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Why Waiting Until Someone Falls Is Costs Thousands

A client doesn't have to fall before they become a falls risk. According to the Victorian Department of Health, falls account for around 72% of injury-related hospital admissions and 53% of injury-related emergency department presentations in Victoria Under the Support at Home program, the focus is shifting from reacting to crises to preventing them through re enablement. Early Occupational Therapy intervention is one of the most effective ways to reduce falls, support independence, and help older people remain safely at home.

Where do I start with My Aged Care? A simple guide for families

By Sharon Jones|2026-06-20T07:10:22+10:0020 June 2026|Families & Carers|

When you get the feeling it’s all getting too much and you know you need more supports for your parent or loved one, most of us don’t know where to start. Maybe its small change - they’re walking more slowly, they’re saying they’re tired all the time even though they’re not doing much, or they’re calling on you all the time because things are becoming harder to manage. Or it may be something more sudden, like a fall or hospital stay. Either way, the first step into the aged care system is through My Aged Care, however for many people, that’s where confusion starts.