Stay On Your Feet® Move Your Body campaign
Alongside the start of spring, Injury Matters has launched the three-month Stay On Your Feet® Move Your Body campaign across WA. The Move Your Body campaign encourages older adults to build their balance and strengthen their legs through fun, regular exercises to prevent falls and support healthy ageing.
Learn about upcoming activities and how you can get involved today!
2022 WA Falls Report
Injury Matters is proud to release the 2022 WA Falls Report.
The report’s findings indicate that a Western Australian dies every 25 hours, is admitted to hospital every 17 minutes and presents to an emergency department every 13 minutes due to a falls-related injury.
To #know more about the incidence of falls in WA, download the 2022 WA Falls Report today.
Have your say on road safety in WA!
The WA Road Safety Commission currently has surveys open regarding eRideables & motorcycle lane filtering legislation reviews. Complete the online surveys by Friday 30 September 2022 to help increase road safety in WA.
New FASD resources
The National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (NOFASD Australia) and FARE have launched new resources for people working in the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) sector.
These resources are part of the Every Moment Matters campaign and support women to become alcohol-free before and during pregnancy, and assist AOD workers to talk about alcohol use and pregnancy.
2022 WALGA Aboriginal Forum
The annual WALGA Aboriginal Engagement and Reconciliation Forum, themed Kanan - Dhabagarn - Wabirriny (Truth – Justice – Healing) is being held on October 5.
This Forum provides a fantastic opportunity to discuss leading initiatives between Local Governments and their Aboriginal communities that support reconciliation and a better-shared future for all.
Family and Domestic Violence Community Grant Applications Open
WA Government grants are currently open for eligible organisations to deliver community primary prevention programs that address the gendered drivers of violence and aim to shift attitudes and culture that allow violence to occur. Applications close on 30 September 2022.
Our Watch – new violence prevention resource
Building off Our Watch’s Men in focus evidence review, the new Men in focus practice guide: Addressing masculinities and working with men in the prevention of men’s violence against women, offers practical strategies on engaging with men and boys on masculinities, including focusing on building empathy and motivation and fostering self-awareness.
This is an important new resource and will help ensure that everyone understands and plays their part in changing our society to make it safer and more equal.
Upcoming Kidsafe WA training events
Playground Maintenance for Schools Workshop
Date: Monday 19th September, 10am – 2pm.
Location: Kidsafe WA Office, West Leederville
This one-day workshop is aimed at school maintenance and gardening staff, who are often responsible for the maintenance of school playgrounds. This workshop covers basic knowledge of the Australian Standards requirements and the use of a maintenance checklist.
To register: Email [email protected]
Shading Playspaces with Cancer Council WA
Date: Tuesday 20th September, 10am – 11am.
Location: Online (Zoom)
Join Kidsafe WA and Cancer Council WA in a free online seminar discussing the importance of shade in playspaces, conducting a shade audit, how to start a shade project and the SunSmart Shade Competition for schools. Suitable for schools, childcare centres, local governments, and any other playground providers.
Naturally Kids Play Workshop
Date: Wednesday 18th October, 6.30pm – 7.30pm.
Location: Kidsafe WA Office, West Leederville
This one-hour workshop looks at the benefits of natural play, how to make playspaces inclusive and how they relate to the Australian Standards for Playgrounds. We will show you examples to inspire you to create a safe, stimulating, and cost-effective outdoor environment for children.
To register: Email [email protected]
AIPN Indigenous data sovereignty webinar
Join the AIPN and expert presenters on Tuesday 20th September to learn about Indigenous data sovereignty. This global movement is concerned with the right of Indigenous peoples to govern the creation, collection, ownership and application of their data.
New AIHW alcohol and other drugs release
Given the contribution of alcohol and other drugs to the incidence of injury, check out the latest AIHW report regarding the availability and consumption of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in Australia.
How can planning improve the health of our community?
Not sure? Listen to the Prevention Works podcast as Gretchen Miller discusses the topic with Australia’s leading expert in liveability, Professor Billie Giles-Corti.
Learn how urban planning profoundly influences population health and the ground-breaking National Liveability Study.
Upcoming training events
21 September | Youth Alcohol and Injury Prevention Forum
28 – 30 September | 2022 Australasian Road Safety Conference
4 October | Breaking Barriers: multicultural communities in WA
10 October | Grant writing 101 workshop
7 – 8 November| WA Mental Health Conference
9 – 11 November | Australian Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium
27 – 30 November | Safety 2022 Conference
NOW | Falls Prevention online modules
NOW | Injury Prevention online module