Launch of the clean air campaign cancer council
Cancer Council WA have launched a new digital campaign, Clear the Air, in a bid to prevent people taking up vaping, following new data that shows the number of 14-24 year olds who currently vape has skyrocketed since 2020.
Connectivity new online concussion course
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a free massive open online course (MOOC) that aims to raise awareness and build knowledge to reduce risk and improve management and rehabilitation outcomes for people who have experienced a TBI.
Local Government AEDC Grants
The Australian Early Development (AEDC) Grants Program offers grants of up to $100,000 for Local Governments in Western Australia to deliver programs that address the early development needs of young children in their community.
Grants close 5 December 2023 at 2:30pm.
Suicide prevention awards now open
The 2024 Suicide Prevention Australia LiFE Awards are open to honour the efforts in suicide prevention across the country. The five categories recognise the diverse and innovative efforts being undertaken to save lives and reduce suicide.
Why not nominate a local champion today?
Nominations for the WA Multicultural Awards 2024 are now open
The Western Australian Multicultural Awards recognise individuals and organisations for their outstanding contributions to multiculturalism and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Nominations close Sunday 17 December 2023.
New Injury Reports from Royal Perth Hospital
Two new Reports are available regarding admissions to Royal Perth Hospital due to Road Trauma and Spinal Injuries from water-related activities. These Reports break down key demographic and clinical information regarding the admissions including that;
- Between 2013 and 2022, 12,353 patients involved in road trauma were admitted to RPH for more than 24 hours.
- Most patients admitted to RPH with spinal injuries from water-related activities were admitted during the summer months.
Head Injuries in Australia 2020-21 AIHW report
A new report released by the AIHW found every four minutes, someone in Australia is hospitalised for a head injury.
- Falls and transport were the top two causes for head injury hospitalisations.
- Males made up 2 in 3 head injury ED presentations and deaths.
- Children aged 0-4 years contributed to around half of all injury ED presentations and hospitalisations for head injuries.
Upcoming Events
- 4 December | Super-powering Lifeguarding with AI and Other Advanced Management Tools
- 4 December | Digital Innovation for Social impact Organisations
- 5 December | 33rd March Against Domestic and Family Violence
- 6-7 December | It’s Time To Ask: Responding to Sexual Violence & Child Sexual Abuse – Online Training
- 12 December | Community Conversation: COVID update for health consumers
- 13 December| Attitudes matter: The 2021 NCAS, Findings for young Australians
- 4-7 December | World Conference on Drowning Prevention
- 7 February 2024| Acting on the Commercial Determinants of Health for Injury Prevention
- 11-13 March 2024 | 15th Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion Conference
- 12 March 2024 | PHAA Preventive Mental Health Symposium