Injury Matters

Grant writing 101 workshop
2022-10-10 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Perth) | 221 york street Albany, 221 York Street, Albany, WA, 6330, Australia
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.
This workshop will cover:

how to break down grant guidelines
how to plan your project, including goal setting and evaluation
how to effectively demonstrate a need for your community
the grant evaluation process
what a successful grant proposal looks like
what Injury Matters looks for when awarding grants

This workshop aims to:

Increase knowledge of how to write a successful grant
Increase skills in how to plan and evaluate a community grant project
Increase awareness of the lasting positive impact of government grants to the wider community
This workshop training is free but registration is compulsory. Morning tea will be provided.

This event is FREE but registration is compulsory. Morning tea will be provided.
Register here

Breaking Barriers: multicultural communities in WA
2022-10-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Bendat Parent & Community Centre, 36 Dodd Street, Wembley, WA, 6014, Australia
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.
The 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.
We will hear from:

Pearl Proud, Lead. Senior Practitioner. from Culturally Diverse Psychological Service on the cultural, social, and psychosocial impact on the health of the multicultural community,
Rachel Pearce, Health Services Manager at Ishar on how to address health service access barriers as health professionals working in the health sector,
and 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.

The workshop training aims to:

Increase knowledge of cultural, social, and psychosocial barriers to accessing mainstream health services for multicultural communities in WA
Increase awareness of communication and partnership strategies when promoting a health service in multicultural communities
Increase skills in engaging culturally and linguistically diverse communities in WA
Increase confidence in ensuring your health service is inclusive for the multicultural community of WA
Increase knowledge of resources and key stakeholders in the WA multicultural community

Who should attend?
The 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.
Injury Matters Cancellation and Refund Policy

Participants 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 by emailing info@injurymatters.org.au within three(3) working days of the workshop.
No tentative bookings will be accepted.
Non-attendance or cancellations received within two (2) working days of the start of the workshop will incur the full fee.

If 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.
Morning tea will be provided.
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Move Your Body Safe-Tea Fair
2022-09-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Swan Districts Senior Citizen Centre, 21 Junction Parade, Midland, WA, 6056, Australia
Join Injury Matters and the City of Swan for a free Stay On Your Feet® community event and afternoon tea!
Learn about how to Build Your Balance and Strengthen Your Legs to prevent falls and promote health ageing through:

Strength and balance assessments
Health professional guest speakers
Strength and balance exercise demonstrations
Tai Chi
Health service stalls

All older adults living in the community, Carers and family members are welcome.
When: Thursday 29th September 2022 from 10am-1pm
Where: Swan Districts Senior Citizen Centre, 21 Junction Parade Midland, WA 6056
To register for this event, follow the link here.

Youth alcohol and injury prevention forum
2022-09-21 09:00 - 11:00 | 99 The Boulevard Floreat, WA 6014, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat, WA, 6014, Australia
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.
Injury 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.
This event aims to:

Increase knowledge of alcohol’s impact on injury in young people in WA
Increase awareness of risk and protective factors for alcohol use in young people
Increase awareness of evidence-based strategies and initiatives to prevent and reduce harm from alcohol to young people.
Increase knowledge and skills in implementing practical prevention-based strategies in the community

Who should attend?
This 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.
This 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.
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Tai Chi for Arthritis: A Falls Prevention Instructor Training
2022-09-07 - 2022-09-14 | Coogee Community Hall, 19 Arlington Loop, Coogee, WA, 6166, Australia
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.
During the workshop you will:

Develop knowledge and skill around the principles and forms of Tai Chi
Develop knowledge of how Tai Chi helps to improve health and arthritis and reduce the risk of falls.
Learn the Tai Chi for Arthritis set
Learn how to teach the program effectively and safely using Dr Lam’s stepwise progressive teaching methods.

