Injury Matters
@injurymatters.bsky.social
Western Australia’s injury prevention and recovery specialists since 1992.
Please note this article discusses death and loss.
Pippa J Thomas is an author, grief and road trauma advocate, and bereaved mother.
In this piece, Pippa reflects on the moment a road crash changes an ordinary life forever: buff.ly/mD88iST
Pippa J Thomas is an author, grief and road trauma advocate, and bereaved mother.
In this piece, Pippa reflects on the moment a road crash changes an ordinary life forever: buff.ly/mD88iST
October 7, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Please note this article discusses death and loss.
Pippa J Thomas is an author, grief and road trauma advocate, and bereaved mother.
In this piece, Pippa reflects on the moment a road crash changes an ordinary life forever: buff.ly/mD88iST
Pippa J Thomas is an author, grief and road trauma advocate, and bereaved mother.
In this piece, Pippa reflects on the moment a road crash changes an ordinary life forever: buff.ly/mD88iST
Do you have ideas for a strength and balance program to help older adults stay active and prevent falls? We want to hear them!
Move Your Body grant applications are now open for community falls prevention grants of up to $5,000 (plus GST). Apply here: buff.ly/nO8QAgS
Move Your Body grant applications are now open for community falls prevention grants of up to $5,000 (plus GST). Apply here: buff.ly/nO8QAgS
October 5, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Do you have ideas for a strength and balance program to help older adults stay active and prevent falls? We want to hear them!
Move Your Body grant applications are now open for community falls prevention grants of up to $5,000 (plus GST). Apply here: buff.ly/nO8QAgS
Move Your Body grant applications are now open for community falls prevention grants of up to $5,000 (plus GST). Apply here: buff.ly/nO8QAgS
What's on in injury prevention this October📍 Register for these and other events at: buff.ly/6p2jL5M 📱🌳📆❤️
October 2, 2026 at 1:03 PM
What's on in injury prevention this October📍 Register for these and other events at: buff.ly/6p2jL5M 📱🌳📆❤️
🔊 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🔊
📍 Using Social Media to Promote Health and Prevent Injuries: Creating Effective Stories
📅 Thursday, 1 October 2026
⏰ 10:00 to 11:30am (AWST)
✅ Register now: buff.ly/mezdiNX
#HealthPromotion #InjuryPrevention #SocialMediaMarketing #ContentMarketing
📍 Using Social Media to Promote Health and Prevent Injuries: Creating Effective Stories
📅 Thursday, 1 October 2026
⏰ 10:00 to 11:30am (AWST)
✅ Register now: buff.ly/mezdiNX
#HealthPromotion #InjuryPrevention #SocialMediaMarketing #ContentMarketing
Using Social Media to Promote Health and Prevent Injuries – Creating Effective Stories | Injury Matters
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September 30, 2026 at 3:45 AM
🔊 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🔊
📍 Using Social Media to Promote Health and Prevent Injuries: Creating Effective Stories
📅 Thursday, 1 October 2026
⏰ 10:00 to 11:30am (AWST)
✅ Register now: buff.ly/mezdiNX
#HealthPromotion #InjuryPrevention #SocialMediaMarketing #ContentMarketing
📍 Using Social Media to Promote Health and Prevent Injuries: Creating Effective Stories
📅 Thursday, 1 October 2026
⏰ 10:00 to 11:30am (AWST)
✅ Register now: buff.ly/mezdiNX
#HealthPromotion #InjuryPrevention #SocialMediaMarketing #ContentMarketing
Want to learn how to support the prevention of suicide and non-suicidal self-injury in your local government?
Join Injury Matters, with guest speakers from Neami National, for the Suicide and Non-Suicidal Self Injury Prevention in Western Australia webinar: buff.ly/V9ScQmU
Join Injury Matters, with guest speakers from Neami National, for the Suicide and Non-Suicidal Self Injury Prevention in Western Australia webinar: buff.ly/V9ScQmU
September 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Want to learn how to support the prevention of suicide and non-suicidal self-injury in your local government?
