Injury Matters

April 26 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Feet and Falls – exploring the link between foot health and falls risk in older adults Older adults are at a higher risk of foot related health problems that increase their risk of falling. Foot health can affect an older adults’ posture, stability, balance, and walking pattern, influencing the risk of falls. A diagnosis of diabetes is a big risk factor to foot health, with recent studies also linking peripheral neuropathy and falls. Join Injury Matters, in partnership with Podiatry WA, in an online webinar training as we explore key risk factors...

FREE WED April 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Elder abuse recognition and response in older adult clients online workshop Elder abuse is a serious public health issue, estimated to affect 1 in 20 older adults in Western Australia. It can take many forms, including financial, social, physical, sexual, psychological, and emotional abuse, and can occur in a range of different settings. Elder abuse can have ongoing health impacts on an individual, such as physical injury, poor mental health, and increased risk of placement in residential aged care. As with many forms of abuse, it can be difficult for...

Date: Wednesday 4th May 2022 Time: 9am – 12noon AWST Location: Online via Zoom Cost: Free but registration is compulsory as spots are limited   Western Australia (WA) has a rapidly increasing multicultural population, with unique demographics of culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities in WA adding to the complexity of the contributing factors which can increase the risk of injury within multicultural communities. The three leading injury areas affecting people from CaLD communities in WA are drowning, intentional self-harm, and violence. With a number of health programs out there already tackling these prevalent issues, how do we better engage with multicultural...

FREE THU May 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Ready, willing, and able: Motivational interviewing in falls prevention practice How do we influence behaviour change in falls prevention practice? Motivational interviewing is a communication style for strengthening client personal motivation and commitment to change. Motivational interviewing is a valuable tool for health professionals working with older adult clients who are resistant about change and provides workers with strategies and skills to support clients to implement meaningful behaviour change. Join Injury Matters with guest facilitator Professor Moira Sim, from Edith Cowan University, for the Ready, willing, and able: Motivational interviewing...

Let's talk about violence in WA webinar When: May 10 @ 10:00am - 11:30am Where: Online via ZOOM Cost: FREE   Violence is a growing issue in Western Australia, with 17,134 hospitalisations due to assault and people aged 25 – 44 having the highest incidence of hospitalisations due to assault. Join Injury Matters and a range of professionals while we explore topics such as family and domestic violence and elder abuse, while hearing about a smoking cessation and violence prevention pilot program trialled at Royal Perth Hospital. We will hear from: Lisa Jones from Lifeline WA on Family and Domestic...

$15 WED May 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Getting started with Co-Design Delivering successful projects in the community relies on building trust and engaging in a meaningful way with stakeholders and partners. Co-design is about creating with stakeholders to ensure the results meet their needs and are usable. Join Injury Matters as Olivia O’Conner, a consultant with experience in evidence-based collaboration and consultation as she delivers this workshop on getting started with Co-design. This engaging and interactive webinar is designed to inspire ideas and allow discussion on translating theory into action. The training aims to build the capacity...