Falls prevention is about eliminating or reducing the risk of physical and psychological harm associated with falls in older people. It is also about providing older people with information about how to stay healthy, active, independent and on their feet.
This site is designed for the general community and those who work with older people in the community, in hospitals and in residential aged care facilties.
On this site, you’ll find falls prevention resources:
Queensland Health and Injury Prevention Control Australia Ltd conducted a five year trial falls prevention project from 2001 to 2006 called Stay Active, Stay Independent, Stay on Your Feet in the Wide Bay/Burnett region for people aged 60 years and older.
Read more about the Stay on Your Feet trial project.
Established in March 2006, the Falls Injury Prevention Collaborative (FIPC) is a clinician-led statewide collaborative that aims to reduce the number of falls injuries in Queensland by bringing together individuals and organisations from across the health continuum. FIPC working groups undertake research, resource development, education and special initiatives.
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