Injury Matters

Injury Matters Helping people recover from injuries. Or, better still, avoid them altogether. We’re Injury Matters, WA’s injury prevention and recovery specialists. At home.

Our team has been helping people across WA prevent and recover from injuries since 1992. From road safety to trauma recovery and falls to substance-related harm, we lead vital, often life-saving injury solutions and collaborations that empower us all to live life to the full. At work. And on the go. Visit our website to find our information, resources and events.

Small grants, big ideas!Move Your Body grant applications are open for grants of up to $5,000 (plus GST) to deliver bala...
03/09/2026

Small grants, big ideas!

Move Your Body grant applications are open for grants of up to $5,000 (plus GST) to deliver balance, mobility, and strength exercise programs for older adults.

Did you know that Injury Matters also provides coaching and support to Stay On Your Feet® grant applicants? Use our online form to request grant coaching or support: https://buff.ly/8ppwJbp

We're hiring! We're on the lookout for a passionate Health Promotion / Injury Prevention – Workforce Engagement Coordina...
02/09/2026

We're hiring! We're on the lookout for a passionate Health Promotion / Injury Prevention – Workforce Engagement Coordinator.

You'll support Injury Matters capacity-building activities and lead workforce engagement across our Know Injury and Stay On Your Feet® programs.

This is your chance to:
✔ Drive sector-wide training, resources & partnerships
✔ Work closely with Local Governments across WA
✔ Support a healthier, safer WA community
✨ Why join us?
🔹 Hybrid working options available
🔹 Above award pay
🔹 Leave loading allowance included

📍 Perth-based | Full-time

Apply now and make an impact 👉 https://buff.ly/6DxtaUO

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications requiring sponsorship.

The Remove Hazards campaign launches today, with a range of activities taking place across WA until the 30th of November...
01/09/2026

The Remove Hazards campaign launches today, with a range of activities taking place across WA until the 30th of November!

Remove Hazards is one part of the Stay On Your Feet Falls Prevention Program Move Improve Remove messaging used to encourage older adults to stay active, independent, and prevent falls.

The home environment, eye health, foot health, and footwear can influence an individual’s falls risk.

Get involved, explore the Remove Hazards Toolkit for tips and tricks to encourage older adults to prevent falls and support healthy ageing: https://buff.ly/eOhmXjU

Injury has consistently been a leading cause of death in Western Australia for years.Help prevent injury at a public hea...
28/08/2026

Injury has consistently been a leading cause of death in Western Australia for years.

Help prevent injury at a public health level and expand your understanding of the five steps in the Public Health Approach to Injury Prevention by completing our eLearning Module!

Register here: https://buff.ly/YXQtca4

Falls were the leading cause of injury hospitalisations in 2024–25.They were also the leading cause of injury deaths in ...
27/08/2026

Falls were the leading cause of injury hospitalisations in 2024–25.

They were also the leading cause of injury deaths in 2023–24, costing the health system about $5.4 billion.

Alarmingly, over 95% of deaths from falls were among people aged 65 years and over.

Read more for a breakdown in the latest Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - AIHW report on falls and fall-related injuries in Australia: https://buff.ly/IGIUkXn

Congratulations to the successful grant recipients for the next Stay On Your Feet Falls Prevention Program Remove Hazard...
20/08/2026

Congratulations to the successful grant recipients for the next Stay On Your Feet Falls Prevention Program Remove Hazards campaign, launching this September 👏👏

Meet the 2026 Remove Hazards grant recipients and see what they will be getting up to in their communities: https://buff.ly/TiSf2ue

A fall may be the first symptom of an underlying neurological condition 💭Any factor that impacts the nervous system is c...
14/08/2026

A fall may be the first symptom of an underlying neurological condition 💭

Any factor that impacts the nervous system is considered a neurological impairment and can impact an older adult’s sensation, balance, coordination, muscle strength, and, ultimately, their ability to stand.

Learn more https://buff.ly/Q2caRPd

We recently updated our range of factsheets, including Injury in WA and regional profiles across Western Australia 📍Th...
13/08/2026

We recently updated our range of factsheets, including Injury in WA and regional profiles across Western Australia 📍

The updated factsheets provide the latest injury data and insights across a range of topics, including falls, transport-related injuries, burns, drowning, mechanical force injuries, intentional self-harm, and more.

View them at https://buff.ly/jCajT6k

The end of the 2025-26 financial year is a chance to look back on the difference we've made through our Road Trauma Supp...
11/08/2026

The end of the 2025-26 financial year is a chance to look back on the difference we've made through our Road Trauma Support WA program.

Every person supported, every conversation held, and every step towards recovery has been made possible by our team, supporters and the WA community.

Thank you for helping us support those impacted by road trauma 💙🧡💛

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Lvl 2, 297 Vincent Street
Perth, WA
6007

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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