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SUMMARY:Keeping dementia in mind: preventing falls by creating dementia-friendly homes
DESCRIPTION:With a growing ageing population\, it is predicted that the number of Australians with dementia will more than double by 2058. With older adults opting to live independently in their homes for longer\, it’s important for health professionals to be aware of dementia-friendly environments for those who are at a higher risk of falls and therefore injury. Join Injury Matters\, via the Stay On Your Feet® program\, in this one-hour webinar with returning guest speaker Nick Seemann from Dementia Training Australia\, and Liz Fuggle from Constructive Dialogues Architects\, who will present key aspects to consider when advocating for dementia-friendly homes for older adults. \nRegister here \nThis webinar aims to: \n\nIncreased knowledge of environmental risk factors among older adults living with dementia.\nIncreased awareness of ways to support and assist clients with dementia in their homes.\nIncreased confidence in accessing relevant resources and referring older adults with dementia to appropriate services and health professionals.\n\nWho should attend? \nThis webinar is suitable for Physiotherapists\, Exercise Physiologists\, Occupational Therapists\, Social Workers\, Aged care workers and carers.
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/keeping-dementia-in-mind-preventing-falls-by-creating-dementia-friendly-homes/
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SUMMARY:After a Road Crash: Supporting Yourself and Others (Lake Grace)
DESCRIPTION:Each year in Western Australia\, thousands of people are impacted by road trauma. Responding or 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. \nThe Road Trauma Support Service WA will be delivering a three hour workshop for community members who may be exposed to road trauma as part of their work and/or personal life who would like to know how they can support themselves\, and respond appropriately to those impacted by grief\, loss and trauma. \nThe information session will help you get better informed on:\n The impact of road trauma in WA\n Common reactions experienced after trauma\n Understand the impact of grief\, loss\, and trauma\n Respond appropriately to those impacted by grief\, loss\, and trauma\n Develop self care strategies to lessen the impact.\n Find out where and how to access support for yourself and others. \nRegister to Lake Grace Community Resource Centre:  central@lakegracecrc.net or 98651470
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/after-a-road-crash-supporting-yourself-and-others-lake-grace/
LOCATION:Lake Grace Community Resource Centre\, Corner Bishop Street and School Place\, Lake Grace
CATEGORIES:Road Trauma Support WA
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SUMMARY:Poisoning Prevention in WA
DESCRIPTION:Unintentional poisoning is one of the leading causes of injuries in WA\, accounting for 179 deaths in 2021. Injury Matters is hosting this webinar where we will hear from Louise Edwards from the Poisons Information Centre to learn more about poisoning prevention strategies to enable health professionals to promote and support effective health education. The webinar will also: \n\nDescribe the mechanism of poisoning that is included in data collection.\nDescribe the types of substances that commonly cause poisoning and identify the populations at the highest risk for poisoning incidents in Western Australia.\nExplain the role and services provided by the Poisons Information Centre in Western Australia\, including how to access their services.\nIdentify best practices and effective strategies for preventing poisoning incidents\, including storage and disposal of hazardous substances\, safe medication use\, and the promotion of poison prevention education.\nDiscuss the importance of collaboration between health professionals\, community organisations\, and other stakeholders in developing and implementing effective poisoning prevention programs in Western Australia.\n\nWho should attend? \nThis webinar training is suitable for alcohol and other drug health professionals\, mental health workers\, nurses\, pharmacists\, public health advocates\, health promotion professionals\, health services\, and local government. \nRegister online via Teams \nThis Know Injury webinar is provided by Injury Matters and funded by the Western Australian Department of Health.
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/poisoning-prevention-in-wa-from-hazard-to-safety/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Know Injury
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