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26-28 November 2023, Perth, Western Australia The 10th Biennial Australia and New Zealand Falls Prevention Conference will for the first time be run as a joint conference with the World Congress on Falls and Postural Stability  at the Perth Convention Centre, Western Australia, 26-28 November 2023. ​ The conference will showcase the latest research outcomes, program implementation, training, and policy and planning innovations in falls prevention in Australia, New Zealand and

This webinar was jointly presented by the University of Sydney , WHO Physical Activity Unit  and the International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH)  to celebrate the UN International Day of Older Persons. ​ Co-chaired by Prof Cathie Sherrington, this webinar presented an overview of evidence of what works in physical activity for older people, as well as examples of scalable physical activity programs and services around the world.  Click here to watch the web

The Institute for Musculoskeletal Health  hosted a free webinar for people aged 60+ and people with physical disabilities on October 12, 2021. The webinar provided professional advice about getting active during and after lockdown. Click here to watch the webinar recording or watch below.