Tackling injury in WA: learning & working together. Denise Sullivan Director, Chronic Disease Prevention

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1 Tackling injury in WA: learning & working together Denise Sullivan Director, Chronic Disease Prevention

2 Why are we here? Making a difference Caring Learning Sharing Working together Unity of purpose Being the best we can

3 In the presence of somebodies WA Health s role Lead Guide Enable Collaborate

4 How we lead

5 WA Health s approach to prevention Through a whole of population approach, focussed on: people who are currently well those who are at risk of developing disease or experiencing injury (Aboriginal, rural/remote and low SES, CaLD) Responsibility for prevention distributed across the WA Health system: Chronic Disease Prevention Directorate (state-wide policy and procurement role) Population Health Units within Area Health Services (Metro/regional local level policy and program delivery) Other areas (e.g. Aboriginal Health, Health Networks, Child and Adolescent Health, Mental Health Commission, Drug and Alcohol Office, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, DMP)

6 Chronic Disease Prevention Directorate To promote healthy living at the state level through: Setting strategic vision and state-wide policy (HPSF) Strengthening state policy and plans Delivering / funding population health promotion programs Developing and growing partnerships for prevention Promoting research and evidence Representing WA Health and state interests in state and national forums

7 WA Health s prevention agenda Guided by the Health Promotion Strategic Framework Healthy policies Legislation and regulation Economic interventions Supportive environments Public awareness and engagement Community development Targeted interventions Strategic partnerships

8 Injury prevention a priority

9 How we guide

10 An inventory of players in injury prevention Road crashes Falls prevention Adults Children Suicide & intentional injuries Interpersonal violence Poisoning in children Burns and scalds Drowning Aboriginal people and injury prevention Alcohol and injury prevention

11 Example: interpersonal violence Definition Overview Risk and Protective Factors Environmental factors Individual factors Gender, age and development, ethnicity, disability Socioeconomic characteristics Health behaviours Key Stakeholders in WA Current Activities in WA Legislation, Standard and CoP Conclusion References

12 Do / commission research to guide action And in press The costs of injury in Western Australia: an overview of total and health system costs An update of the 2003 report, which found costs totalled $2.9B

13 Research and evaluation framework

14 How we enable

15 Investment in critical areas Funded programs / activities Community service partner Child safety Water safety Falls prevention Partnership and sector development

16 Protecting Children from Injury Scott Phillips

17 More children die of injury than die of cancer, asthma and infectious diseases combined.

18 Programs

19 How Research Education Advocacy

20 State-wide

21 Contact

22 Royal Life Saving WA KEEP WATCH Media campaign Parent information sessions Professional development sessions Regional child safety forums Community event promotions Resource development and distribution CPR and first aid subsidies

23 Royal Life Saving WA DON T DRINK AND DROWN Media campaign School presentations Community event promotions Resource development and distribution Volunteers Program

24 Royal Life Saving WA DON T DRINK GROG AND DROWN Media campaign School presentations Community event promotions Resource development and distribution

25 Royal Life Saving WA WA DROWNING REPORT

26 Preventing falls and fall related injuries amongst older adults living in the community.

27 Three steps to prevent slips, trips and falls Balance Build Your Strengthen Your Legs Check Your Medicines Fuel Your Body Keep a Healthy Mind Home Safer Your Eye Sight Footwear Make Your Check Wear Safe

28 How to get involved Campaigns Resources edirectory Grants Website Training Community Presentations enews

29 Stay On Your Feet WA is coordinated by the Injury Control Council of WA and supported by the Department of Health.

30 Evidence informed injury prevention and community safety activities are delivered by a knowledgeable, skilled and connected workforce. info@knowinjury.org.au (08)

31 How we collaborate Share Data, information and expertise Participate State, national WG and committees Contribute Policy development Championing of IP