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Don't fall for it. Falls can be prevented!

Don't fall for it. Falls can be prevented! booklet is aimed at older people who are living in the community and their families and carers. The booklet contains information about three aspects of falls prevention: This publication is available free of charge. To obtain this publication please call the Aged Care Information Line on 1800 500 853.

Home safety and security

The Your Home Safety and Security Handbook by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) and The Community Liaison Advisory Safety Project (CLASP) is a useful guide to safety in your home. It covers general safety, fire safety, medical safety and security.

Housing for Life

The Master Builders Association has developed a guide, Housing for Life, which contains information about the building design requirements to help people live in their homes comfortably and securely, regardless of their physical ability for as long as possible.

Safety at home – Carers Information Pack

The Carer Information Pack provides practical information for carers. Produced by the Ageing and Aged Care Division of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, the Carer Information Pack is free to carers and provides practical information to support them in their caring role.

This publication is available free of charge. To obtain this publication please call the Aged Care Information Line on 1800 500 853.
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This page was last updated on: 31 May 2011