Each year more than 900 Australians suffer injuries requiring medical assistance from toppling furniture. New mandatory information standards come into effect next month to raise awareness of the hazards of toppling furniture. Find out more: loom.ly/4Obg_vg
The @AIHW has released an update on 3 causes of injury, Choking and suffocation, Drowning and submersion and Electricity and air pressure, as part of the broader Injury in Australia report. Read more: loom.ly/ZsdfS7A
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The Australasian Injury Prevention Network retweeted
Join ACRS & AITPM for a premier road safety seminar in Adelaide!
16 May 2025 | 8:30am–1pm | Crowne Plaza Adelaide | Expert speakers networking lunch
Cost:$90 members | $190 non-members
Register by 8 May 👉 acrs.org.au/event/aitpm-acrs…#RoadSafety#VisionZero#ACRS#AITPM
Convened by the Public Health Association of Australia, the Preventive Health Conference is an annual conference aimed at providing a platform to engage, challenge and exchange ideas. Register: loom.ly/SMtE4eE
Safe Work Australia is looking to reinvigorate the national conversation on work health and safety and workers’ compensation research. They want to hear about strategic perspectives, innovative ideas, and opportunities for collaboration: safeworkaustralia.gov.au/dat…
Join Professor Tingvall as he shares insights from his distinguished career and the pioneering work that has influenced global traffic safety on May 1 via @MonashUni. Prof Tingvall is renowned for his work on the Vision Zero initiative and more. Register: loom.ly/oI10A58
The Victorian Government has released its response to the Inquiry into the Impact of road safety behaviours on vulnerable road users. The document outlines 56 recommendations to improving road safety in Victoria. Read more: loom.ly/cRO04w4
The National Water Safety Summit 2025 will bring people from across areas of water safety to reflect on progress and explore opportunities to strengthen alignment to the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030. Register: loom.ly/HQPLIEE@RoyalLifeSaving@SLSAustralia
Our Member Spotlight for April 2025 is Ian Anstee. Ian Anstee, CEO of The Constable Care Foundation, supporting at-risk children and adults. More: loom.ly/WMXC3LQ
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to advise that the 16th Australasian Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion Conference will not be going ahead in 2025. We know this will be disappointing for many but stay tuned for future events.
We invite you to participate in this survey to share your thoughts on the draft guidelines for Adults and Older Australians to help shape future policies, practices, and the promotion of healthier lifestyles for all Australians. Open until 25/11 here: loom.ly/EJG09xY
2024 Used Car Safety Ratings have been released to provide comprehensive information for Australians to help them choose the safest used vehicles, noting significant improvement in vehicle safety in 2022 models compared to those manufactured in 2002. More: loom.ly/keODJdE