncrease knowledge and skills in implementing practical prevention-based strategies in the community\n\nWho should attend? \nThis forum is suitable for local government bodies\, stakeholders in the alcohol prevention space\, crime safety\, community development\, sports associations\, local sports clubs\, public health advocates\, policy and program coordinators/officers\, LDATs\, LDAGs\, metro and country health services\, and youth organisations/programs. \nThis forum can be attended online or in-person. Morning tea will be provided if attended in-person. This event is free but registration is compulsory. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/youth-alcohol-and-injury-prevention-forum/
LOCATION:99 The Boulevard  Floreat\, WA 6014\, 99 The Boulevard\, Floreat\, WA\, 6014\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Know Injury
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ORGANIZER;CN="Know Injury":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220915
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20220708T073451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T054106Z
UID:6802-1662508800-1663199999@www.injurymatters.org.au
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:20260420T143137
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:20220831T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220831T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20220727T033003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T033015Z
UID:6996-1661940000-1661943600@www.injurymatters.org.au
SUMMARY:COVID-19 impact on mental health in older adults
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 has had an impact on the mental health and well-being of older adults in Western Australia. Social isolation is a continuing problem for older adults and may lead to loneliness. Social isolation is the absence of relationships with family and friends on an individual level and with society on a broader level. Good mental health contributes greatly to an overall feeling of well-being. Untreated mental health disorders in older adults can lead to diminished functioning\, substance abuse\, poor quality of life\, and increased mortality. \nJoin Injury Matters with guest speaker Deb Reveley from Brain Ambulance as we chat through the current evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of older adults in WA\, and the interventions we as health professionals can promote for healthy ageing and reducing the impact of social isolation. \nThis session aims to: \n\nIncrease awareness of the impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health of older adults in Western Australia.\nIncrease knowledge of the mental health issues facing older adults in Western Australia.\nIncrease knowledge of the interventions to promote healthy ageing and reduce the impact of social isolation and loneliness.\nIncrease knowledge of barriers for older adults seeking assistance and intervention.\nIncrease knowledge of referral points for older adults requiring intervention.\n\nWho can attend? \nThis webinar is suitable for public health and health promotion professionals\, mental health advocates and professionals\, aged care workers\, support workers\, allied health workers\, and community services or organisations that work with older adults in the community setting. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/covid-19-impact-on-mental-health-in-older-adults/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Know Injury
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ORGANIZER;CN="Know Injury":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220830T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220830T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20220803T015247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T015247Z
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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;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220810T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220810T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20220802T030003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T030138Z
UID:7027-1660125600-1660131000@www.injurymatters.org.au
SUMMARY:Supporting People after a Road Crash Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Each year in Western Australia\, thousands of people are impacted by road trauma. Responding or being first on scene at a car crash\, losing family and friends\, dealing with injuries\, caring for those injured\, causing a crash or witnessing a serious crash can have a devastating and enduring impact. \nRoad Trauma Support WA will be delivering an information session for professionals including emergency services personnel (paid and volunteer) who may be exposed to road trauma as part of their work\, and who would like to know more about how the Road Trauma Support WA service can support those who have been impacted by a road crash. \nThe information session will help you get better informed on: \n\nThe impact of road trauma\nCommon reactions experienced after a crash\nUnderstanding grief\, loss\, and trauma after a crash\nWhere and how to access support for yourself and others.\n\nFor more information about the Road Trauma Support Service WA please visit the website at www.rtswa.org.au. If you have any queries\, please contact the Injury Matters team at admin@rtswa.org.au. \nRegister \nThis event is supported by WALGA Roadwise and Holyoake Wheatbelt.