Please 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.
Morning 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.
Spots are limited.
Register here

Incontinence and falls in older adults
2022-09-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
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.
This webinar aims to:

Increase knowledge in the link between incontinence and falls in older adults
Increase awareness of the screening tools to detect the risk of incontinence in older adults
Increase awareness of referral pathways for incontinence in older adults

Who should attend?
This webinar is suited for aged care nurses, support workers, carers, allied health professionals, physiotherapists and occupational therapists that work with older adults.
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COVID-19 impact on mental health in older adults
2022-08-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
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.
Join 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.
This session aims to:

Increase awareness of the impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health of older adults in Western Australia.
Increase knowledge of the mental health issues facing older adults in Western Australia.
Increase knowledge of the interventions to promote healthy ageing and reduce the impact of social isolation and loneliness.
Increase knowledge of barriers for older adults seeking assistance and intervention.
Increase knowledge of referral points for older adults requiring intervention.

Who can attend?
This 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.
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Setting the record straight on evidence-based exercises for falls prevention
2022-08-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
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.
Ahead 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.
This webinar aims to:

Increase knowledge of evidence-based exercises for falls prevention
Increase awareness of the different tools and equipment that can be used in evidence-based falls prevention exercises
Increase skills in performing falls prevention screening

Who should attend?
This 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.
Register here

Supporting People after a Road Crash Webinar
2022-08-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
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.
Road 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.
The information session will help you get better informed on:

The impact of road trauma
Common reactions experienced after a crash
Understanding grief, loss, and trauma after a crash
Where and how to access support for yourself and others.

For 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.
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This event is supported by WALGA Roadwise and Holyoake Wheatbelt.

Building Support in Preventing Violence in WA
2022-06-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
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.
Speakers

Katie Moynan works in the role of Specialist Practice Development & Research at Preventing Violence
Together, a collaboration co-chaired by the Centre for Women’s Safety and Stopping Family Violence,
two established, state-wide organisations with a shared purpose of supporting women and children
experiencing family, domestic and sexual violence, to be safe and free from violence. Having professionally
supported victim survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence for many years, Katie is passionate
about shifting the culture that permits violence to occur in the first place.
Cr Chontelle Stone is a passionate advocate for community participation, engagement and connectivity.
In 2017, Chontelle was elected to the City of Cockburn where she has been contributing to creating an
environment of social inclusion. As President of the Australian Local Government Women’s Association
WA Branch Chontelle developed the Stand Up program aimed at increasing female representation on
Local Government Councils.

There 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
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How To: Alcohol Action Planning for Local Governments
2022-06-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
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.
This webinar aims to:

Increase knowledge of the importance of an Alcohol Action Plan for Local Government bodies in relation to injury prevention
Increase awareness of the process and challenges that come with developing an Alcohol Action Plan
Increase skill in producing an alcohol and drug action plan for local government bodies in WA
Increased knowledge of the relevant resources and stakeholders to develop an Alcohol Action Plan for a Local Government body

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Dive into the data: Injury Epidemiology Online Workshop
2022-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
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.
How do we access and interpret epidemiological data?
WA 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.
Join 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.
During 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.
This online workshop aims to:

Increase knowledge of the role of epidemiology in injury prevention.
Increase skills in interpreting epidemiological injury data.
Increase knowledge of how to access WA injury data.
Increase confidence to use epidemiological data to influence injury prevention initiatives.

Who can attend?
This 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.
Online workshop access requirements
This 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:

Access to a reliable internet connection.
A device with both a camera and microphone.

Register here

Tai Chi for Arthritis: A Falls Prevention Instructor Training
2022-06-15 - 2022-06-22 | Coogee Community Hall, 19 Arlington Loop, Coogee, WA, 6166, Australia
Tai Chi for Arthritis is a 2-day instructor training program designed by Dr Paul Lam to help prevent falls in older adults.
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 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.
During the workshop you will:

Develop knowledge and skill around the principles and forms of Tai Chi
Develop knowledge of how Tai Chi helps to improve health and arthritis and reduce the risk of falls.
Learn the Tai Chi for Arthritis set
Learn how to teach the program effectively and safely using Dr Lam’s stepwise progressive teaching methods.

The 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.
Register Here
Food will be provided. This training includes the provision of the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book as well as Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD.

A Lens on Falls: Vision and falls prevention among older adults
2022-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Bendat Parent & Community Centre, 36 Dodd Street, Wembley, WA, 6014, Australia
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.
Injury 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.
This workshop aims to:

Increase knowledge of risk factors for falls in older adults and age-related eye conditions
Increase knowledge of prevention strategies for vision impairment among older adults
Increase knowledge of interventions to reduce falls risk among older adults with vision impairment
Increase skills in using appropriate vision technology to reduce the risk of falls in older adults with vision impairment
Increase knowledge of effective eye health service delivery across regional and remote areas
Increase skills in using Telehealth to provide eye services to older adults in rural and remote areas.