Join Injury Matters, with guest speakers from Neami National, for the Suicide and Non-Suicidal Self Injury Prevention in Western Australia webinar: buff.ly/V9ScQmU
Join Injury Matters, with guest speakers from Neami National, for the Suicide and Non-Suicidal Self Injury Prevention in Western Australia webinar: buff.ly/V9ScQmU
The Injury Matters team and office closed tomorrow, Monday, 28 September, for the Western Australian public holiday.
If you need support, please call LifeLine on 13 11 14 or 13YARN (13 92 76) 🧡
If you need support, please call LifeLine on 13 11 14 or 13YARN (13 92 76) 🧡
September 27, 2026 at 8:01 AM
The Injury Matters team and office closed tomorrow, Monday, 28 September, for the Western Australian public holiday.
If you need support, please call LifeLine on 13 11 14 or 13YARN (13 92 76) 🧡
If you need support, please call LifeLine on 13 11 14 or 13YARN (13 92 76) 🧡
Following the success of our first workshop, we're excited to bring you Taste of Engagement: Stakeholder Engagement for Injury Prevention Part 2.
Join Injury Matters, with guest speaker from Aha! Consulting Australia on Tuesday, 24 November.
Find out more and register here: buff.ly/k78oh0H
Join Injury Matters, with guest speaker from Aha! Consulting Australia on Tuesday, 24 November.
Find out more and register here: buff.ly/k78oh0H
September 26, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Following the success of our first workshop, we're excited to bring you Taste of Engagement: Stakeholder Engagement for Injury Prevention Part 2.
Join Injury Matters, with guest speaker from Aha! Consulting Australia on Tuesday, 24 November.
Find out more and register here: buff.ly/k78oh0H
Join Injury Matters, with guest speaker from Aha! Consulting Australia on Tuesday, 24 November.
Find out more and register here: buff.ly/k78oh0H
The impact of falls in Western Australia is significant. Every 17 hours a person dies, every 15 minutes a person is admitted to a hospital and every 12 minutes a person presents to the emergency department due to falls.
Download the 2026 WA Falls Report today: buff.ly/ZBoskqf #WAFallsReport
Download the 2026 WA Falls Report today: buff.ly/ZBoskqf #WAFallsReport
September 24, 2026 at 1:04 PM
The impact of falls in Western Australia is significant. Every 17 hours a person dies, every 15 minutes a person is admitted to a hospital and every 12 minutes a person presents to the emergency department due to falls.
Download the 2026 WA Falls Report today: buff.ly/ZBoskqf #WAFallsReport
Download the 2026 WA Falls Report today: buff.ly/ZBoskqf #WAFallsReport
Increase your knowledge of injury in regional WA with our Know Injury factsheets and explore injury across all WA regions 🦘
Our factsheets are designed to increase knowledge and awareness among health professionals working in the injury prevention and safety promotion sector: buff.ly/k7MQylP
Our factsheets are designed to increase knowledge and awareness among health professionals working in the injury prevention and safety promotion sector: buff.ly/k7MQylP
September 22, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Increase your knowledge of injury in regional WA with our Know Injury factsheets and explore injury across all WA regions 🦘
Our factsheets are designed to increase knowledge and awareness among health professionals working in the injury prevention and safety promotion sector: buff.ly/k7MQylP
Our factsheets are designed to increase knowledge and awareness among health professionals working in the injury prevention and safety promotion sector: buff.ly/k7MQylP
Learn how to develop engaging content ideas and bring them to life through effective storytelling ✨
Join us on Thursday, 1 October from 10-11:30am for the Using Social Media to Promote Health and Prevent Injuries webinar, with Alecia Hancock.
Find out more and register here: buff.ly/rIKnxv7
Join us on Thursday, 1 October from 10-11:30am for the Using Social Media to Promote Health and Prevent Injuries webinar, with Alecia Hancock.
Find out more and register here: buff.ly/rIKnxv7
September 20, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Learn how to develop engaging content ideas and bring them to life through effective storytelling ✨
Join us on Thursday, 1 October from 10-11:30am for the Using Social Media to Promote Health and Prevent Injuries webinar, with Alecia Hancock.