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/supporting-people-after-a-road-crash-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Road Trauma Support WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220629T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220629T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20220616T025856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T025856Z
UID:6137-1656507600-1656511200@www.injurymatters.org.au
SUMMARY:Building Support in Preventing Violence in WA
DESCRIPTION:This free bite-sized webinar from the Local Government Community Safety Network will provide a local focus on violence prevention following the launch of the Our Watch Local Government violence prevention toolkit. \nSpeakers\n\nKatie Moynan works in the role of Specialist Practice Development & Research at Preventing Violence\nTogether\, a collaboration co-chaired by the Centre for Women’s Safety and Stopping Family Violence\,\ntwo established\, state-wide organisations with a shared purpose of supporting women and children\nexperiencing family\, domestic and sexual violence\, to be safe and free from violence. Having professionally\nsupported victim survivors of family\, domestic and sexual violence for many years\, Katie is passionate\nabout shifting the culture that permits violence to occur in the first place.\nCr Chontelle Stone is a passionate advocate for community participation\, engagement and connectivity.\nIn 2017\, Chontelle was elected to the City of Cockburn where she has been contributing to creating an\nenvironment of social inclusion. As President of the Australian Local Government Women’s Association\nWA Branch Chontelle developed the Stand Up program aimed at increasing female representation on\nLocal Government Councils.\n\nThere will be opportunity to share any initiatives your LG are doing to prevent violence. If you are interested in sharing\, please contact Vikki Barlow VBarlow@walga.asn.au \nRegister
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/building-support-in-preventing-violence-in-wa/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Injury Matters
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220621T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20220405T064526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T063158Z
UID:4842-1655809200-1655814600@www.injurymatters.org.au
SUMMARY:How To: Alcohol Action Planning for Local Governments
DESCRIPTION:Local Governments play a key role in alcohol policies and injury prevention programs in WA\, however the idea of developing an Alcohol Action Plan can be daunting. Join Injury Matters as we hear from guest presenter Linda Parsons\, Senior Health Promotion Officer and Colby McGuire\, Health Promotion Coordinator at the East Metropolitan Health Service\, as they share the importance of an Alcohol Action Plan\, with the process involved and evidence on what works. We will also hear from guest presenters Assunta Di Francesco\, Health Promotion Coordinator at the East Metropolitan Health Service\, Magdalene Lannary at the City of Gosnells\, Coordinator Health and Compliance and Ellie Robinson at the City of Canning\, Senior Environmental Health Officer share learnings\, reflections and achievements of their involvement in the Armadale\, Canning and Gosnells Local Drug Action Group and the process of updating their Cities of Armadale\, Canning and Gosnells Alcohol Action Plan 2019-2022. Organisation support is key\, and as such we will hear from a range of speakers including Cancer Council WA and Mental Health Commission who are key partners in the process. \nThis webinar aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge of the importance of an Alcohol Action Plan for Local Government bodies in relation to injury prevention\nIncrease awareness of the process and challenges that come with developing an Alcohol Action Plan\nIncrease skill in producing an alcohol and drug action plan for local government bodies in WA\nIncreased knowledge of the relevant resources and stakeholders to develop an Alcohol Action Plan for a Local Government body\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/how-to-alcohol-action-planning-for-local-governments/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Know Injury
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ORGANIZER;CN="Know Injury":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220615T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20220315T064440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T002856Z
UID:4714-1655287200-1655294400@www.injurymatters.org.au
SUMMARY:Dive into the data: Injury Epidemiology Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The role of epidemiology in public health has come to light recently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However\, epidemiological information has always been a core construct of injury prevention due to its ability to characterise the occurrence of injury\, identify at-risk population groups and assist in evaluating injury prevention strategies. \nHow do we access and interpret epidemiological data? \nWA injury prevention practitioners are fortunate to have access to multiple sources of epidemiological data to assist in quantifying the impact of injury on the community\, however it can be challenging to interpret the various forms of data available. \nJoin Injury Matters with guest facilitator Dr Lauren Fortington\, from Edith Cowan University\, for the Dive into the data: Injury Epidemiology Online Workshop. Lauren is a Senior Research Fellow in injury epidemiology at ECU and a member of the Australasian Epidemiological Association. \nDuring the workshop Lauren will share her knowledge regarding interpreting epidemiological data\, to enable participants to understand the core constructs of data and apply it to their role. \nThis online workshop aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge of the role of epidemiology in injury prevention.\nIncrease skills in interpreting epidemiological injury data.\nIncrease knowledge of how to access WA injury data.\nIncrease confidence to use epidemiological data to influence injury prevention initiatives.\n\nWho can attend? \nThis online workshop is suitable for anyone looking to clarify or grow their ability to interpret injury epidemiological data\, including; public health practitioners\, health promotion professionals\, local government workers\, WA Country Health staff\, recent environmental science graduates or undergraduate health science students. \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 a group activity 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/injury-epidemiology-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Know Injury
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ORGANIZER;CN="Know Injury":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220623
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Stay On Your Feet%C2%AE":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220602T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20220301T054057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T074750Z
UID:4638-1654192800-1654200000@www.injurymatters.org.au
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:20220525T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
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SUMMARY:Getting started with Co-Design
DESCRIPTION:Delivering successful projects in the community relies on building trust and engaging in a meaningful way with stakeholders and partners. Co-design is about creating with stakeholders to ensure the results meet their needs and are usable. \nJoin Injury Matters as Olivia O’Conner\, a consultant with experience in evidence-based collaboration and consultation as she delivers this workshop on getting started with Co-design. This engaging and interactive webinar is designed to inspire ideas and allow discussion on translating theory into action. The training aims to build the capacity of health and community professionals to use Co-design principles\, while overcoming barriers such as time and funding constraints. \n*Please note: this event is now free to attend. This was updated from a ticketed event\, and all previous ticket holders are in the process of receiving refunds. \nThe online workshop training aims to: \n\nIncreased knowledge of Co-design principles and when they should be used\nIncreased awareness of barriers to good Co-design and strategies to overcome these barriers\nIncreased skills in applying Co-design principles in program development\nIncreased confidence to use Co-design in program development and to engage Stakeholders and partners.\n\nWho can attend? \nThis training is suitable for health professionals working in local government\, not-for-profit/community sector\, mental health\, public health and regional organisations that want to improve their collaboration and engagement with Stakeholders and partners. \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/getting-started-with-co-design/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Know Injury
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ORGANIZER;CN="Know Injury":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
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SUMMARY:What are we doing to prevent injury in the WA community?