Injury Matters Cancellation and Refund Policy
Participants 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
Non-attendance or cancellations received within two (2) working days of the start of the workshop will incur the full fee.
If 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.

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Getting started with Co-Design
2022-05-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
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.
Join 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.
*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.
The online workshop training aims to:

Increased knowledge of Co-design principles and when they should be used
Increased awareness of barriers to good Co-design and strategies to overcome these barriers
Increased skills in applying Co-design principles in program development
Increased confidence to use Co-design in program development and to engage Stakeholders and partners.

Who can attend?
This 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.
Online workshop access requirements
This 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:

Access to a reliable internet connection
A device with both a camera and microphone

Register here

What are we doing to prevent injury in the WA community?
2022-05-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
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:

Rachel Murray on Drowning Prevention RLSWA
Kristen Jamieson on Child Injuries Kidsafe WA
Julia Stafford on reducing harm by cheap alcohol Cancer Council WA

Learn more about the work being done in this space, and ways that you can advocate for injury prevention in WA.
This webinar training aims to:

Increased knowledge of trends in injury in Western Australia
Increased awareness of injury prevention advocacy areas in WA
Increased knowledge of injury prevention services, programs, and resources available in WA

Who should attend?
This 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.
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Let's talk about violence in WA
2022-05-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
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:

Lisa Jones from Lifeline WA on Family and Domestic Violence
Louise Forster from Advocare on Elder Abuse
Holly Scott and Rachel Wixon from East Metro Health Service on the Royal Perth Hospital Violence Prevention Pilot Project.

Learn more about the work being done in this space, and ways that you can advocate for safer environments in WA.
This webinar training aims to:

Increase knowledge of trends in violence in Western Australia
Increase awareness of violence advocacy areas in WA
Increase knowledge of violence services, support, resources, and referral pathways available in WA

This 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.
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Ready, willing, and able: Motivational interviewing in falls prevention practice
2022-05-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
How do we influence behaviour change in falls prevention practice?
Motivational 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.
Join 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.
This online workshop aims to:

Increase awareness of motivational interviewing as a behaviour change strategy in falls prevention among older adults.
Increase knowledge of the key processes in motivational interviewing with older adult clients.
Increase skills in applying motivational interviewing techniques within a falls prevention context.
Increase confidence in applying a motivational interviewing approach within own role.

Who can attend?
This 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.
Online workshop access requirements
This 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:

Access to a reliable internet connection
A device with both a camera and microphone

Register here

Through the Looking Glass: Engaging Multicultural Communities within Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion online workshop
2022-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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?
Join 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.
This online workshop training aims to:

Increase awareness of the leading causes of injury within the multicultural community in WA.
Increase knowledge of the barriers multicultural communities face in accessing appropriate services.
Increase knowledge of the underlying cultural, social and psychosocial factors that influence injury within multicultural communities.
Increase skills in applying culturally inclusive practices for accessible and appropriate health programs and service delivery for the WA multicultural community.

Who can attend?
This 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.
Online workshop access requirements
This 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:

Access to a reliable internet connection
A device with both a camera and microphone

Register Here

Elder abuse recognition and response in older adult clients online workshop
2022-04-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Online
Elder abuse is a serious public health issue, estimated to affect 1 in 20 older adults in Western Australia. It can take many forms, including financial, social, physical, sexual, psychological, and emotional abuse, and can occur in a range of different settings. Elder abuse can have ongoing health impacts on an individual, such as physical injury, poor mental health, and increased risk of placement in residential aged care.
As with many forms of abuse, it can be difficult for an individual experiencing elder abuse to speak out. It is vital that health and community professionals working with older adults in WA carry the skills to recognise and respond to elder abuse to ensure the safety of their clients.
Join Injury Matters, with guest facilitator Shawnee Van Poeteren from Advocare for the ‘Elder abuse recognition and response in older adult clients’ online workshop, where we will explore:

