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.

From 2018-2022, falls caused 116,073 hospitalisations in WA. We’ve broken down the most recent statistics on falls injur...
10/02/2025

From 2018-2022, falls caused 116,073 hospitalisations in WA. We’ve broken down the most recent statistics on falls injuries in WA - download the Know Injury factsheet to learn more: https://loom.ly/MhDWpMU

According to the AIHW, in 2022-23, alcohol accounted for 60% (80,439) of all drug-related hospitalisations. Explore stra...
09/02/2025

According to the AIHW, in 2022-23, alcohol accounted for 60% (80,439) of all drug-related hospitalisations. Explore strategies to reduce alcohol-related injury https://loom.ly/C8A0owo

Mark your calendars! 3 weeks to go until the launch of the Stay On Your Feet Falls Prevention Program Remove Hazards Cam...
07/02/2025

Mark your calendars! 3 weeks to go until the launch of the Stay On Your Feet Falls Prevention Program Remove Hazards Campaign on March 1!

A new-look toolkit is launching soon to help prevent falls in your community. Stay tuned! https://loom.ly/Dvi6a4Q

🌟 We are hiring! 🌟 Are you passionate making a positive impact and promoting safety for individuals and communities in W...
05/02/2025

🌟 We are hiring! 🌟 Are you passionate making a positive impact and promoting safety for individuals and communities in WA? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the team at Injury Matters and be part of a purpose-driven organisation. Apply now via https://loom.ly/Wjz9pC8

With summer activities still in full swing, be swim safe this summer. Whether you’re swimming at the beach, boating on a...
05/02/2025

With summer activities still in full swing, be swim safe this summer. Whether you’re swimming at the beach, boating on a lake, or relaxing by the pool being prepared and brushing up on water safety precautions is essential to prevent drowning and water-related injuries: https://loom.ly/dGqzRWE

is estimated to affect 1 in 6 older adults in WA. It is essential that health and community professionals working wit...
03/02/2025

is estimated to affect 1 in 6 older adults in WA. It is essential that health and community professionals working with older adults carry the skills to recognise and respond to elder abuse to ensure the safety of their clients.

Join us on March 18th, alongside guest facilitator Wendy Bennett from AdvoCare, for the Elder Abuse online workshop and learn how to recognise and respond to elder abuse within your role.

This webinar will not be recorded, so don’t miss out - register your spot today! https://loom.ly/wvFL794

In WA, there were 14,803 hospitalisations from 2018-2022 due to intentional self-harm. We’ve broken down the most recent...
02/02/2025

In WA, there were 14,803 hospitalisations from 2018-2022 due to intentional self-harm. We’ve broken down the most recent statistics on intentional self-harm injuries in WA - download the Know Injury factsheet to learn more: https://loom.ly/xbSy4ns

There were 7,835 hospitalisations in WA from 2018-2022 due to poisoning. We’ve broken down the most recent statistics on...
29/01/2025

There were 7,835 hospitalisations in WA from 2018-2022 due to poisoning. We’ve broken down the most recent statistics on poisoning injuries in WA - download the Know Injury factsheet to learn more: https://loom.ly/B11Mf7U

Wishing you prosperity, happiness, and good fortune as we welcome the Year of the Snake! 🐍May this year bring you streng...
29/01/2025

Wishing you prosperity, happiness, and good fortune as we welcome the Year of the Snake! 🐍May this year bring you strength, success, and endless opportunities.

Looking for information to understand how to support yourself and others after a crash? We have a range of free resource...
28/01/2025

Looking for information to understand how to support yourself and others after a crash? We have a range of free resources available for post-crash care here: https://loom.ly/uvu8xZ4

We know falls impact the wellbeing of older Western Australians, but do you know what is needed to reduce this burden? A...
26/01/2025

We know falls impact the wellbeing of older Western Australians, but do you know what is needed to reduce this burden?

