Table 1 Projected implications of fall related injury [21].

Over the next 50 years there will be a considerable increase in the proportion of the Australian population aged over 65 years of age. Unless effective preventive strategies are put in place, this will result in increased demands for health services for fall related injuries. By the year 2051 [21]:

▪ The projected costs of fall related injury in Australia will increase by almost three fold to $1375 million per annum.

▪ The equivalent of 2500 additional beds will be required for fall related injury treatment and

▪ An additional 3320 nursing home places will be needed.