In October 2024, a new alliance was established following an October roundtable on Falls Prevention, which brought together community organisations, professional associations and individuals representing consumers, academics, service providers and health professionals. The alliance is calling for a National Action Plan on Falls to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach, including a public health campaign, community exercise programs, better infrastructure and services, plus delivery of culturally appropriate education and resources. A full summary of the event, including the Falls Prevention Roundtable Summary Report is available on the Centre of Research Excellence: Prevention of Falls Injuries website.
Falls are a significant problem, for individuals, families and our health system. To support greater action on falls prevention the ANZFPS is launching a joint campaign with the Centre of Research Excellence in the Prevention of Falls Injuries and the NSW Fall Prevention and Healthy Ageing Network.
download “Falls cost everyone” flyer here
ANZFPS Report: “The rising cost of falls; why investing in prevention can’t wait”
Download the report here
Policy to support falls prevention
Falls are everybody’s business. A fall can happen to anyone. And the consequences can be devastating. As health professionals and health policy experts, we believe more needs to be done to reduce the risk of falls.
Why fall prevention matters: for patients
Falls can be life changing for the individual and their family. The following case studies illustrate this: