Preventable falls
Stay On Your Feet®
SEPHU has signed a copyright and licensing agreement with the Western Australian Department of Health to adapt the Stay On Your Feet® falls prevention resources for Victorian communities.
We are working with Injury Matters (WA) to localise these materials, including updating data, helpline information and applying co-branding for SEPHU and partner organisations.
Organisations interested in co-branding are invited to contact us to participate in this collaborative project and strengthen falls prevention efforts across our region.
Where to find support
The Victorian Falls and Balance Service Directory
The Victorian Falls and Balance Service Directory provides details of clinics and programs operated by public hospitals and community health services in Victoria for older people who have had a fall or are at risk of falling.
healthdirect Service Finder
This national directory helps you find government funded health services across Australia, including hospitals, GPs, pharmacies, allied health and community programs. It can support falls prevention by connecting people to local services such as physiotherapy, exercise programs, aged care support and assessment services that help reduce fall risk and improve safety. Visit the healthdirect Service Finder to learn more.
Infoxchange Service Seeker
Infoxchange Service Seeker provides information across a number of classifications including aged, counselling, disability, drug and alcohol, employment, health, multicultural, recreation and youth.
Resources and information
Better Health Channel
Practical, plain English advice on preventing falls at home, including tips on home safety, exercise to improve strength and balance, and what to do if a fall occurs. Designed to help older people maintain independence and reduce injury risk. Visit the Better Health Channel website.
Victorian Department of Health
Outlines evidence based approaches to preventing falls among older people, including exercise, home safety modifications, medication review, and practical assessment tools for health and community services. Visit the Victorian Department of Health website.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
National data on fall related injuries in Australia, including hospitalisations, deaths, trends over time, and differences by age and sex. It highlights the significant health and economic impact of falls, particularly among older Australians, using the latest injury statistics. Visit the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare website to learn more.
Falls prevention guidelines
National falls prevention guidelines offer clear, evidence based recommendations to support safer care and improved outcomes for older people, with practical strategies to reduce falls and fall related injuries across key risk areas.
Guidelines for community care
The Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls in Older People: Best Practice Guidelines for Community Care in Australia (Falls Guidelines for Community Care) aims to improve the safety and quality of care for older people and offers a nationally consistent approach to preventing falls and harm from falls in community care settings.
Falls Prevention Alliance Australia
Established in 2025 following a roundtable involving key stakeholders, health professionals and community members, the Alliance is focused on collaboration, evidence-based strategies and policy action. Visit the Falls Prevention Alliance Australia website to learn more.