ECC: 6th Australian and New Zealand falls prevention conference

By ahhb
Friday, 12 September, 2014


The Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society is hosting the 6th Biennial Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention at Luna Park, Sydney, from the 16th – 18th November.
The conference will showcase the latest research outcomes, program implementation, training, and policy and planning innovations in falls prevention in Australia, New Zealand and internationally. Leading international and national speakers will be complemented with practical pre conference workshops to support skill development and training in implementation of key aspects of falls prevention.
Keynote / plenary speakers confirmed for the conference include:


  • Professor Stephen Robinovitch, Simon Fraser University, Canada

  • Professor Jeffrey Hausdorff, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Israel

  • Professor Chris Todd, The University of Manchester, UK

  • Mr George Langlands, Accident Compensation Corporation, NZ

  • Dr Anna Barker, Monash University

  • Professor Adrian Bauman, University of Sydney

  • Professor Henry Brodaty, University of New South Wales

  • Associate Professor Lesley Day, Monash University

  • Dr Anne-Marie Hill, Notre Dame University

  • Dr Jasmine Menant, Neuroscience Research Australia

  • Dr Sabrina Pit, University of Sydney

  • Professor Cathie Sherrington, University of Sydney

  • Dr Morag Taylor, Prince of Wales Clinical School


Up to 600 delegates are expected to attend the conference from throughout Australia, New Zealand and overseas. The conference aims to attract professionals working in the fields of ageing research, education, service provision and policy, including:

  • Doctors

  • Nurses

  • Physiotherapists and Exercise Practitioners

  • Podiatrists

  • Pharmacists

  • Occupational Therapists

  • Psychologists

  • Scientists and Researchers

  • Policy and Planning Staff

  • Clinical Risk Management Staff

  • Health Promotion Workers

  • Educators

  • Students (undergraduate and postgraduate)

  • General Ageing Services

  • Optometrists

  • Government Departments


east-cost-logoPlease contact East Coast Conferences for further information
on 02 6650 9800. Visit our website www.anzfpconference.com.au or email us jayne@eastcoastconferences.com.au
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