April Falls Month 2026
Let’s Talk about Falls – Staying Save Starts with a Chat
April Falls Month® is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of falls and to promote the latest best practice fall prevention strategies.
The Let’s Talk about Falls campaign aims to break the stigma around talking about falls to help Australians access appropriate care and begin early interventions.
Talking about falls isn’t about taking away independence; it’s about protecting it. Falls don’t just happen. When you notice signs that you may be at risk, such as holding onto furniture when walking or showing possible indicators of a recent fall like bruising, start the conversation.
A simple chat can help people make small, practical changes or receive the support needed to keep you independent, safe and steady on your feet.
Some signs you can look out for include:
- Unsteadiness
- Signs of feeling unwell or bruising
- Holding onto furniture while moving about
- Confusion
FREE Education Sessions during April
Improve balance for fall prevention
- Tuesday 28 April, 11am – Health Studio Rostrevor
- Wednesday 29 April, 10am – Health Studio Gleleng
- Wednesday 29 April, 2pm – Health Studio Christie Downs
Follow us on Facebook as more details will be shared in the second week of April. See ACH Group Health Studio locations.
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Explore classes at ACH Group Health Studios
Led by an Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist
These classes offer significant benefits, including ongoing education to help customers better understand their health and movement. With experienced professionals leading each session, the overall quality of the classes is enhanced, ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based exercise.
Life Exercise Classess at Health Studio gym with HUR equipment – designed for use by older adults.
Balance 8-week Program – receive education about falls prevention, complete exercises to challenge your balance while being supported by an Allied Health Progessional.
Did you know?
1 in 4 people who are aged 65 and over have at least 1 fall per year.
People often dismiss falls as ‘part of getting older’ or ‘just not concentrating’ but they are often a warning sign that something is not right.
Even when falls don’t cause an injury, they often trigger a loss of confidence. Over time, this can lead to a person becoming more inactive, which further increases the risk of falling.
Learn more about why falls are concerning especially for older people.
What is ‘a fall’?
World Health Organisation defines a fall as ‘An event which results in a person coming to rest inadvertently on the ground, or floor, or other lower level’.
The definition is important, as people don’t have to fall to the ground, to have a fall, sometimes it can be falling back into a chair or sliding off a chair.
By being clear on what a fall is, we can report all falls and try to prevent serious injuries from falls.
Fall prevention: 4 helpful tips
- Stay active to prevent falls
- Wear properly fitted and supportive footwear
- Fall-proof your home
- Get your eyes checked regularly
Learn more about fall prevention and what to do in the event of a fall.
Fall prevention takes some planning but it’s worthwhile to keep you safe and avoid the risk of falls.
ACH Group offers a wide range of allied health services including podiatry, exercise physiology, occupational therapy and group exercises to help support you live well as you age.
We specialise in health and wellbeing for ageing bodies and our qualified health specialists will work with you on a personalised plan to help you achieve your health goals.
Contact us on 1300 22 44 77 and speak to our friendly team and find out how we can help.
