Health Promotion provides older people, their families, carers and health professionals with information and actions that can be taken to reduce the risk of falls and the injury from falls, enabling people to live independently in the community.
We also provide free presentations on falls prevention and healthy active ageing to seniors groups, aged care providers and TAFE students. Contact us on 4320 9700 to discuss arranging a presentation for you.
Falls prevention resources
Our falls prevention checklist includes 11 simple questions to help reduce your personal risk of a fall-related injury. Download the checklist and read the corresponding suggestions to find out how to make the changes you need to stay on your feet.
What to do if you have a fall
If you do experience a fall, it’s important not to panic, take a moment to assess the situation and decide whether or not you can get up safely. Download our What to do if you fall poster for advice. Why not print it out and keep around the house as a reference?
For a summary of advice and actions to take to help reduce your risk of falls and live independently, download our Falls are Preventable brochure.
Fun activities
- Falls are preventable wordsearch – can you find all the words?
- Spot the falls risk – can you spot all 21 hazards?
Free NSW Health programs
There are a number of free NSW Health Active Ageing programs you can join to help you stay active and healthy and live independently as you grow older. Details on some of the programs available are below. You can also download the NSW Health Active & Healthy brochure for more information.
Healthy and Active for Life
Healthy and Active for Life is a free 10-week online program open to over 60s and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 45 years old. Participants receive beginner-level exercise videos to do at their own pace, weekly healthy eating and lifestyle tips, as well as telephone support from a trained coach at times that suit you. And all from the comfort of your own home! All you need is a computer or tablet device to get started.
To register, or for more information, visit the NSW Health Active & Healthy website or call our our team on 4320 9700.
Stepping On
Stepping On is a free and friendly seven-week community-based program for adults aged 65 years and over and Aboriginal and Torres Strat Islander people aged 45 and over. The program aims to build knowledge, strength and confidence to prevent falls. It involves weekly two-hour sessions, talks from experts on various falls prevention topics and gentle group exercises to improve your balance.
For further information and to register, call Nadia Williams on 02 9808 9685 / 0401 715 845 or email [email protected]
