Falls Prevention
A local Falls Prevention Coordinator runs the Stay On Your Feet programme for people 65+ living in the community, coordinates the Falls Prevention referral system and provides education to community groups and health professionals.
Contact:
Cathie Weith
Sport South Canterbury
Website: www.sportsouthcanterbury.org.nz
Falls prevention is closely linked with the local ACC Injury Prevention Consultant.
For information please contact:
Nathan Forbes, ACC Injury Prevention Consultant
Cell: 027 499 5225 Fax: 687 9101
Email: Nathan.Forbes@acc.co.nz
The ACC website is a good link for injury prevention for all ages and has good information on home safety and falls prevention for over 65s.