Find out more and register here: buff.ly/rIKnxv7
Join us on Thursday, 1 October from 10-11:30am for the Using Social Media to Promote Health and Prevent Injuries webinar, with Alecia Hancock.
Find out more and register here: buff.ly/rIKnxv7
Does your organisation support older adults living in the community? 💁♂️
The Implementing the Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) Program to Prevent Falls workshop equips allied health professionals with practical skills to reduce falls risk.
Find out more buff.ly/61LK5It
The Implementing the Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) Program to Prevent Falls workshop equips allied health professionals with practical skills to reduce falls risk.
Find out more buff.ly/61LK5It
September 19, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Does your organisation support older adults living in the community? 💁♂️
The Implementing the Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) Program to Prevent Falls workshop equips allied health professionals with practical skills to reduce falls risk.
Find out more buff.ly/61LK5It
The Implementing the Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) Program to Prevent Falls workshop equips allied health professionals with practical skills to reduce falls risk.
Find out more buff.ly/61LK5It
We've recently updated our range of Know Injury factsheets, covering statewide concerns to local information for regional communities.
Find statewide data for injury in WA at: buff.ly/k7MQylP
Find statewide data for injury in WA at: buff.ly/k7MQylP
September 17, 2026 at 1:03 PM
We've recently updated our range of Know Injury factsheets, covering statewide concerns to local information for regional communities.
Find statewide data for injury in WA at: buff.ly/k7MQylP
Find statewide data for injury in WA at: buff.ly/k7MQylP
Learn how to develop engaging content ideas and bring them to life through effective storytelling ✨
Join us on Thursday, 1 October from 10-11:30am for the Using Social Media to Promote Health and Prevent Injuries webinar, with Alecia Hancock.
Find out more and register here: buff.ly/rIKnxv7
Join us on Thursday, 1 October from 10-11:30am for the Using Social Media to Promote Health and Prevent Injuries webinar, with Alecia Hancock.
Find out more and register here: buff.ly/rIKnxv7
September 16, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Learn how to develop engaging content ideas and bring them to life through effective storytelling ✨
Join us on Thursday, 1 October from 10-11:30am for the Using Social Media to Promote Health and Prevent Injuries webinar, with Alecia Hancock.
Find out more and register here: buff.ly/rIKnxv7
Join us on Thursday, 1 October from 10-11:30am for the Using Social Media to Promote Health and Prevent Injuries webinar, with Alecia Hancock.
Find out more and register here: buff.ly/rIKnxv7
Discover how vision influences falls risk, understand falls screening, and explore referral pathways and collaboration opportunities.
Join us for an interactive workshop on Tuesday, 29 September, from 5:30 pm –7:15 pm. Find out more and register here: buff.ly/33DZJZ0
Join us for an interactive workshop on Tuesday, 29 September, from 5:30 pm –7:15 pm. Find out more and register here: buff.ly/33DZJZ0
September 15, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Discover how vision influences falls risk, understand falls screening, and explore referral pathways and collaboration opportunities.
Join us for an interactive workshop on Tuesday, 29 September, from 5:30 pm –7:15 pm. Find out more and register here: buff.ly/33DZJZ0
Join us for an interactive workshop on Tuesday, 29 September, from 5:30 pm –7:15 pm. Find out more and register here: buff.ly/33DZJZ0
Hear from leading researchers as they share evidence-based approaches to promoting healthy ageing.
Join Injury Matters and the Western Australian Centre for Health and Ageing on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, for Empowering Healthy Ageing: See Well, Stay Steady, Be Informed: buff.ly/6ADqN2r
Join Injury Matters and the Western Australian Centre for Health and Ageing on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, for Empowering Healthy Ageing: See Well, Stay Steady, Be Informed: buff.ly/6ADqN2r
September 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Hear from leading researchers as they share evidence-based approaches to promoting healthy ageing.
