In November, Injury Matters headed to the Pilbara for a busy and rewarding trip focused on injury prevention and safety promotion. The team spent time in Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne and Hedland delivering training for health professionals, supporting local governments, providing community education, and meeting with healthcare organisations to discuss all things injury prevention.
A highlight of the trip was the Introduction to Falls Prevention workshop delivered in Karratha with the support of the Pilbara Health Professionals Network (PHPN). The workshop brought together a range of local health professionals, including GPs, Support Workers, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Pharmacists, to explore how falls prevention relates to their work. Injury Matters also delivered an Injury Prevention 101 workshop with PHPN and WA Country Health Service, providing practical foundations and opportunities for shared learning to support injury prevention across a range of healthcare settings.
The Injury Matters team engaged with older adults in the community across Karratha and Dampier to raise awareness of falls prevention strategies.
During the visit, meetings were held with local government representatives, education providers, WA Country Health Service, Aboriginal Community Organisations, and local healthcare providers to discuss local priorities, challenges and opportunities for strengthening injury prevention initiatives at a local level.
Beyond the workshops and meetings, it was a pleasure to experience the beautiful towns of the Pilbara and meet the people who live and work there. The team was welcomed with strong participation, meaningful conversations, and a shared passion for creating safer, healthier communities across the region.
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