About the campaign
The Remove Hazards Campaign will run from 1st March to 31st May 2025.
Remove Hazards is one part of the Move, Improve, Remove messaging used to encourage older adults to stay active, independent, and prevent falls.
An individual’s vision, foot health, and their home environment can influence their falls risk, and maintaining overall health and wellbeing is essential for healthy ageing.
Target Audience
The campaign is suitable for older adults living independently in the community.
Key Messages
- Removing hazards in and around the house makes your home safer.
- Your vision helps you maintain your balance, identify and navigate hazards in your environment.
- Taking care of your feet and wearing safe footwear helps you to stay active and mobile.
- Falls are preventable!
Calls to action
- Use the Stay On Your Feet® Home Safety Guide to remove hazards in and around your home.
- See an optometrist for eye checks every two years or if your vision changes.
- Use the Stay On Your Feet® Healthy Foot Guide to look after your feet and see a podiatrist if you notice any changes.
- Use the Stay On Your Feet® Shoe Safety Checklist and wear safe footwear that fits well.
- Contact Stay On Your Feet® for a free Remove Hazards information pack with tips and tools to prevent falls.
- Tell a doctor or GP if you have a fall.
Falls in Western Australia
Sweeney, R. & Meade, R. 2024 Western Australian Falls Report.
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Get involved in the campaign
- Attend webinars and events
- Book an on-demand training
- Promote the Spot the Hazard game
- Promote the Home Safety Quiz
- Complete the e-learning modules
- Have us attend your community event
- Book a peer education session
- Share the campaign
- Campaign Materials
- Resources
- Videos
- Engaging with the media
- How to stay connected
- Stay On Your Feet® articles
Attend webinars and events
Stay On Your Feet® provides training, webinars and networking events to increase your capacity to work in falls prevention. Keep an eye on our events page for Remove Hazards trainings throughout the campaign period.
You can also encourage older adults to attend community health events, where they can come and have a chat with the Stay On Your Feet® team.
Book an On-Demand training
Injury Matters offers a range of Stay On Your Feet® presentations and training to community, health, fitness, or allied health professionals working with older adults that our trained staff will come out and deliver at your workplace.
Active Balance for Falls Prevention
A half-day workshop on the principles of exercise-based falls prevention. Explore the knowledge and skills required for health and fitness professionals to incorporate balance and strength falls prevention interventions into practice.
Implementing the Lifestyle Integrated Functional Exercise (LIFE) Program to help prevent falls
A half-day workshop for health professionals to reduce the risk of falls and improve capacity for functional everyday activity, based on the LiFE program principles.
Falls Prevention training for Support Workers
An introductory workshop for falls prevention and explores the knowledge and skills required to identify potential risks of falls in older adult clients and report falls risk following organisational procedures.
Spot The Hazard Game
Slips, trips and falls can happen to anyone but as one gets older, the chance of it happening increases. With around half of all falls occurring in and around the home, it is important to promote safety measures that enable older adults to live independently within the community. The Spot the Hazard game can be used to help show older adults how to spot hazards and to make their homes safer in a fun and interactive way!
Congratulations! You have identified all the hazards!
You can now view the 'safe room' where we have removed the hazards and added some safety features.
The following safety items/features will be added:
Adequate lighting
Grab bars in the shower, beside the tub and at the toilet.
Rubber backed non-slip mats
Appropriate shelving for toiletries
Hazard Spotted!
Frequently used items in hard to reach places
Have the soap holder or shower caddy within reaching distance. A shower chair may be useful. Store toiletries where they are easily accessible on shelves
Hazard Spotted!
Lighting
All rooms, passageways, stairwells and entrances to your home should be fitted with globes of at least 75 watts or 970-1100 lumens. Use a nightlight or motion-sensor lighting to ensure adequate light for night-time visits to the bathroom.
Hazard Spotted!
No grab rails in the bathroom
Grab rails are recommended in all positions around the bath, shower and toilet. Never use a towel rail to hold onto and don’t balance on one leg when washing or drying yourself – sit for these activities
Hazard Spotted!
Wrong height of the toilet seat or toilet seat not secure
Toilet seats should be at an adequate height to stand up and sit down safely. Grab rails or and a raised toilet seat are recommended for support.
Hazard Spotted!
Slippery surface in shower and bath
Take extra care in wet areas that are likely to be slippery. Use slip resistant treatments on the base of your bath or shower and grab rails or handles. Place non-slip mats on the bottom of baths and showers for grip.
Hazard Spotted!
Bathroom mat with no rubber back for grip
Rubber floor mats are designed to sit firm and flat on the floor to help prevent falls. Non-slip mats – rather than fluffy rugs – are recommended in front of the toilet and the sink.
