No Falls November campaign

The objectives of the No Falls November 2025 campaign are to increase:

• Knowledge, attitude, skills and self-efficacy about risk factors for falls and how to prevent falls in older adults (admitted to hospital or residing in RACHs).
• Awareness of falls prevention in older adults in hospitals and RACHs among clinical staff.
• Ownership and accountability for consumer falls prevention in hospitals and RACHs by clinical staff.
• Clinical staff self-efficacy about raising awareness of falls prevention and engaging consumers in falls prevention activities.

Key messages – clinical staff

• There are several risk factors for falls, including loss of strength, lack of education and awareness, orthostatic (postural) hypotension, incontinence and cognitive impairment.
• Staff play an important role in promoting and encouraging falls prevention amongst consumers.
• No Falls November reminds us of the importance of preventing falls amongst older adults and empowering them to prevent falls.
• The No Falls November webpage has resources for both consumers and staff, including activities and education materials.

For more information, talk to your falls specialist team or access the resources provided.

Key messages – consumers

• There are many risks factors for falls, including:
  • loss of strength
  • lack of education and/or awareness
  • low blood pressure
  • incontinence
  • memory loss.
• The good news is that there are things we can do to prevent falls.

For more information, talk to your health professional and access the resources provided.

• The primary target audience of the No Falls November campaign is clinical staff working in WA hospitals who care for older consumers.
• The secondary audience of the No Falls November campaign includes older people admitted to WA hospitals, their carers and family, and other hospitals and RACHS in WA who are willing to participate.

• November 2025