In this study, researchers searched for policy documents encompassing falls prevention among community-dwelling older adults in Australia published in the last 10 years that were authored or endorsed by federal or state government bodies. 

It highlights the fact that there is no current national policy on preventing falls in older adults in Australia. While eight policy documents were identified, none focused exclusively on falls prevention, indicating that falls are currently not perceived as a public health issue that warrants a dedicated policy framework. 

The authors highlight that falls prevention is a pressing public health concern and call for a comprehensive national policy. they suggest that adopting a systems-oriented approach can help reduce falls and their associated burdens on individuals and the healthcare system. Acknowledging the urgency and complexity of this challenge is a first, essential step toward crafting a comprehensive national falls prevention policy.