An injury can be defined as damage to a person coming into contact with environmental hazards or with other people. Injury is a major public health problem in Western Australia. Each year, injuries cause about 650 deaths in Western Australia, and account for over 32,000 hospital cases, and numerous other cases requiring medical treatment. See injury prevention . Future directions of the Council will be to build on the strong foundations for the Council.
New members are welcome.
Funding for major injury projects has previously been obtained from various sources. WA Government support has included Healthway, Health Department, and Lotteries Commission.