recently released the 2021 National Drowning Report, highlighting the incidence of fatal and non-fatal drowning across Australia.
Working in such an isolated industry, it’s important to build the habit of reaching out to your mates – just to check in – even when you have reason to believe...
Falls and falls-related injuries continue to be a significant public health issue in Western Australia, ranking as the leading cause of injury hospitalisations in 2019....
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s Geographical analysis of hospitalised injury and injury deaths in 2017-18 tool provides an interactive insight into the counts and rates...
Mental and Physical Safety on our Roads (MaPS) has launched its third campaign for improving mental and physical safety amongst heavy vehicle operators, Your MaP to Mental Health: Service Your Mind.
Thank you to all older adults who took part in the Stay On Your Feet® 2021 survey or interview. It was an interesting time for...
During the 2020/2021 financial year Injury Matters continued to grow the capacity of the WA injury prevention sector through the Know Injury program. With funding from the WA...
Injury Matters was a proud recipient of a $20,000 donation towards its’ heavy vehicle safety initiative, Mental and Physical Safety (MaPS) on our Roads, as...
Kidsafe WA have released three reports highlighting childhood injury topics, providing an essential link between the hospital and injury prevention stakeholders.
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation have launched a new online Community Hub, a one-stop shop for advice and inspiration to reduce harm from alcohol and drugs in the community.
On Wednesday the 19th of May, the Injury Prevention team travelled to Gabbadah to deliver a Move Improve Remove presentation to local residents.
Medications can influence how alert we are and further affect our ability to drive and operate heavy machinery.