Join Injury Matters and the Western Australian Centre for Health and Ageing on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, for Empowering Healthy Ageing: See Well, Stay Steady, Be Informed: buff.ly/6ADqN2r
Join Injury Matters and the Western Australian Centre for Health and Ageing on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, for Empowering Healthy Ageing: See Well, Stay Steady, Be Informed: buff.ly/6ADqN2r
If you’re thinking it, ask R U OK? any day - because what people value most is trust, and someone who listens to them without judgement.
Find resources to start the conversation here: buff.ly/CTLuM4Y
#RUOKDay #RUOK
Find resources to start the conversation here: buff.ly/CTLuM4Y
#RUOKDay #RUOK
September 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
If you’re thinking it, ask R U OK? any day - because what people value most is trust, and someone who listens to them without judgement.
Find resources to start the conversation here: buff.ly/CTLuM4Y
#RUOKDay #RUOK
Find resources to start the conversation here: buff.ly/CTLuM4Y
#RUOKDay #RUOK
The Stay On Your Feet Falls Prevention Program Remove Hazards 2026 campaign is on now, with community and workforce development events and activities taking place across WA.
Get involved with the campaign toolkit today! buff.ly/eOhmXjU
Get involved with the campaign toolkit today! buff.ly/eOhmXjU
September 8, 2026 at 1:03 PM
The Stay On Your Feet Falls Prevention Program Remove Hazards 2026 campaign is on now, with community and workforce development events and activities taking place across WA.
Get involved with the campaign toolkit today! buff.ly/eOhmXjU
Get involved with the campaign toolkit today! buff.ly/eOhmXjU
Small grants, big ideas! 🤯
Move Your Body grant applications are open for grants of up to $5,000 (plus GST) to deliver balance, mobility, and strength exercise programs for older adults.
Use our online form to request grant coaching or support: buff.ly/8ppwJbp
Move Your Body grant applications are open for grants of up to $5,000 (plus GST) to deliver balance, mobility, and strength exercise programs for older adults.
Use our online form to request grant coaching or support: buff.ly/8ppwJbp
September 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Small grants, big ideas! 🤯
Move Your Body grant applications are open for grants of up to $5,000 (plus GST) to deliver balance, mobility, and strength exercise programs for older adults.
Use our online form to request grant coaching or support: buff.ly/8ppwJbp
Move Your Body grant applications are open for grants of up to $5,000 (plus GST) to deliver balance, mobility, and strength exercise programs for older adults.
Use our online form to request grant coaching or support: buff.ly/8ppwJbp
What's on in injury prevention this September📍
💪 Empowering Healthy Ageing: See Well, Stay Steady, Be Informed: buff.ly/6ADqN2r
👁️ Understanding Vision: Multidisciplinary Strategies for Falls Prevention: buff.ly/33DZJZ0
🦵 Move Your Body Grants are now open! buff.ly/8ppwJbp
💪 Empowering Healthy Ageing: See Well, Stay Steady, Be Informed: buff.ly/6ADqN2r
👁️ Understanding Vision: Multidisciplinary Strategies for Falls Prevention: buff.ly/33DZJZ0
🦵 Move Your Body Grants are now open! buff.ly/8ppwJbp
September 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM
What's on in injury prevention this September📍
💪 Empowering Healthy Ageing: See Well, Stay Steady, Be Informed: buff.ly/6ADqN2r
👁️ Understanding Vision: Multidisciplinary Strategies for Falls Prevention: buff.ly/33DZJZ0
🦵 Move Your Body Grants are now open! buff.ly/8ppwJbp
💪 Empowering Healthy Ageing: See Well, Stay Steady, Be Informed: buff.ly/6ADqN2r
👁️ Understanding Vision: Multidisciplinary Strategies for Falls Prevention: buff.ly/33DZJZ0
🦵 Move Your Body Grants are now open! buff.ly/8ppwJbp
Day 2 of #WorldSafety2026 opening with a plenary panel Understanding the Systems That Sustain Violence and Injury including @JustineLeavy presenting on Profit, Power and Perception: Commercial Drivers of Harm.
