Kidsafe WA have released three reports highlighting prevalent childhood injury topics and providing an essential link between the hospital and injury prevention stakeholders. The recently released reports cover: Playground Injuries Intentional Injuries Small-Wheeled Devices The reports highlight the number of childhood injury admissions to Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) between 2015-2020. During this period: 5,233 childrenmore…
In this edition of the Know Injury eNews (July 2021): KNOW | Online Community Hub LEARN | Falls Prevention and Neurological Conditions Workshop LEARN | Catch up on Know Injury Webinars CONNECT | Join the next Injury Prevention Network SECTOR NEWS Online Community Hub The Alcohol and Drug Foundation have recently launched an online Communitymore…
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation have launched a new online Community Hub, a one-stop-shop for advice and inspiration to reduce harm from alcohol and drugs in the community. Having strong community connections and conversations around alcohol and other drugs can be an empowering way to create positive relationships and reduce harm related to alcohol and drugs within the WA community.
In this edition of the Know Injury eNews (June 2021): Family and Domestic Violence Webinar, Updated Injury Resources, Elder Abuse Recognition and Response in Older Adults, Emerging Issues in Alcohol Policy, WA State Trauma Conference 2022, and more!
Over 50 stakeholders including representations from the Department of Justice, WA Police, St John Ambulance, Youth workers, local schools, WA Community Health Service, Headspace and Injury Matters, as well as interested community members attended the Community Safety and Crime Prevention workshop hosted by the Shire of Harvey on Thursday 13th May. The workshop involved smallmore…