09/09/2026
STAYING STRONG, STEADY AND SAFE
We recently welcomed community members to a Fall Prevention Workshop at North Dandenong Neighbourhood House, and what a great session it was!
Falls can happen to anyone, but there are lots of simple things we can do to reduce the risk and stay confident and independent. Participants learned about:
👟 Why falls happen and common risk factors
💪 Simple exercises to improve balance and strength
🚶 Safe walking techniques
🏠 How to spot and reduce tripping hazards at home
🩺 The importance of regular health and safety checks
A big thank you to Stephen Downs, Senior Clinician, and Ing Tjahjono, Senior Registered Nurse, from Uniting AgeWell, for sharing their knowledge and practical tips in such an informative and easy-to-understand way.
We’d also like to thank Simon Avrutis for organising the session for our community. 🙏
It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved, asking questions and sharing their own experiences.
❤️ Keeping active, staying connected and learning together are all part of building a healthier community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us!