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Title	Be Physically Active
Publication no.	AHS - 8135
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	How regular physical activity can reduce the risk of falls.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dari (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf)

Title	Falls prevention - your home safety checklist
Publication no.	DOH - 5415
Last update	21/06/2012
Summary	A practical guide for preventing falls around the home and garden.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf)

Title	Home Safety for Falls Prevention
Publication no.	AHS - 8155
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A fact sheet on preventing falls around the home.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dari (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf)

Title	Home safety and the older person
Publication no.	HTS - 812
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A practical guide to help older people avoid falls at home and around the garden.
Languages	Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Maltese (pdf), Polish (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf)

Title	Improve Your Balance
Publication no.	AHS - 8140
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about the causes of falls as people get older, and how to reduce the risk.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dari (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf)

Title	Make the Most of Your Eyesight
Publication no.	AHS - 8125
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about how problems with vision can increase the chances of a fall and how to reduce the risk.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Dari (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf)

Title	NSW Housing Tenant Connect
Publication no.	OTH - 8765
Last update	18/01/2011
Summary	Tenant connect is a program provided by Red Cross for older tenants living in public, community & Aboriginal Housing across NSW. You will receive a short daily call from a friendly Red Cross volunteer at an agreed time. If the call is not answered Red Cross takes action to make sure you are okay. This is a free service.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Prevent falls in public places
Publication no.	DOH - 8630
Last update	11/03/2010
Summary	Tips for preventing falls outside the home
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf)

Title	Stay on your feet with safer shoes
Publication no.	BHC - 3485
Last update	22/02/2012
Summary	Advice for older people on how the correct footwear can prevent falls.
Languages	Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Stay on your feet, whatever your age
Publication no.	BHC - 3725
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Guide to preventing falls, including safety aspects around the home, precautions with medication and alcohol, and the benefits of exercise.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)