DESCRIPTION:The impact that injury has on all Western Australians reinforces the importance of focusing on the preventable and predictable nature of injury and the need to make injury prevention a priority. The wide range of health areas within injury further contributes to the need for an integrated approach to injury prevention by a range of health sectors. As a health professional\, understanding the range of initiatives that already exist\, and advocacy areas that need further attention\, is vital for affective and sustainable public health programs. Join Injury Matters as we hear from leaders within the injury prevention space on topics that range from poisoning and drowning prevention to alcohol harm reduction. We will hear from: \n\nRachel Murray on Drowning Prevention RLSWA\nKristen Jamieson on Child Injuries Kidsafe WA\nJulia Stafford on reducing harm by cheap alcohol Cancer Council WA\n\nLearn more about the work being done in this space\, and ways that you can advocate for injury prevention in WA. \nThis webinar training aims to: \n\n\n\nIncreased knowledge of trends in injury in Western Australia\nIncreased awareness of injury prevention advocacy areas in WA\nIncreased knowledge of injury prevention services\, programs\, and resources available in WA\n\n\n\nWho should attend? \nThis webinar training is suitable for people working in Local Governments\, as advocates and policy officers\, in the field of Health Promotion and Public Health\, and for health professionals in Country and Regional Health Services\, and Aboriginal Health Services and organisations. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/what-are-we-doing-to-prevent-injury-in-the-wa-community/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Know Injury
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ORGANIZER;CN="Know Injury":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220510T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20220330T074043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T072917Z
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SUMMARY:Let's talk about violence in WA
DESCRIPTION:Violence is a growing issue in Western Australia\, with 17\,134 hospitalisations due to assault and people aged 25 – 44 having the highest incidence of hospitalisations due to assault. Join Injury Matters and a range of professionals while we explore topics such as family and domestic violence and elder abuse\, while hearing about a smoking cessation and violence prevention pilot program trialled at Royal Perth Hospital. We will hear from: \n\nLisa Jones from Lifeline WA on Family and Domestic Violence\nLouise Forster from Advocare on Elder Abuse\nHolly Scott and Rachel Wixon from East Metro Health Service on the Royal Perth Hospital Violence Prevention Pilot Project.\n\nLearn more about the work being done in this space\, and ways that you can advocate for safer environments in WA. \nThis webinar training aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge of trends in violence in Western Australia\nIncrease awareness of violence advocacy areas in WA\nIncrease knowledge of violence services\, support\, resources\, and referral pathways available in WA\n\nThis webinar is suitable for Local Government community safety workers\,  advocates and policy officers\, health promotion and public health professionals\, WA Police\, family and domestic violence organisations/women’s refuges/support services\, country and regional health services\, and Aboriginal health services and organisations. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/lets-talk-about-violence-in-wa/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Know Injury
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ORGANIZER;CN="Know Injury":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220505T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
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:20220504T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143137
CREATED:20220301T040533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T064614Z
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SUMMARY:Through the Looking Glass: Engaging Multicultural Communities within Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion online workshop
DESCRIPTION:WA has a rapidly increasing multicultural population\, consisting of a variety of different multicultural communities\, each with their own unique identity and experiences. The unique demographics of multicultural communities in WA add to the complexity of the contributing factors which can increase the risk of injury within multicultural communities. The three leading injury areas affecting people from multicultural communities in WA are drowning\, intentional self-harm\, and violence. With a number of health programs out there already tackling these prevalent issues\, how do we better engage with multicultural communities to address these areas of concern? \nJoin Injury Matters as Deborah Pyatt\, a training consultant with 30 years of experience working with diverse communities\, will be facilitating this interactive and engaging workshop. This training aims to build the capacity of health and community professionals to increase understanding of the impact of key cultural aspects in multicultural communities in WA to better engage\, plan\, and implement programs and services which target injury prevention and safety promotion. \nThis online workshop training aims to: \n\nIncrease awareness of the leading causes of injury within the multicultural community in WA.\nIncrease knowledge of the barriers multicultural communities face in accessing appropriate services.\nIncrease knowledge of the underlying cultural\, social and psychosocial factors that influence injury within multicultural communities.\nIncrease skills in applying culturally inclusive practices for accessible and appropriate health programs and service delivery for the WA multicultural community.\n\nWho can attend? \nThis training is suitable for health professionals working in local government\, not-for-profits/community sector\, mental health\, public health\, and aged care that want to engage with diverse communities in their health programs. \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/through-the-looking-glass-engaging-multicultural-communities-within-injury-prevention-and-safety-promotion-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Know Injury
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