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Falls are a major health issue in Australia, especially for older people. Statistics tell us that 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 fall every single year!* What’s worse, this number is set to rise as our population ages. Falling over happens to us all at some point in...

Australia now has one of the highest obesity rates in the world. With over 60% of Australians now above a healthy weight, it’s fair to say Australia’s ‘battle of the bulge’ is growing to epidemic proportions. As our population ages, older Australians (over 55 years of...

Healthcare acquired infections (HAIs) are an increasingly significant problem in hospitals and care facilities. Each year around 180,000 Australian patients suffer from HAIs ranging from urinary tract, staphylococcus, respiratory and more. Defined as an infection...

Let’s face it - we’re all growing older, and one day we may need a bit of help getting around safely. Falls cause 75% of injury hospitalisations in older people, and can cause significant damage to the hips, head and legs. Fortunately, there is a wide range of safety...