Access our Falls in Older Adults in WA Position Paper to learn how you can join us in advocating for additional activities to prevent falls-related injuries in WA: https://loom.ly/iuiYA18

With more than four lives lost every day in WA due to an injury, this election season Injury Matters are calling on the ...
24/01/2025

With more than four lives lost every day in WA due to an injury, this election season Injury Matters are calling on the WA State Government to increase their investment in injury prevention and recovery initiatives. More: https://loom.ly/z0LuQAE

23/01/2025

Our office will be closed this Monday, 27 January 2025, with our team back as normal the following day. If you need support during this time, please reach out to LifeLine on 13 11 14 🧡

Many of the most significant risk factors for disease and injury – to***co, alcohol, and unhealthy diet – are major indu...
22/01/2025

Many of the most significant risk factors for disease and injury – to***co, alcohol, and unhealthy diet – are major industries and profit-drivers for some of the world’s biggest companies. Explore this in detail and what you can do about it as a public health professional in our upcoming workshop: https://loom.ly/t1yHgIk

In WA, 4,262 hospitalisations due to burn and scald injuries occurred from 2018-2022. We’ve broken down the most recent ...
20/01/2025

In WA, 4,262 hospitalisations due to burn and scald injuries occurred from 2018-2022. We’ve broken down the most recent statistics on burn and scald injuries in WA - download the Know Injury factsheet to learn more: https://loom.ly/nqO-LTI

18/01/2025

TRAUMA INFORMED PRODUCTION PREPARATION

The cast and crew of our May season of ‘Shrine’ spent the morning engaging in a workshop with the team from the Road Trauma Support WA program from Injury Matters. This is the start of a partnership that will ensure we bring our audiences a trauma informed interpretation of this powerful story. This is the team’s first connection to a theatre company and we are very grateful for the important work they do.

After experiencing road trauma, it can be difficult to navigate social media around news, footage of or comments about t...
16/01/2025

After experiencing road trauma, it can be difficult to navigate social media around news, footage of or comments about the incident. Read our blog on staying safe on social media post-crash for practical tips: https://loom.ly/d2EYLZk

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Common causes of poisoning in WA include; medications, household products (like cleaning, health and beauty products), gardening products, paint, batteries, chemicals, paint and animals. But how can we reduce poisonings? Explore Injury here: https://loom.ly/Kq6N_G4 #InjuryPrevention #PoisoningPrevention

Injury Prevention 101 is a free, self-paced online learning module that provides an overview of the injury prevention space in WA. If you're new to the injury prevention sector, or want to plan, implement and evaluate activities/strategies to prevent or reduce harm from injury in your community, then this module is for you! Get started https://loom.ly/ZKvO40s

Thinking of buying a new second-hand car with your tax return? Find out how safe it is first. Vehicles with a five star rating provide higher protection for you and your passengers in the event of a crash. Visit https://loom.ly/QKMcSTk

Winter weather creates some challenges to our road safety, and it’s vital we all take steps to keep ourselves and others safe on the road. So what can help you drive safely this season? https://loom.ly/dBasjpo #drivesafely #winterweather #roadsafety

CONNECT.ed is a free networking tool for everyone working within the injury prevention and community safety sector. It's free to join, use and can make a real difference to your work - and your community. Sign up today via #KnowInjury at http://ow.ly/93BF50NycFY

Falls are preventable, especially for our WA regions. Find out how with the WA Falls Report: http://ow.ly/AJon50LQIT2

The more alcohol a person consumes, the more their skills and inhibitions decrease, while risk-taking increases. Risky behaviours lead to a greater risk of injury. Let's all prevent falls: http://ow.ly/7pKR50Lpfs6 Alcohol and Drug Foundation

Falls are a serious issue for WA's health system. Access the WA Falls Report today to learn how we can address the incidence of falls in WA. http://ow.ly/niEV50KXLsu

Want to know how you can get involved in the Move Your Body campaign? Download the Move Your Body campaign toolkit now and access our social media images, eSignatures, community event flyer, facilitator guide and other resources and host your own community event! http://ow.ly/8v3r50KMzer

Injury Matters is proud to release the 2022 WA Falls Report. Access the report today to learn about the incidence of falls in WA. http://ow.ly/oqZS50KMzc5

You don’t need to be an expert to have an #RUOK? conversation. Listening and giving someone your time might be just what they need to help. You don’t need to be an expert to have an R U OK? conversation. Listening and giving someone your time might be just what they need to help them through. Read more: http://ow.ly/WAZ050KwjMn 💛💛 R U OK Day

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Injury Matters aims to prevent and reduce the impact of injury within the Western Australian community.

We work to have a positive impact on the community as a quality, sustainable organisation committed to creating safer people and places. We work to raise awareness of injury by providing training, advocacy, and support for those affected by the impact of injury.

Given the breadth and diversity of injury in WA, we work across a range of current and emerging injury priority areas affecting the community. This has included falls, trauma recovery, community violence, substance-related harm, and safety promotion. We influence, empower and collaborate with people, agencies, communities and governments for positive injury outcomes.

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