Injury Matters
injurymatters.bsky.social
Injury Matters
@injurymatters.bsky.social
Western Australia’s injury prevention and recovery specialists since 1992.
Our AGM wraps the 2024-25 year! While the work hasn't stopped, you can take a look back at what our team has achieved with our Annual Report: buff.ly/d6LZoV8

Thank you to our team, volunteers, Board, Advisory Group, and the WA community who work alongside us toward safer people and places ☀️
November 20, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Improving balance, mobility and leg strength are some of the best ways to prevent falls. The Move Your Body Toolkit can help support falls prevention activities in your community or organisation with free resources, posters, social and digital materials and more. buff.ly/W95CRgM
November 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Want to feel more confident engaging with stakeholders? Join Injury Matters, with guest speaker from Aha! Consulting for the Taste of Engagement: Stakeholder Engagement for Injury Prevention half-day workshop on Thursday, 27 November.

Find out more and register here: buff.ly/OPyJ2OD
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Injury is the leading cause of death for Western Australians aged 15 – 44 years.

To learn more about the incidence of injury and what you can do to reduce its impact on the community visit: buff.ly/awGpopb
November 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Today, we pause to remember and honour the courage, service, and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve. Lest we forget. 🌺
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Join Injury Matters, with guest speaker from Aha! Consulting for the Taste of Engagement: Stakeholder Engagement for Injury Prevention half-day workshop on Thursday, 27 November.

Find out more and register here: buff.ly/OPyJ2OD
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Help spread the word about staying active and preventing falls by using our ready-to-go social media tiles from the Move Your Body Toolkit! They're perfect for Facebook, Instagram, or newsletters. Simply download, post and share to your networks: buff.ly/W95CRgM
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
eRideables are growing in popularity as a form of transport, but so is the incidents of eRideable injuries.

Access our eRideables in Western Australia Position Paper to learn how you can advocate to reduce the incidence of eRideable-related injuries in WA: buff.ly/YGdjdbg
November 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Planning on hosting an event for older adults in your community for Seniors Week?

The Move Your Body Toolkit has posters, resources and activities to help you promote your event and raise awareness of balance, mobility and strength exercises to prevent falls: buff.ly/W95CRgM
November 3, 2025 at 5:45 AM
It's the last week to apply for an Improve Your Health grant applications for up to $5,000 (plus GST)!

Remember that Injury Matters also provides coaching and support to grant applicants. Request support and download your Improve Your Health grant application: buff.ly/GDxvdt7
October 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Good mobility is crucial in healthy ageing, allowing older adults to maintain their independence, participate in daily activities and prevent falls.

Explores the determinants of mobility, recommendations and good practice points for improving mobility in older adults here: buff.ly/5JmNtk9
October 29, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Have you read the National Falls Guidelines and wondered how this can relate to you and your clients in WA?

Join Injury Matters on 18 Nov for the Falls Forum, where we will explore the updated Guidelines and your role in preventing falls: buff.ly/u1uOU0m
October 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Are you an early-career researcher working in the healthy ageing space? Do you want to meet like-minded researchers?

Join us on Wednesday, 29 October from 5:30–7:30 pm for the Ageing in WA Thriving Physically, Mentally and Culturally networking event.

Register here: buff.ly/QjmFlFw
October 28, 2025 at 1:12 AM
We're hiring! Injury Matters is on the lookout for a passionate Aboriginal Engagement Coordinator to work alongside Aboriginal communities across WA to increase awareness of the Road Trauma Support WA service.

Apply now and make an impact 👉 buff.ly/dNWp7mS
October 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
We're hiring! Injury Matters is on the lookout for a passionate Regional Engagement Coordinator to increase awareness of the Road Trauma Support WA service.

Apply now and make an impact 👉 buff.ly/dNWp7mS

#healthpromotion #perthrecruitment #regionalWAjobs #perthjobs #hybridwork
October 27, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Today, on Intersex Awareness Day, we stand in solidarity with intersex people and celebrate their voices, rights, and experiences. Together, we can build a more inclusive and understanding community. 💜 #IntersexAwarenessDay
October 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Do you work with older adults and are passionate about falls prevention and healthy ageing? Apply now for the Improve Your Health grants, funding programs encouraging healthy eating, keeping a healthy mind and managing medicines: buff.ly/GDxvdt7
October 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
This week, our team have been at the 2025 Australasian Road Safety Conference, sharing our Road Trauma Support WA program work while connecting with our local and national colleagues 💙
October 23, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Join Injury Matters on 18 Nov for the Falls Forum: A WA perspective on the National Falls Guidelines, where we will explore the recommendations from the National Falls Guidelines, including practical approaches to home safety and how you can prevent falls in the community: buff.ly/u1uOU0m
October 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The 2025 WA Falls Report includes data and falls prevention activities from many agencies. Thank you to @aihw.bsky.social, @curtinuniversity.bsky.social, and many other supporters for your contributions to this important publication.

Read the WA Falls Report 2025 here: buff.ly/t0bGS4t
October 21, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Are you an early-career researcher working in the healthy ageing space? Do you want to meet like-minded researchers?

Join us on Wednesday, 29 October from 5:30–7:30 pm for the Ageing in WA Thriving Physically, Mentally and Culturally networking event.

Register here: buff.ly/QjmFlFw
October 21, 2025 at 1:12 AM
We're hiring! Injury Matters is on the lookout for a passionate Aboriginal Engagement Coordinator to work alongside Aboriginal communities across WA to increase awareness of the Road Trauma Support WA service.

Apply now and make an impact 👉 buff.ly/dNWp7mS
October 21, 2025 at 1:01 AM
We're hiring! Injury Matters is on the lookout for a passionate Aboriginal Engagement Coordinator to work alongside Aboriginal communities across WA to increase awareness of the Road Trauma Support WA service.

Apply now and make an impact 👉 buff.ly/dNWp7mS
October 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
We're hiring! Injury Matters is on the lookout for a passionate Regional Engagement Coordinator to increase awareness of the Road Trauma Support WA service.

Apply now and make an impact 👉 buff.ly/dNWp7mS

#healthpromotion #perthrecruitment #regionalWAjobs #perthjobs #hybridwork
October 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This Ace Week, we celebrate and support the asexual community. Let’s raise awareness, promote understanding, and honour the diversity of human experiences. 💜🖤🤍 #AceWeek #BeYou

Want to learn more about asexuality? Find out via The Trevor Project: buff.ly/UrQwwiv
October 19, 2025 at 12:30 AM