Falls & Fracture Prevention Service

Stay active, stay healthy, live stronger for longer

WellSouth is part of the national ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ movement.

Positive ageing is about providing the best quality of life for older people, so we are working to help reduce the risk of falls and fall injuries for older people in the Southern District.

Our Falls and Fracture Prevention team work to keep you independent and on your feet. They can support you to improve your strength, balance and bone health through one of our falls and fractures prevention services.

If you are a healthcare provider, please access clinical and referral information of the service here.

Community Strength and Balance Classes

You can refer your client to Community Strength and Balance classes on the Live Stronger For Longer website: this link: How to refer patients to strength and balance classes. Let your client know that the WellSouth Falls & Fractures Team will give them a phone call to discuss the different class options and find them a suitable class.

Contact the WellSouth Falls & Fractures Team and let us know your name, email, organisation and regional interest area: fallsandfractureprevention@wellsouth.org.nz

If you have more questions about Community Strength and Balance Classes, please contact the WellSouth Falls and Fracture Team on 0800 477 115 if you have any questions.

How to access our services

Call us on 0800 477 115 and ask for our Falls and Fractures Prevention team.
Email us at fallsandfractureprevention@wellsouth.org.nz
Speak to your GP, practice nurse or other health professional who can contact us on your behalf.

Our service is free and available throughout the Southern District.