Congratulations! You have identified all the hazards!
You can now view the 'safe room' where we have removed the hazards and added some safety features.
The following safety items/features will be added:
Appropriate height and stable be
Accessible lighting
Non-slip rubber backed rug or mat
Hazard Spotted!
Clutter on the floor
Keep floors free of clutter in the bedroom.
Hazard Spotted!
Lights switches hard to access
Light switches should be in easy to reach places such as room entrances and both ends of hallways. If you do not have a light switch next to your bed, ensure there is an accessible bedside lamp from your bed.
Hazard Spotted!
Important items not nearby
Keep items such as your glasses, medication and walking aids in easy to reach places where they will not be in your way. Keep your telephone beside your bed in case of an emergency.
Hazard Spotted!
Hard to get in and out of bed as mattress is too soft or the bed is at the wrong height
Beds should be at a good height for easy movement on and off, a firm mattress may help. Get out of bed slowly; sit up before you stand up.
Hazard Spotted!
Throws hanging over the bed or bedspread/sheets that overhang
Remove throws that hang over the edge of your bed. Avoid using bedspreads with looped fringes and make sure bed covers do not hang loosely on the ground.
Hazard Spotted!
Rugs
Take up any loose mats or rugs and ensure floor surface is level. Only use a rubber backed mat that does not move.
Congratulations! You have identified all the hazards!
You can now view the 'safe room' where we have removed the hazards and added some safety features.
The following safety items/features will be added:
Adequate lighting
Handrails for stairs
Contrasting colours to identify step edges
Hazard Spotted!
Patterned floor covering on stairs/steps
It’s recommended that you use colour contrast to identify step edges and you avoid using patterned floor coverings.
Hazard Spotted!
No rails on the stairs or rails are not sturdy and hard to grip
Ensure rails are accessible for all indoor and outdoor steps and stairs. Request an Occupational Therapy Home Assessment to find out what is best for your situation.
Hazard Spotted!
Furniture in hallways or walkways/ Items blocking doorways/doors
Clear all walkways and hallways of unnecessary furniture. Remove all clutter that blocks access to doors/doorways.
Hazard Spotted!
Hazards in the hallways and stairs
Objects and clutter can prevent you from moving through your walkways safely. Keep objects or clutter out of your path. If you have hard to see steps or stairs, consider non-slip contrast tape or paint for the edges.
Congratulations! You have identified all the hazards!
You can now view the 'safe room' where we have removed the hazards and added some safety features.
The following safety items/features will be added:
Appropriate lighting
Mobile kitchen trolley can assist with mobility and moving frequently used items around the kitchen
Hazard Spotted!
Frequently used items in hard-to-reach places
Adjust shelving in your cupboards so you don’t have to reach high or bend low to use your items. Arrange your kitchen so that the most frequently used items are easy to reach.
Hazard Spotted!
Dim lighting
Install good lighting over work areas.
Hazard Spotted!
Items not stored away safely
Store heavy items and items you use regularly in easy to reach places above waist height.
Hazard Spotted!
Slippery floor surface
Use anti-slip products for cleaning the floor, or consider non-slip flooring. Wear rubber soled shoes and never walk around in socks.
Hazard Spotted!
Cords, clutter or furniture
Keep kitchen free of clutter and unnecessary furniture.
Congratulations! You have identified all the hazards!
You can now view the 'safe room' where we have removed the hazards and added some safety features.
The following safety items/features will be added:
Appropriate seating with firm cushions
Bell for pets
Non-slip rubber backed mats or rug
Secured cords
Hazard Spotted!
Seating
Some furniture can be difficult to get in and out of. Ensure seating is the appropriate height, has firm supportive cushions and accessible arm supports. Consider aids which can assist or replace with furniture that better meets your needs.
Hazard Spotted!
Clutter on the floor
The easiest method for preventing falls is to keep your home neat and tidy. Remove all clutter that can cause you to trip, such as stacks of old newspapers and magazines. If you use a walking aid you might need to widen your pathways to move safely.
Hazard Spotted!
Air-freshener sprays
Air-freshener sprays can leave a film on carpets or flooring making them slippery.
Hazard Spotted!
Loose cords and wires
Keep telephone and electrical cords clear of walkways and keep loose cords up against the wall.
Hazard Spotted!
Torn carpet, loose rugs/mats without non-slip backing
Torn carpet, mats without non-slip backing, polished floors and tiles can cause slips and trips. Repair damaged carpets, remove or secure mats and use slip resistant treatments on your walkways.
Hazard Spotted!
