The following list provides links to key falls prevention documents prepared by federal, state and local governments and other major organisations. You may find these documents useful when investigating the current context around preventing falls and promoting healthy active ageing in the community.
Documents are grouped as follows:
National falls prevention for older people initiative
National falls prevention research
Economic impact of falls
Queensland Health Strategic Plan (2007 - 2012)
This plan outlines Queensland Health's broad strategy for the next five years, identifying the mission and strategic directions, what they mean and why they are important.
Statewide Health Services Plan Queensland (2007 - 2012)
This plan is for all health service providers across Queensland, not just Queensland Health. A key focus is to improve linkages between all health service providers and other key agencies and government departments as well as the broader community. The explanatory notes for the Queensland Statewide Health Services Plan (2007 -2012) provide further detail on falls prevention (see page 32).
Queensland Strategy for Chronic Disease (2005 - 2015)
This strategy identifies systematic and sustainable approaches to preventing and managing chronic disease across Queensland. A summary document is also available.
A Trauma Plan for Queensland (2006)
This documents proposes strategies to strengthen the overall management of trauma in Queensland, with a focus on injury prevention, clinical services, education, data and quality, research and rehabilitation.
Eat Well Queensland (2002 - 2012): Smart Eating for a Healthier State
This is the first public health food and nutrition strategy developed for all Queenslanders.
Be Active Queensland (2006 - 2010)
This document provides a framework for health sector action for physical activity in Queensland.
Community Capacity Building
This website talks about increasing the ability of people, organisations and communities to address problems. The website also includes a manual and capacity building index to assist with measuring community capacity.
Australian Governments and Health Inequities (2006)
This document reviews how each state has responded to health inequalities and socio-economic determinants.
Social Determinants of Health
Queensland Health has developed a useful framework for addressing the social determinants of health and wellbeing.
Social Determinants of Health
The Australian Health Promotion Association website provides useful information and links for social determinants.
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Safety Promotion Strategy (2005)
This strategy outlines how to improve safety and reduce the incidence and harm of injury to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The National Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion Plan (2004 - 2014)
This document focuses on safety promotion and injury prevention including unintentional injury, self-harm and harm to others.
National Falls Prevention Plan for Older People: 2004 Onwards
This plan provides a strategic framework for collaborative action across jurisdictions, local government and organisations to prevent falls and minimise fall related injuries in older people throughout Australia.
A Trauma Plan for Queensland (2006)
This documents proposes strategies to strengthen the overall management of trauma in Queensland, with a focus on injury prevention, clinical services, education, data and quality, research and rehabilitation.
Statewide Action Plan
This document was developed in 2001 and represents the first co-ordinated statewide framework for action in Queensland to reduce falls and their consequences in older people.
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Eat Well Australia: A strategic framework for public health nutrition (2000 - 2010)
This framework aims to improve the health of all Australians through better food and nutrition. This national strategy recognises the vital role food and nutrition plays in the health and wellbeing of all people.
Dietary Guidelines for Australian Adults
This document provides dietary guidelines for healthy, independent adults in Australia.
Eat Well Queensland (2002 - 2012): Smart Eating for a Healthier State
This is the first public health food and nutrition strategy developed for all Queenslanders.
Physical Activity Guidelines for Australians
These guidelines refer to the minimum level of physical activity required for good health.
Be Active Australia: A framework for action for physical activity and health (2005 - 2010)
This document provides a national framework for coordinated and comprehensive health sector action over the next five years.
National Falls Prevention Plan for Older People: 2004 Onwards
This plan provides a strategic framework for collaborative action across jurisdictions, local government and organisations to prevent falls and minimise fall related injuries in older people throughout Australia.
National Strategy for an Ageing Australia: World Class Discussion Paper (2000)
This strategy outlines emerging issues and directions for the health and aged care system in Australia. Both a detailed discussion paper and a highlights paper are available.
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