Elder abuse and its impact on older adults
How to recognise and respond to elder abuse
Options for clients experiencing elder abuse
The Elder Abuse Protocol and 5-step approach for action against elder abuse
Elder abuse policy and procedure for organisations
Advocare and how they can assist you

Who should attend?
This training is for anyone working with older adults, including home care service providers, carers and support workers, community workers, and health and allied health professionals.
Online workshop access requirements
This 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:

Access to a reliable internet connection
A device with both a camera and microphone

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Feet and Falls – exploring the link between foot health and falls risk in older adults
2022-04-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Online
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.
This training aims to:

Increase knowledge of the link between foot health and falls prevention
Increase awareness of diabetes as a risk factor for foot health and symptoms to look out for in older adults
Increase skills in identifying peripheral neuropathy as a risk factor for falls in older adults and strategies to overcome them
Increase awareness of appropriate resources to support foot health in older adults

This webinar is suitable for early/mid career podiatrists, general practitioners, allied health nurses and aged care nurses/workers.
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Falls Prevention and Neurological Conditions
2022-02-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Online
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.
Join 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.
This webinar aims to:

Increase knowledge and understanding of common neurological conditions and their impact on falls risk.
Increase knowledge of strategies for preventing falls in people with neurological conditions.
Increase understanding of referral pathways for relevant services.
Increase knowledge of available resources to support clinical practice.

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Urban Environment | Advocating for a Safer WA Webinar
2022-02-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
With a growing population in WA, the need for urban environments to become safer, healthier places has never been more important. By addressing the design of our streets and communities from the strategic planning levels of state or metropolitan plans, planners and other built environment professionals play an important role in improving the health of the people who live in these communities.
Where public streets have been designed to serve primarily or even exclusively to private motor vehicle traffic, they can be made immensely safer for all users if they are designed to effectively serve pedestrians, public transport users, bicyclists, and other public activities.
Join Injury Matters, as we chat with Ben Haddock, a future mobility lead designer from Arup, to discuss ways we can advocate for a safer WA by addressing the urban design strategies to make our environment safer and a healthier place for everyone.
This webinar training aims to:

Increased knowledge of the influence of urban design and its impact on population
injury
Increased awareness of urban design strategies that help reduce injury in WA
Increased confidence in advocating for safer and liveable urban areas

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Medication and Falls In Older Adults Workshop
2022-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Curtin University (Room 118, Building 108), Kent Street, Bentley, WA, Australia
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.
Falls 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.
Due 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.
Injury 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.
This workshop aims to:

Increased knowledge of common medicines that can increase the risk of falls.
Increased knowledge in deprescribing for falls risk and what the current evidence suggests.
Increased skill in identifying patients who may have an increased risk of fall and discussing ways to prevent these.
Increased confidence in discussing medicines as a risk factor for falls.
Increased knowledge in identifying falls risk screening tools currently used in the Australian healthcare setting.
Increase confidence in discussing the role of pharmacists in reducing falls risks in older adults.

This workshop is aimed at pharmacy students, early career and practising pharmacists.
This 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.
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Injury prevention among people with a disability webinar
2021-12-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
This training would benefit health professionals who work with people with disabilities as a disability carer, support worker, advocate, aged care worker, physiotherapist, and occupational therapist.
The International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a day to celebrate people with disability and promote awareness and understanding within the community. With individuals with disability at a higher risk of unintentional injuries in care environments, join Injury Matters as we discuss injury prevention strategies and the key risk factors that contribute to injury within people with disability, as well as how we as health professionals can advocate and ensure safer environments for people with disability. Guest speakers include Carli du Plessis, Occupation Therapist at APM, and Symon Still, Injury Prevention Manager at PBF.
This webinar training aims to:

Increase knowledge of risk factors causing injuries among people with disability
Increase awareness of injury prevention strategies when working with people with disability
Increase confidence to access relevant resources and implement interventions as health professionals working with people with disability

