Position Statements

The Australasian Injury Prevention Network has developed statements on key injury issues, populations impacted by injury and issues driven by our membership.

Our position papers outline key data related to injury in Australia and New Zealand, links to related resources as well as our recommendations for action.

Statement on Voice to Parliament (2023)

AIPN Statement Supporting Voice to Parliament.

Alcohol and Injury (2022)

Alcohol consumption is a significant risk factor for many injury areas.

Child Drowning (2020)

Globally, children aged 1-4 years are the group most vulnerable to drowning.

Bicycle Helmet

Bicycle helmet use can reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 88%.

Falls in Older Adults (2021)

Globally falls are the second highest cause of unintentional injury deaths, making it a significant public health problem.

Falls from Windows

Falls from windows, though few, are often associated with serious or fatal outcome and mostly involve pre-school children.

Quad Bike Injury (2021)

Quad bike related incidents are one of the most common mechanisms for serious and fatal injury on Australian and New Zealand farms.

Interpersonal Violence (2012)

Interpersonal violence is a cause of suffering and trauma which has devastating consequences for the mental, physical and sexual health of the victim.

Consumer Product Safety

In 2019 the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) estimated that there are around 780 deaths and 52,000 injuries per year from consumer products