Pets
Pets can be a tripping hazard. Using a collar with a bell will help you know where they are at all times.
Hazard Spotted!
Items not in easy to reach places
Keep things like your telephone, remote, glasses, walking aid and medication in an easily accessible spot.
Congratulations! You have identified all the hazards!
You can now view the 'safe room' where we have removed the hazards and added some safety features.
The following safety items/features will be added:
Hand-rails
Adequate lighting for pathways
Hazard Spotted!
Gardening tools and hose not stored away
Put away your garden items as soon as you have finished with them so they don’t become a hazard. Store your hose and garden tools safely and be aware of where your pets are when outside.
Hazard Spotted!
Overgrown plants, grasses or roots on paths
Have a friend, family or professional to come and remove overgrown plants and roots if you do not feel safe doing so yourself.
Hazard Spotted!
Unsafe pathways
Grass, pavers and other outdoor surfaces can become slippery in wet or dewy weather. Keep paths well swept. Clear pathways of objects that may obstruct or restrict your pathway. Treat slippery pathways with appropriate non-slip surfacing.
Hazard Spotted!
Outdoor stairs and paths not well lit
Ensure you have a bright light or a sensor light outside your house, especially near steps and access areas. Leave the light on when you go out at night or install a sensor light.
Hazard Spotted!
Damaged or loose pavers
Repair broken, uneven or cracked paths, patios and other walking surfaces.
Home safety quiz
Encourage older adults to take the quiz to identify potential hazards in and around their homes. This quick and easy tool provides practical tips and includes an action plan to help plan what changes need to be made for a safe home.
eLearning modules
Injury Matters has free online learning modules to support community, health, fitness, or allied health professionals to deliver falls prevention strategies with older adults living in the community.
You can complete the Stay On Your Feet® eLearning modules in your own time and at your own pace.
Holding a community event?
Peer educators and Injury Matters staff are available to attend community events such as expos, fairs, and open days. With enough notice and availability, we can deliver short presentations and host display tables across Perth and in regional locations.
Reach out to the team and tell us about your healthy ageing events!
Call 1300 30 35 40
Email info@stayonyourfeet.com.au
Book a peer education session for your community
Injury Matters offers free presentations for community groups. Delivered by peer educators who are trained to deliver falls prevention messaging using adult learning techniques to engage older adults, these 45-minute presentations take the participants through simple steps that they can use to prevent slips, trips, and falls.
Share the campaign
We’d love you to support the Remove Hazards campaign through your social media channels and networks. You can tag us using the handles below and include the hashtags #RemoveHazards #FallsArePreventable.
@stayonyourfeet
@injurymatters
@injurymatters
Campaign Materials
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Social media tiles and captions
Your home is your safe space, so it’s important to make sure it’s free from hazards that can cause a fall. Looking after your eyesight and wearing safe shoes can also help maintain your balance and navigate obstacles around you.
Call 1300 30 35 40 for a free Remove Hazards information pack. Stay On Your Feet® has a range of useful resources to help Western Australians reduce their risk of falling, including a home safety checklist, shoe safety checklist and falls action plan available for free at www.stayonyourfeet.com.au.
By making your home safer, you can get on with enjoying the fun things in life. Simple changes such as replacing torn carpets, removing clutter and making sure your home has good lighting can go a long way to preventing falls in.
Use the Stay On Your Feet® Home Safety Guide to remove hazards in and around your home: https://dl.orangedox.com/qIIJxz or call 1300 30 35 40 for a free Remove Hazards information pack. Stay On Your Feet® has a range of useful resources to help Western Australians reduce their risk of falling, including a home safety guide, shoe safety checklist and falls action plan available for free at www.stayonyourfeet.com.au.
It’s important that your place is safe to live in and doesn’t put you at risk of a fall. Simple changes such as replacing torn carpets, removing rugs, and making sure your home has good lighting can go a long way to preventing falls in and around your home. Use the Stay On Your Feet® Home Safety Guide to remove hazards in and around your home: https://dl.orangedox.com/qIIJxz or call 1300 30 35 40 for a free Remove Hazards information pack.
Stay On Your Feet® has a range of useful resources to help you reduce your risk of falling, available for free at www.stayonyourfeet.com.au.
Your vision helps you balance and navigate hazards in your environment. Problems with your vision can put you at risk of a fall, no matter your age. Make sure to see an optometrist for eye checks every two years or if your vision changes, and tell a doctor or GP if you have a fall.
Call 1300 30 35 40 for a free Remove Hazards information pack. Stay On Your Feet® has a range of useful resources to help Western Australians reduce their risk of falling, including a home safety checklist, shoe safety checklist and falls action plan available for free at www.stayonyourfeet.com.au.
