About the Falls Network
The NSW Falls Prevention Network has existed since 1993. The role of this network has grown since its inception and now includes:
- Meetings for discussion of falls related issues;
- Dissemination of research findings both local and international;
- Sharing resources developed and exploration of opportunities to combine resources in joint initiatives;
- Encouragement of collaborative projects and research;
- To act as a group to influence policy;
- To liaise with NSW Health to provide information on current State/Commonwealth issues in relation to falls and
- Maintenance of resources pertinent to the field.
The main purpose of the network is to share knowledge, expertise, and resources on falls injury prevention for older people.
The NSW Falls Prevention Network activities are part of the implementation of the NSW Falls Prevention Policy funded by the NSW Department of Health.
Join the Network
Stay up to date with news, information and ideas on falls prevention. Join the NSW Falls Prevention Network to receive the Falls Links newsletter and to participate in our community email list.
To subscribe
Send an email to the Network Administrator
In the body of the message type: subscribe nsw-falls-network
On the next line type: end
Do not put anything in the subject line
NB: If your signature is automatically added every time you send an email you will need to turn this off.
You will receive an email to welcome you to the NSW Falls Network mailing list! Please read it carefully. This email includes guidelines for using the email list and important tips on email etiquette.
To unsubscribe
Send an email to the Network Administrator
In the body of the message type: unsubscribe nsw-falls-network
On the next line type: end
Do not put anything in the subject line
NB: If your signature is automatically added every time you send an email you will need to turn this off.
You should get a message to say that you have succeeded and your name will be removed from the network.
If you have any problems please email Esther Vance.
Contact Information
Ms Lorraine Lovitt
NSW Leader Falls Program, Clinical Excellence Commission
Phone: 02 6656 5326
Mobile: 0422 002 091
Email: lorraine.lovitt@cec.health.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au
Postal Address:
Coffs Harbour Health Campus
Administration
Locked Bag 812
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Professor Stephen Lord
NHMRC Principal Research Fellow, Falls and Balance Research Group
Phone: 02 9399 1061
Fax: 02 9399 1005
Email: s.lord@powmri.edu.au
Associate Professor Jacqueline Close
Geriatrician, Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute
Phone: 02 9399 1055
Fax: 02 9399 1005
Email: j.close@powmri.edu.au
Esther Vance
Project Officer, NSW Falls Injury Prevention Network
Phone: 02 9399 1063
Fax: 02 9399 1005
Email: e.vance@powmri.edu.au
Postal Address: For Prof Lord, Dr Close & Ms Vance
Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute
Barker St
Randwick NSW 2031
NSW Health, Falls Program, Area Health Service Falls Injury Prevention Coordinators
Margaret Armstrong
Northern Sydney/Central Coast Area Health Service
Email: marmstro@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Kathy Richardson
South Eastern Sydney/Illawarra Area Health Service
Email: Kathy.Richardson@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Jenny Bawden
Sydney West Area Health Service
Email: bawdenj@wahs.nsw.gov.au
Mary-Clare Maloney
North Coast Area Health Service
Email: Mary-Clare.Maloney@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Patsy Bourke
Hunter New England Area Health Service
Email: Patsy.Bourke@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au
Jacaline Kelly
Greater Western Area Health Service
Email: Jacaline.Kelly@gwahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Photos Credits
We gratefully acknowledge the Hawkesbury District Health Service, Queensland Health and the Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute for permission to use their photos on this website.
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