Policy & Guidelines

The latest policies, standards and guidelines in fall prevention.

The CEC has released the Fall Prevention in NSW White Paper 2023 which highlights the high cost and trauma of falls for individuals and the community and gives examples of local solutions already being undertaken around NSW. It also provides nine recommendations for policy makers, stakeholders and governments to consider and respond to.

Manchester University have kindly shared their ‘Keeping Well at Home Booklet’ which the Network has adapted for NSW during COVID-19. It includes tips for staying active as well as looking after your mental health.

The burden of falls and minimal trauma fractures in Australia Falls in older people are a major concern in terms of frequency, disability, institutionalisation and mortality with an ever-growing socioeconomic burden.

Leading Better Value Care (LBVC) is a statewide program that improves the health outcomes and experiences of people with specific conditions