Your vision helps you balance and navigate hazards in your environment, but problems seeing can put you at risk of a fall. Make sure to see an eye doctor for checks every two years or if your vision changes and tell a doctor if you have a fall.
Call 1300 30 35 40 for a free Remove Hazards information pack. Stay On Your Feet® has a range of useful resources to help Western Australians reduce their risk of falling, including a home safety guide, shoe safety checklist and falls action plan available for free at www.stayonyourfeet.com.au.
Taking care of your feet and wearing safe footwear helps you to stay active and mobile. Our feet provide support and balance to our whole body through our movement. Foot pain or problems may cause difficulties with simple things like walking, housework or shopping, and put you at risk of a fall. Use the Stay On Your Feet® Shoe Safety Checklist to ensure your footwear fits well: https://dl.orangedox.com/ok3x76 or call 1300 30 35 40 for a free Remove Hazards information pack.
Stay On Your Feet® has a range of useful resources to help Western Australians reduce their risk of falling, including a home safety guide, shoe safety checklist and falls action plan available for free at www.stayonyourfeet.com.au.
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eSignatures
Wear Safe Footwear
Make Your Home Safer
Check Your Eyesight
Posters and flyers
Posters
Editable event flyers
Resources
Stay On Your Feet® provide free resources for health and community workers and older adults to learn about falls prevention. Our resources have been designed for community use, including culturally and linguistically diverse individuals.
Click on ‘order’ to order resources for free, or to download click on the resource image.
Videos
Share Stay On Your Feet® videos with community members or older adult clients. Showcase the videos in your waiting room, library, community centre or on social media.
Check Your Feet
Make Your Home Safer
TV Ads
15 sec and 30 sec
Engaging with the media
Use the quotes and statistics provided to engage with the media such as media releases and newsletters to raise awareness of Remove Hazards key messages and calls to action.
Quotes
| “Falls are preventable but are a growing issue for Australia’s ageing population. 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 have a fall each year, with some resulting in serious injury and hospitalisation, but falls are preventable. There are simple things you can do each day to reduce your risk of having a fall, like removing hazards and making your home safer, checking your eyesight and wearing safe footwear.” |
| “In 2022, more than half of falls resulting in hospitalisation occurred in the home or aged-care facility. Simple changes such as removing loose mats or rugs, ensuring your home is well-lit and storing your garden tools away safely can go a long way in preventing falls in and around the home. Use the free Stay On Your Feet® Home Safety Guide to remove hazards and be confident your home is safe.” |
| “Healthy habits like regular eye and foot checks help you stay independent and safe. Get your eyes checked by an optometrist every year, or if you notice any changes in your vision and use the Stay On Your Feet® Healthy Foot Guide for tips on how to look after your feet to prevent falls.” |
| “Get to know your feet and discuss any changes or concerns with a podiatrist. Our feet provide support and balance to our whole body through our movement. Foot pain or problems may cause difficulties with simple things like walking, housework or shopping. Over time, foot problems can reduce mobility leading to a loss of independence. Use the Stay On Your Feet® Shoe Safety Checklist to ensure your footwear fits well.” |
| “Stay On Your Feet® has a range of useful resources to help Western Australians reduce their risk of falling, including a home safety guide, shoe safety checklist and falls action plan available for free at www.stayonyourfeet.com.au. Call 1300 30 35 40 for a free Remove Hazards information pack.” |
How to stay connected
eDirectory
Feel confident to refer older adults to other health professionals. You can also refer them to community organisations for specific information and suitable programs.
Falls Prevention eNews
Stay up to date with falls prevention activities around the state, new resources, events, trainings and opportunities every month.
Community Falls Network
The Community Falls Network brings together a variety of
health and community professionals to discuss key issues and share solutions in community falls prevention. The Network meet quarterly via video conference and in person.
Stay On Your Feet® news articles
- Applications are open for community falls prevention grantsApplications for Stay On Your Feet® Move Your Body grants are now open.
- Starting a conversation about making the home saferThe Stay On Your Feet® Home Safety Checklist is designed to help older adults identify and remove hazards such as slippery floors, poor lighting, and cluttered walkways can all contribute to a fall.
- Injury Matters launches the Remove Hazards 2025 campaignInjury Matters has officially launched the three-month Stay On Your Feet® Remove Hazards campaign across Western Australia.
- More than just a hazardYour home should be a safe and comfortable environment for you to live in, but hazards can be found inside and outside of the home.
- What if I have a fall?Learn how to safely get up off the floor.
Information for health and community workers