September 3, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Day 2 of #WorldSafety2026 opening with a plenary panel Understanding the Systems That Sustain Violence and Injury including @JustineLeavy presenting on Profit, Power and Perception: Commercial Drivers of Harm.
Proud to share the development of the Stay On Your Feet ‘A little every day goes a long way in preventing a fall’ mass media campaign on the global stage at #WorldSafety2026
September 2, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Proud to share the development of the Stay On Your Feet ‘A little every day goes a long way in preventing a fall’ mass media campaign on the global stage at #WorldSafety2026
Roisin and Rachel have landed in Cape Town, South Africa for the #WorldSafety2026 conference. Looking forward to catching up with familiar faces, reflecting on what has been achieved in injury prevention and be revitalised about the future.
#Ubuntu4Safety
#Ubuntu4Safety
September 2, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Roisin and Rachel have landed in Cape Town, South Africa for the #WorldSafety2026 conference. Looking forward to catching up with familiar faces, reflecting on what has been achieved in injury prevention and be revitalised about the future.
#Ubuntu4Safety
#Ubuntu4Safety
The Remove Hazards campaign launches today, with a range of activities taking place across WA until 30 November!
Get involved, explore the Remove Hazards Toolkit for tips and tricks to encourage older adults to prevent falls: buff.ly/eOhmXjU
#FallsPrevention #RemoveHazards #StayOnYourFeet
Get involved, explore the Remove Hazards Toolkit for tips and tricks to encourage older adults to prevent falls: buff.ly/eOhmXjU
#FallsPrevention #RemoveHazards #StayOnYourFeet
September 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Remove Hazards campaign launches today, with a range of activities taking place across WA until 30 November!
Get involved, explore the Remove Hazards Toolkit for tips and tricks to encourage older adults to prevent falls: buff.ly/eOhmXjU
#FallsPrevention #RemoveHazards #StayOnYourFeet
Get involved, explore the Remove Hazards Toolkit for tips and tricks to encourage older adults to prevent falls: buff.ly/eOhmXjU
#FallsPrevention #RemoveHazards #StayOnYourFeet
Injury Matters is proud to release the 2026 Western Australian Falls Report.
Access the report today to learn about the significant impact of falls in WA: buff.ly/ZBoskqf
#WAFallsReport #FallsPrevention #InjuryPrevention #PublicHealth #WesternAustralia #HealthyAgeing #HealthPromotion
Access the report today to learn about the significant impact of falls in WA: buff.ly/ZBoskqf
#WAFallsReport #FallsPrevention #InjuryPrevention #PublicHealth #WesternAustralia #HealthyAgeing #HealthPromotion
September 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Injury Matters is proud to release the 2026 Western Australian Falls Report.
Access the report today to learn about the significant impact of falls in WA: buff.ly/ZBoskqf
#WAFallsReport #FallsPrevention #InjuryPrevention #PublicHealth #WesternAustralia #HealthyAgeing #HealthPromotion
Access the report today to learn about the significant impact of falls in WA: buff.ly/ZBoskqf
#WAFallsReport #FallsPrevention #InjuryPrevention #PublicHealth #WesternAustralia #HealthyAgeing #HealthPromotion
Falls were the leading cause of injury hospitalisations in 2024–25, and the leading cause of injury deaths in 2023–24.
Alarmingly, over 95% of deaths from falls were among people aged 65 years and over.
Read more for a breakdown in the latest AIHW report: buff.ly/fxqyLtV
Alarmingly, over 95% of deaths from falls were among people aged 65 years and over.
Read more for a breakdown in the latest AIHW report: buff.ly/fxqyLtV
August 31, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Falls were the leading cause of injury hospitalisations in 2024–25, and the leading cause of injury deaths in 2023–24.
Alarmingly, over 95% of deaths from falls were among people aged 65 years and over.
Read more for a breakdown in the latest AIHW report: buff.ly/fxqyLtV
Alarmingly, over 95% of deaths from falls were among people aged 65 years and over.
Read more for a breakdown in the latest AIHW report: buff.ly/fxqyLtV