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News and Views | December 2022

Spot the Hazard

Slips, trips, and falls can happen to anyone, but as you get older the chance of it happening to you increases. With around half of all falls happening in and around the home, it is important to make your home safer so you can get on with enjoying the fun things in life.   

Injury Matters has launched Spot the Hazard, a fun and interactive game, to help you find and make the changes you need to make your home safer. You can use your phone, tablet, or computer to play!  

WA Seniors Strategy
Have your say

The WA Seniors Strategy is a 10-year whole-of-government strategy being developed by the Department of Communities to support older Western Australians of all backgrounds to live their best life as they age. Have your say and take the survey!  

Become a Volunteer

We are looking for new volunteers to join our wonderful team in 2023!

Do you want to become an active member of your community, while helping others? People volunteer for many reasons; to meet people, learn new skills, help others, take on new challenges, and use their skills and experience in a positive way.

Book a Community Presentation

Book a community presentation and learn how your group can take simple steps to prevent slips, trips, and falls.  

The presentations can either cover all of the Move Improve Remove tips, or focus on specific topics such as home safety, physical activity, or eating well. To read more about what each presentation involves, click the button below.

Cooking Time

Stay healthy and hydrated during the festive season

The energy from alcohol can add up quickly. Just two 375mL cans of full-strength beer contain a whopping 1160kJ, that’s the same as a piece of fried chicken. If you drink, take note of how much you are having and space out your alcoholic drinks by having a glass of water between each drink.

For more tips check out Alcohol. Think Again. Here are some great alcohol-free options:

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