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Falls prevention in WA: A networking event
2021-11-30 16:45 - 19:00 | 99 The Boulevard Floreat, WA 6014, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat, WA, 6014, Australia
Join us in the lead-up to the ANZFP Conference 2021 for a WA-based falls prevention professional development and networking evening.
The 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.
The 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.
In-person registration, networking, and refreshments to open from 4:45pm for in-person attendees, with formalities to commence at 5:30pm.
Event Program
4:45pm: Registrations open (food available for in-person attendees)
5:30pm: Welcome and introduction, Professor Anne-Marie Hill, University of Western Australia
5:35pm: Snapshot of falls in Western Australia, Joanna Collins, Injury Matters
5:45pm: Falls in the Community, Tony Petta, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
5:55pm: Panel Discussion: Addressing Falls in the Community Setting
Panel members: Dr. Elissa Burton, Curtin University, Kristie Harper, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, and Rachel Meade, Injury Matters
6:15pm: Falls Management in Hospital, Su Kitchen, Osborne Park Hospital
6:25pm: Falls in Residential Aged Care Facilities, Dr. Kim Watkins, Curtin University
6:35pm: Panel Discussion: Addressing Falls in the Hospital and Residential Aged Care Settings
Panel members: Professor Christopher Etherton-Beer, University of Western Australia, Dr. Marcus Ang, Edith Cowan University, and Dr. Jacqueline Francis-Coad, Curtin University
6:55pm: Australia and New Zealand Falls Prevention Conference update, Professor Anne-Marie Hill, University of Western Australia.
7:00pm: Event close
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Elder abuse recognition and response in older adults workshop | GERALDTON
2021-11-17 12:30 - 15:30 | WA Centre for Rural Health, 167 Fitzgerald Street, Geraldton, WA, 6531, Australia
Elder abuse is a serious public health issue, estimated to affect 1 in 20 older adults in Western Australia. Elder abuse can have ongoing health impacts on an individual, such as physical injury, poor mental health, and increased risk of placement in residential aged care. It is vital that health and community professionals working with older adults in WA carry the skills to recognise and respond to elder abuse to ensure the safety of their clients.
Hosted by Injury Matters and delivered by Advocare, this workshop will explore:

Elder abuse and its impact on older adults
How to recognise and respond to elder abuse
Options for clients experiencing elder abuse
Elder abuse policy and procedure for organisations
Advocare and how they can assist you

This workshop is for anyone working with older adults, including home care service providers, carers and support workers, community workers, and health and allied health professionals.
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Heat injury among young children
2021-11-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Young children are one of the leading vulnerable groups to heat-related injury, especially during the summer months of Western Australia. To learn more about this and what we can do to help minimise the risk, join Injury Matters where we will hear from KidSafe WA and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and discuss the risk mitigation strategies to heat injury in young children and the work they do.
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Learning outcomes:

Increased knowledge of risk factors causing heat injury among young children
Increased awareness of injury prevention strategies when working with young children during the summer months
Increased knowledge of the effects of heat injury among young children
Increased confidence in identifying heat injury risk factors among vulnerable populations

Regional engagement training for metro health workers
2021-10-27 09:00 - 12:30 | Bendat Parent & Community Centre, 36 Dodd Street, Wembley, WA, 6014, Australia
On average, Australians living in rural and remote areas have shorter lives, higher levels of disease and injury, and poorer access to and use of health services, compared with people living in metropolitan areas. Join Injury Matters where we will be hearing from different organisations trailblazing in this space while learning key aspects to consider for successful, long-term, and sustainable injury prevention and safety promotion programs in remote and rural WA. The workshop is free to attend and will include afternoon tea.
Please register your interest by October 25th, 2021.
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Mental Health First Aid Course (Transport Industry)
2021-10-25 08:30 - 2021-10-26 16:30 | WA Skills Training, Executive Classroom 1 (Ground floor), 141 Welshpool Road, Welshpool, WA, 6106, Australia
Join Injury Matters Mental and Physical Safety on our Roads Program as we deliver a two-day Mental Health First Aid Course. Undertaking mental health first aid training helps support good mental health, whether it is at an organisational level, within a community group or individually.
The course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to assist others who may be developing a mental health issue, having a worsening mental health issue or be in crisis.
Participants learn:

To be aware of and understand the risk, signs, and symptoms of mental health issues.
How to listen and respond to someone with a mental health problem.
Practising skills to help someone experiencing mental health problems in the workplace or the community.
How to help someone access the support they might need.
Participants can become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider by completing an online assessment post-course.

Priority registrations will be for those working within the heavy vehicle and transport industry. If you are not in this industry, but would like to attend a similar training, please contact us at info@injurymatters.org.au.
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