Our goal is to prevent and reduce hospital admissions due to falls, particularly among older adults.
Falls can lead to severe injuries, loss of independence and death, and can put significant strain on health services and caregivers.
We have seen high rates of hospitalisation due to falls in those aged 65 and older across multiple local government areas in our catchment.
The initial focus will be on developing and interpreting available data with a view to understanding hospital admission data on falls, reducing immediate falls risk, followed by strategies aimed at reducing long-term falls risk.