Falls Prevention Alliance Australia launch

Each year more than 6,000 Australians die from a fall, and they cost the healthcare system $3 billion a year.

Falls Prevention Alliance Australia was launched on 21 October 2025. The Alliance is calling for action to implement Australia's first national plan on falls prevention. The launch brought together passionate advocates, experts, and community leaders united by a shared goal: to prevent falls in older Australians.

One of the best ways to prevent and reduce your risk of falls is through balance and strength exercises. Members of the Safe Exercise at Home team and Falls Prevention Alliance Australia have written some articles in The Conversation with tips on preventing falls:

• I'm getting older, how can I prevent falls?

• 17 older Australians die from falls every day. Here are 5 things you can do to reduce your risk.

For additional tips, you can check out our Preventing falls page, and information on the Active and Healthy website.