Falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalisations and deaths in Australia, accounting for 43% of all injury hospitalisations (2023-24) and 43% of all injury deaths (2022-23). This paper provides information, statistics and different perspectives on falls in those ages 65+ in Gippsland, Victoria.

Key points

• Gippsland had the highest rate of accidental falls causing death in 2019–23 among Australian Primary Health Networks). 
• Gippsland has a high proportion of residents aged 65+ (24.8%), compared to Victoria (16.8%) and Australia (16.2%).