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SUMMARY:Preventing Falls and Building Communities: A Local Government Approach | Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Local governments play a significant role in developing\, coordinating and delivering injury prevention\, safety policies and programs in their local area. Local governments’ responsibility for health can include encouraging: health promotion behaviours\, opportunities for social connection and recreational participation to increase and maintain physical and mental wellbeing. \nFalls are a significant public health issue in Western Australia. 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 fall each year. Falls can have a real impact on an individual’s life that can lead to a loss of independence and confidence\, increased concerns of falling and difficulty doing daily tasks. \nFalls are preventable\, and there are many strategies that local governments can implement to prevent falls in older adult community members. \nJoin Injury Matters on Tuesday\, 24 June 10:00 am (AWST) for the “Preventing Falls and Building Communities: A Local Government Approach” webinar\, where we will explore: \n\nWhat role local governments have in falls prevention.\nCase studies of falls prevention programs that local governments have implemented in their community.\nAdvice and insights for other local governments looking to plan and deliver their own falls prevention program.\nHow local governments can align falls prevention programs to their Public Health Plans.\n\nWho should attend? \nLocal Government workers\, Health Promotion Officers\, Community Development Officers\, and Regional and Metropolitan Health Services. \nCost: FREE
URL:https://www.gohpn.com.au/event/preventing-falls-and-building-communities-a-local-government-approach-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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SUMMARY:Building Trust and Engaging Multicultural Communities in Injury Prevention Programs and Services | Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Injury Matters on 18 June 2025 from 10:00am-11:00am (AWST)\, with guest speaker Henrietta Podgorska from Umbrella Multicultural Community Care Services\, for the “Building Trust and Engaging Multicultural Communities in Injury Prevention Programs and Services” webinar. \nWestern Australia (WA) has a rapidly increasing multicultural population\, made up of a variety of different communities\, each with their own unique identity and experiences. WA has the largest proportion of residents born outside of Australia\, where 38% of Western Australians were born overseas. Cultural\, social and psychological impacts on health may increase the prevalence of injury among multicultural communities. That is why effective strategies are needed to prevent injury\, ones that engage and build trust amongst the community. \nThis webinar will explore: \nOverview of multicultural communities in WA\nInjury risk factors\, protective factors and\, and social determinants that impact multicultural communities accessing injury prevention programs and health services\nImportance of partnerships and a collaborative approach when engaging with multicultural communities\nEngaging with the multicultural community and practical tips for effective communication and engagement\nA case study of the development and implementation of a multicultural injury prevention program\nWho should attend: \nLocal Government workers\, Community Development workers\, WA Metro and Country Health Services\, Not-for-profits and Community services organisations\, Healthcare and Allied Health professionals\, Public Health and Health Promotion professionals \nCost: FREE
URL:https://www.gohpn.com.au/event/building-trust-and-engaging-multicultural-communities-in-injury-prevention-programs-and-services-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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SUMMARY:Injury Prevention Summit 2025 | Perth
DESCRIPTION:The Injury Prevention Summit is a one-day event held biennially by Injury Matters\, via the Know Injury program\, with funding from the Western Australian Department of Health.\nThe Injury Prevention Summit will connect injury prevention and safety promotion practitioners\, policymakers\, and representatives from Local Governments across WA to facilitate collaboration and exchange injury prevention knowledge\, ideas\, and information.\nFor more information and registration click here.
URL:https://www.gohpn.com.au/event/injury-prevention-summit-2025-perth/
LOCATION:PCEC Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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SUMMARY:Alcohol and Older Adults Webinar | Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in understanding and reducing the risk of alcohol use in older adults?\nJoin us for an informative 60-minute online webinar focused on alcohol use among older adults. \nRecent data highlights a concerning trend of risky alcohol use by older adults. Given our ageing population\, additional action is needed to be able to identify and support older adults at risk of alcohol-related harm. Without additional action\, there will be increased demand on our healthcare system\, and just as important\, it will affect our older adults’ quality of life. \nWe all have a role to play in reducing the impact of alcohol on our community. \nThis webinar will be delivered in collaboration with experts Dr. San Buttar\, a Senior Consultant at Royal Perth Hospital and Jo Woodruff\, Team Leader of Alcohol and Other Drugs Community Prevention at Holyoake. \nWhat will the webinar cover? \nThe incidence of alcohol-related harm among older adults.\nHow and why alcohol impacts an older population differently.\nHow alcohol increases the risk of injury in older adults.\nWays to reduce alcohol-related harm.\nCurrent initiatives aiming to reducing alcohol-related harm in WA.\nWho should attend? \nAllied Health Professionals who work with older adults\nCarers\, and Family and Support Workers who support older adults\nRetirement / Assisted Living Professionals\nHealth Promotion Professionals\nLocal Government Workers\nAoD Support Service Staff\nAnyone with an interest in reducing alcohol-related harm
URL:https://www.gohpn.com.au/event/alcohol-and-older-adults-webinar-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, Via Teams\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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SUMMARY:Poisoning Prevention in WA
DESCRIPTION:Unintentional poisoning is one of the leading causes of injuries in WA\, accounting for 179 deaths in 2021. Injury Matters is hosting this hybrid seminar where we will hear from Louise Edwards from the Poisons Information Centre to learn more about poisoning prevention strategies to enable health professionals to promote and support effective health education. The seminar will also: \n\nDescribe the mechanism of poisoning that is included in data collection.\nDescribe the types of substances that commonly cause poisoning and identify the populations at the highest risk for poisoning incidents in Western Australia.\nExplain the role and services provided by the Poisons Information Centre in Western Australia\, including how to access their services.\nIdentify best practices and effective strategies for preventing poisoning incidents\, including storage and disposal of hazardous substances\, safe medication use\, and the promotion of poison prevention education.\nDiscuss the importance of collaboration between health professionals\, community organisations\, and other stakeholders in developing and implementing effective poisoning prevention programs in Western Australia.\n\nThis training aims to: \n\nIncrease knowledge of the mechanisms of poisoning\nIncrease awareness of the types of substances that commonly cause poisoning.\nIncrease skills in referring to appropriate services such as PIC\nIncreased confidence in implementing effective poisons prevention strategies.\n\nWho should attend? \nThis seminar training is suitable for alcohol and other drug health professionals\, mental health workers\, nurses\, pharmacists\, public health advocates\, health promotion professionals\, health services\, and local government.
URL:https://www.gohpn.com.au/event/poisoning-prevention-in-wa/
LOCATION:Online\, Via Teams\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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